Comments on: INSTALLING SOLAR FILMS CUT UTILITY EXPENSES http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570 Southern California Office Real Estate Blog is your key to buying + selling in the Los Angeles office market. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:48:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: JassiMostru http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-207655 JassiMostru Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:55:22 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-207655 Hi Very nice and intrestingss story. Hi
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]]> By: Earth http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-157438 Earth Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:56:03 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-157438 Good article, thank you If you are interesting 2012 year, by the way, welcome to us :) http://2012earth.net Good article, thank you
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]]> By: Seattle Pi http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-154767 Seattle Pi Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:00:48 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-154767 Saving energy in buildings and other non-transportation initiatives could reduce the nation's energy consumption by 23 percent by 2020, generating 900,000 jobs, saving the U.S. economy $1.2 trillion and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 1.1 gigatons a year, according to a new study. The savings could be done with existing methods and technologies and spending of $50 billion a year over a decade, according to the McKinsey & Co. report, which was sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council and 11 other public and private organizations. Saving energy in buildings and other non-transportation initiatives could reduce the nation’s energy consumption by 23 percent by 2020, generating 900,000 jobs, saving the U.S. economy $1.2 trillion and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 1.1 gigatons a year, according to a new study.

The savings could be done with existing methods and technologies and spending of $50 billion a year over a decade, according to the McKinsey & Co. report, which was sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council and 11 other public and private organizations.

]]> By: Toolbase.org http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-154173 Toolbase.org Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:18:57 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-154173 Seven Important Steps to a Successful Zero Energy Home - http://www.toolbase.org/Home-Building-Topics/zero-energy-homes/seven-steps-zeh Seven Important Steps to a Successful Zero Energy Home - http://www.toolbase.org/Home-Building-Topics/zero-energy-homes/seven-steps-zeh

]]> By: Jessica Jensen http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-141486 Jessica Jensen Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:32:51 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-141486 Collect and recycle your e-waste. Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, includes printers, monitors, computers, and anything else with an on/off switch. E-waste should never go in the trash as it may contain toxic chemicals that can leach into the groundwater under landfills. Instead of just chucking it, take it to your local hazardous waste center, or contact one of the many recycling companies operating around the country. Since there’s value in the recycled components, look for one that doesn’t charge a fee for pick-up. You can find local resources for disposing of e-waste here. Collect and recycle your e-waste. Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, includes printers, monitors, computers, and anything else with an on/off switch. E-waste should never go in the trash as it may contain toxic chemicals that can leach into the groundwater under landfills. Instead of just chucking it, take it to your local hazardous waste center, or contact one of the many recycling companies operating around the country. Since there’s value in the recycled components, look for one that doesn’t charge a fee for pick-up. You can find local resources for disposing of e-waste here.

]]> By: newsreview.com http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-140319 newsreview.com Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:29:16 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-140319 First state-wide green building code takes effect On August 1, 2009, the first of its kind state-wide green building code took effect for public buildings in California. In 2010, the green building code will apply on private projects. Local governments may adopt building codes in excess of the green building code. The green building code covers energy efficiency, water consumption, dual-plumbing systems for potable and recyclable water, diversion of construction waste from landfills, and use of environmentally sensitive materials in construction and design that do not contaminate indoor air quality (including eco-friendly flooring, carpeting, paint, coatings, thermal insulation and acoustical wall and ceiling panels). The green building code is not intended to be a substitute for any certification programs such as LEED. First state-wide green building code takes effect

On August 1, 2009, the first of its kind state-wide green building code took effect for public buildings in California. In 2010, the green building code will apply on private projects. Local governments may adopt building codes in excess of the green building code. The green building code covers energy efficiency, water consumption, dual-plumbing systems for potable and recyclable water, diversion of construction waste from landfills, and use of environmentally sensitive materials in construction and design that do not contaminate indoor air quality (including eco-friendly flooring, carpeting, paint, coatings, thermal insulation and acoustical wall and ceiling panels). The green building code is not intended to be a substitute for any certification programs such as LEED.

]]> By: Magical Eye http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-125974 Magical Eye Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:37:55 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-125974 In order for wind to generate enough power to replace a typical power plant it would take up to 300 square miles of wind turbines. That is the size (and view) of New York City for one replacement wind farm! The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated that mitigation goals for reduction of CO2 can be met at a lower cost and to a greater degree by continuing improvements in general efficiency of buildings, manufacturing and transportation than by wind power. In order for wind to generate enough power to replace a typical power plant it would take up to 300 square miles of wind turbines. That is the size (and view) of New York City for one replacement wind farm!
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated that mitigation goals for reduction of CO2 can be met at a lower cost and to a greater degree by continuing improvements in general efficiency of buildings, manufacturing and transportation than by wind power.

]]> By: Photovoltaics Report from SI http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-106003 Photovoltaics Report from SI Thu, 07 May 2009 07:16:10 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-106003 We would like to offer you a complimentary subscription to Semiconductor International's Photovoltaics Report. This weekly eNewsletter will provide you with the latest updates and in-depth features on solar cell and PV manufacturing advances, changing global markets and industry news. If you do not wish to receive future eNewsletter offers from Semiconductor International, please scroll to the bottom for instructions. Sign up today to make sure you keep receiving the Photovoltaics Report - http://reg.semiconductor.net/newsletter/subscribe?nid=4752 We would like to offer you a complimentary subscription to Semiconductor International’s
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]]> By: Konarka http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-105555 Konarka Mon, 04 May 2009 03:01:16 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-105555 Konarka Technologies successfully manufactures those thin solar cells using an inkjet printer. In addition to decreasing production costs because it relies on existing inkjet technology, the printable Power Plastic cells can be applied to a range of small-scale, highly variable power opportunities, from indoor sensors to small RFID installations. With printers now capable of producing solar cells, other companies might be able to use plastics and other colors in developing new kinds of power-packing film. But the inkjet process is just one of several different manufacturing techniques Konarka has been busy demonstrating for its solar collectors over the last three years. "Compared to current PV technologies, the Power Plastic has an advantage in flexibility, greater sensitivity to low light and versatility," Konarka president and CEO Rick Hess says of the film cells, which are fused from liquid containing semiconducting polymers. Konarka Technologies successfully manufactures those thin solar cells using an inkjet printer. In addition to decreasing production costs because it relies on existing inkjet technology, the printable Power Plastic cells can be applied to a range of small-scale, highly variable power opportunities, from indoor sensors to small RFID installations.

With printers now capable of producing solar cells, other companies might be able to use plastics and other colors in developing new kinds of power-packing film. But the inkjet process is just one of several different manufacturing techniques Konarka has been busy demonstrating for its solar collectors over the last three years.

“Compared to current PV technologies, the Power Plastic has an advantage in flexibility, greater sensitivity to low light and versatility,” Konarka president and CEO Rick Hess says of the film cells, which are fused from liquid containing semiconducting polymers.

]]> By: Cool Nite http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-105554 Cool Nite Mon, 04 May 2009 02:59:31 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=570#comment-105554 Solar film is most effective when it is installed on east- and west-facing windows that receive direct sunlight. Very little savings may be realized from treating north- and south-facing windows. If you install film on all windows, you should do it for cosmetic reasons and not for energy savings alone. Solar film is most effective when it is installed on east- and west-facing windows that receive direct sunlight. Very little savings may be realized from treating north- and south-facing windows. If you install film on all windows, you should do it for cosmetic reasons and not for energy savings alone.

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