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20 inch chainsaw recommendation
Hi All, I need to buy a new chain saw. I have a Husky 18 inch that is around 22 years old or so and the trees I need to cut up are too big for it. I figure a Husky or Stihl but open to other ideas as well. I would like to go with either brand's middle line, not home or professional but I think it is called Rancher series. Secondly are there good online discount sites to buy or is buying local at a box store, hardware store TSC etc better? Thanks so much, Glenn
Johnson v. CITY OF NEW YORK et al
May 5, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-27706067)Document filed by Brian Johnson..(Meyers, Glenn)
An Actuary Takes on Wordle
By Glenn Meyers Since its introduction last October, the word game Wordle has gone viral. On November 1 of last year, it had 90 players. By the end of December, it had over 300,000 users. According to the New York Times, the current daily players count numbers in the millions. Included in this cohort are some of my actuarial friends. Wordle invites the player to guess a five-letter word.
The CPA Wave Is Coming
by Glenn S. Meyers , March 22, 2007 The clearest, most logical model of online marketing must center on the consumer. However, the models used for online marketing have, by and large, been developed by and focused on the needs of the publisher. Consumers have suffered while marketers have made out the best they can. Today, however, publishers are bowing to the market, and cost-per-action (CPA), a model that puts consumers first and marketers close behind, is poised to make a major impact.
Seattle Launches Energy Benchmarking Program for Commercial Buildings
Buildings Published on May 11th, 2011 | by Glenn Meyers May 11th, 2011 by Glenn Meyers Historic Dexter Horton Building in Seattle Photo source: CB Richard Ellis Measuring and tracking the energy efficiency of its commercial buildings is now included in a formal benchmarking program that has been launched by the City of Seattle.
Hydropower Costs | Renewable Energy Hydroelectricity Costs vs Other Renewable & Fossil Costs
Hydropower costs reportedly equal the lowest levelized price of electricity compared to all major renewable energy and fossil fuel sources. This clean electricity source is regarded as the most mature, reliable, and cost-effective renewable power generation technology available in the world. Hydropower operations usually have flexibility in their design as well and can be structured to meet baseload and peak demands.
Waves & Tides Star As DOE Rekindles Marine Hydrokinetic Energy Program, Targeting Commercialization
We are happy to report waves and tides have returned to the US renewable energy research and development boards by targeting hydrokinetic energy development. Though the marketplace has steered away from wave, tidal, and current energies, UtilityDIVE reports the Department of Energy has renewed its effort to develop a viable commercial market for this abundant source of renewable energy.
Interview with Pinchas Doron at AORA Solar
When officials from AORA Solar cut the blue ribbon to launch the Tulip CSP system in Spain, I was able to sit with Pinchas Doron, PhD, AORA’s chief technology officer, to learn more about this innovative hybrid system. What follows is a condensed version of that interview. Q. Tell me about the history of this hybrid CSP system. Q. The micro turbine is powered by hot air from the sun that is being reflected in the mirrors, not gas, like many think? Q.
Photons & Solar Panels
We talk plenty today about solar panels, but not many really grasp how they work — how they create electricity. In his book, Let It Shine: The 6,000-Year Story of Solar Energy, author John Perlin takes readers back to Albert Einstein in 1905 for perspective on the matter of light: “Einstein showed that light possesses an attribute that earlier scientists had not recognized.
Our Forests & Our Civilization: Interview Series with John Perlin – Part II – Forests Change the World | PlanetSave
Welcome to Part II of our interview series with John Perlin, author of “A Forest Journey: the Story of Wood and Civilization,” an important book that has now come out in its third edition. Our topic? Our forests and our civilization. Perlin details the place of forests and wood in our civilization’s evolution. In case you haven’t read it, Part I in this series can be reviewed here.
Urban Waste In Africa Offers Large Source Of Electricity
For renewable energy researchers in Europe, now is the time to look closely at what is happening with waste in Africa. The estimated electricity production from the total waste generated in Africa could reach 122.2 TWh in 2025, reports the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC). This kind of “found energy” is particularly important in a continent where almost 900 million people don’t even have access to grid-distributed electricity.
New York Regulators Call For Transmission Expansion Using Hydropower Imports
UtilityDIVE reports transmission congestion in the western portion of New York is limiting the state’s ability to access hydropower during summer peaks, state regulators said last week. This resource is regarded as essential to meeting a 50% renewables target by 2030. “Inadequate transmission capability is causing transmission congestion in Western New York, which prevents renewable resources from being accessed across the state,” PSC chairman Audrey Zibelman said in a statement.
Renewable Electricity Auctions: Argentina Awards 400 MW In Solar In RenovAR Program
Green Your LifePolicies & PoliticsRenewable EnergySolar Energy Argentina has awarded a total 1.1 GW of renewable energy projects in its first auction round of the RenovAR program. Of this total, 400 MW of solar electricity projects. The government has also announced a second round (“Round 1.5”) in November which will include a quota for 200 MW of PV projects. The RenovvAR program, was formally launched this past May by President Macri.
A Call For Commercial Net Metering
Originally published on CleanTechnica Debates have raged across the country around the value and/or need for net metering. Most conversation has focused exclusively on the residential perspective. However, Graham Smith, CEO of Open Energy, asks about the impact of the ever-changing net meeting policies on commercial solar?
Taiwan VP Is Committed To 20% Renewable Energy Target
The Taiwan government is targeting generating 20% of the nation’s electricity from renewable sources by 2025. According to Taiwan Today, vice president Chen Chien-jen says this represents a boost to the green energy industry and a transition to a nuclear-free nation. To achieve its target, the government plans a substantial investment of NT$1.2 trillion (US$38 billion). The investment target is increasing the nation’s solar power capacity to 20 gigawatts, or 250 billion kilowatt-hours.
Germany & Denmark Launch Cross-Border Solar Electricity Auction
Germany’s Federal Network Agency has announced a cross-border auction for ground-mounted photovoltaic installations in cooperation with Denmark. As reported by Energy Business Review, this auction will mark the first time Denmark jointly participates in a German auction.
Israel: Public Utility Authority Plans 1GW Solar Tender
The Public Utility Authority (PUA) of Israel has announced it plans to issue more than 1GW of a new solar tender following a two-year hiatus from any new solar development. This anticipated plan represents an effort to boost this nation’s renewable electricity production and distribution.
Massachusetts Governor Unveils New Solar Incentive Program
UtilityDIVE reports Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) has released a draft solar incentive program supporting the addition of 1.6 GW of solar power to the state. If enacted, this program will replace the state’s expiring solar incentive program, which uses solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) and is known as SREC-2, with a tariff program.
Grid Alternatives Supports Low-Income Access To Solar Energy
In a press announcement, GRID Alternatives Colorado, an affiliate of the nation’s largest nonprofit solar installer, today announced its support for a comprehensive utility settlement being considered by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) this week to address significant state energy policy issues and increase access to solar power for Colorado’s most underserved communities.
Mexico Selects 23 Bidders For $4 Billion Renewable Energy Projects Auction
According to Energy Business Review, Mexico has selected 23 bidders for the development of $4 billion worth of photovoltaic solar, wind, and other clean energy projects. This selection came as a result of the second round of its power auction. National Energy Control Center (CENACE) of Mexico organized the second long-term energy auction for the wholesale electric power market.
China NEA Drafts Proposed Cuts To 2017 Solar FiTs
The National Energy Administration (NEA) of China has published its draft version of proposed 2017 feed-in tariff (FiT) levels for ground mount and distributed generation PV power plants. The lowered tariffs represent significant cuts to both sectors and overall curtailment of installations.
India’s SECI Reports Record-Low Bids In 450MW Maharashtra Solar Auction
BusinessGreen Your LifePolicies & PoliticsRenewable EnergySolar Energy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has awarded 450MW of solar capacity in the state of Maharashtra, with the lowest collective set of bids involving viability gap funding (VGF) to date. The low bids add emphasis to significant solar electricity activities occurring within this nation’s borders.
Inner Mongolia Solar Tender Shows Lowest Bids For Solar Electricity
A tender for 1GW of capacity in Inner Mongolia shows China’s lowest ever bids for solar electricity, according to a report from Reuters. Reuters cited news outlet China Business News in its report that fifty solar developers and manufacturers had bid as low as CBY0.52/kWh (US$0.078) in this government-backed auction. Reuters added this price point comes in at around the top end of China’s coal-fired thermal power prices in various regions.
SolarReserve to Develop 200MW Of Urban Solar Farms in South Africa
Urban solar farms are now being explored in South Africa under a grant awarded by the US Trade and Development Agency. The grant has been has awarded to SolarReserve South Africa Limited to advance its “Urban Solar Farms” initiative in South Africa. This is a study concerning large metropolitan municipalities intended to provide a framework for large commercial and industrial electricity consumers with significant renewable electricity power requirements.
Solar Bid Prices Hit New Low In Abu Dhabi
For those measuring the bid price index of recent solar electricity bids, add Abu Dhabi as the new low price leader. PV Tech reports this current bid — 2.42¢/kWh for the planned 350 MW solar plant in Sweihan, in the United Arab Emirates — ranks 17% lower than the tariff awarded to Solarpack in Chile in August. As for specifics, an Asian consortium including China-based PV manufacturer JinkoSolar and Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation submitted the lowest ever bid.
Meet The Men Who Put Solar Shingles On The Roof
Originally published on CleanTechnica Solar shingles are now gaining increasing traction in the renewable energy landscape. They are architecturally distinctive, more so than traditional rooftop photovoltaic panels. Solar shingles provide an integrated building product providing both roofing security and solar electricity in one package. As PV Magazine’s Charles W.
Indonesia To Add 5 GW Of Solar Capacity In 2 - 3 Years Offering FiTs
Plan on solar-powered electricity in Indonesia to grow markedly in the next few years using FiTs. As reported by SolarServer, the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources (ESDM) has issued a Government Decree to provide support mechanisms for utility-scale solar photovoltaic systems, exhibition and management services.
Germany Green Electricity: 130MW Of Solar Bids Won In Fifth Solar Auction
This August Germany’s Federal Network Agency has arranged the fifth solar auction, allocating 130 MW of green electricity to 25 bids. The Federal Network Agency offered 125 MW for its fifth solar auction yet it was oversubscribed by 62 bids for a total of 311 MW tendered, reported PV Magazine. Of the bidding action, 25 projects won the bids and the Agency has allocated 130MW to them. The average bid amount was €0.0723/kWh, lower than €0.0741/kWh in the fourth auction held In April.
Nevada Supreme Court Nixes Net-Metering Ballot Proposal
Bottom line, this decision upholds a lower court ruling in March, which ruled the ballot proposal was unconstitutional, saying it sought to remove sections of a law rather than the full law. A group of solar companies, led by SolarCity, introduced their ballot measure in January of this year through the political action committee, No Solar Tax. After a lower court ruling in March invalidated the proposal, the groups filed an appeal in the state Supreme Court. But the effort was to no avail.
FERC Gives Nod To Apple Petition For Selling Electricity
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) last Thursday approved a June 6 application from Apple’s energy subsidiary to sell electricity in six regional power markets around the country at market rates. “Based on your representations, Apple Energy meets the criteria for a Category 1 seller in all regions and is so designated,” Steve Rodgers, director in FERC’s Division of Electric Power, wrote in a letter to Apple’s legal counsel.
Apple Can Now Sell (Renewable) Electricity In The US
Originally published on Planetsave. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) last Thursday approved a June 6 application from Apple’s energy subsidiary to sell electricity in six regional power markets around the country at market rates. “Based on your representations, Apple Energy meets the criteria for a Category 1 seller in all regions and is so designated,” Steve Rodgers, director in FERC’s Division of Electric Power, wrote in a letter to Apple’s legal counsel.
Portugal Solar Impossible Without Subsidies Claims APREN | PlanetSave
In spite of recent news from the government of Portugal stating solar subsidies are not needed to advance industry growth, José Manuel Medeiros Pinto, general secretary of the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN) responded, saying solar cannot work without financial support in current market conditions. Following Portugal approving 180MW of unsubsidized solar PV production, Pinto sees subsidized renewable electricity production is still needed to spur solar development.
Philippines Issues Climate Change Complaint Against 47 Carbon Emitters
According international reports, the Philippines’ Commission on Human Rights has issued a complaint directed at 47 of the world’s largest carbon-emitting companies. The action is potentially seeking compensation for human rights damages related to 2013 super typhoon Yolanda, which resulted in the deaths of more than 6,000 people. Triple Pundit has reported the governments of other developing countries will watch closely concerning the outcomes of this action.
Solar Leads In Ukraine Renewable Energy Mix
Solar-powered electricity has claimed the biggest share in the renewable energy mix of Ukraine, closely trailed by wind energy production. As reported by pv-magazine, the total capacity of renewable energy plants in Ukraine in midyear had reached 1,028 MW.
Minnesota Power Calls For Tenders On Up To 300 MW Utility-Scale Solar & Wind
Minnesota Power has released the first in a series of RFPs as part of its plans to address environmental responsibility to further its EnergyForward strategy. EnergyForward calls for a diversified power supply to meet customers’ needs reliably and cost-effectively in an environmentally responsible manner. “EnergyForward is how Minnesota Power is doing its part to change the way energy is produced and used in the US. We’re generating more power from wind, water and the sun and less from coal.
Colorado PUC Reverses Decision, Approves Community Solar Gardens
For the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, June was a month of changes for the future of renewable electricity and solar gardens in this state. Here is why: At June’s end, PV-Tech reported the Colorado PUC reversed an earlier decision it had rendered by approving the deployment of community solar gardens. The regulatory agency granted reconsideration of a proposal by the state’s largest utility, Xcel Energy, and three solar companies, for community solar gardens which had earlier been rejected.
Colorado PUC Reverses Earlier Decision & Approves Community Solar Gardens
The regulatory agency granted reconsideration of a proposal by the state’s largest utility Xcel Energy and three solar companies, for community solar gardens which had earlier been rejected. Community solar gardens provide scope for ‘virtual net-metering’ to those wanting to go solar but are unable to have panels on their own property, were part of Xcel’s wider Renewable Energy Standard (RES) compliance plan.
Coal To Solar: Retraining Our Energy Workforce
As many celebrate the shuttering of coal-fired electricity generation facilities, a call for retraining this former energy workforce from coal to solar is opening the eyes of some. In a study published in Energy Economics, researchers from Michigan Technological University and Oregon State University see a bright spot for coal workers targeting high-quality employment in the rapidly expanding solar photovoltaic industry.
Off-Grid Lighting Boom In Africa & South Asia Saved $3.4 Billion For Poor Households
Originally published on PlanetSave. According to the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA), poor households in Asia and Africa saved some $3.4 billion based on the rapid uptake of solar lighting. GOGLA has released its Social Impact Report, which addresses a significant increase in solar lighting products in off-grid locales.
Solar Foundation Will Lead DOE Workforce Development Program For Transitioning Military Personnel
The Solar Foundation has announced that it has been selected by the US Department of Energy SunShot Initiative to lead a nationwide solar energy training program for former military members, Solar Ready Vets. Of note, the program will work with military bases and local training providers in order to prepare transitioning military personnel for careers in solar, also connecting them to employment opportunities. The value of the cooperative award is approximately $2 million.
Renewable Energy Report For Russia
Other than large hydroelectric plants in Russia, all other forms of renewable energy account for less than 1% of power generation capacity. These metrics come from Russia Direct, which reports when it comes to wind, solar and geothermal energy, Russia’s renewable potential is terrifyingly underdeveloped. Russia’s economically viable wind resources are situated along coastal areas – those of the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, and the Caspian, Azov and Black Seas.
CU-Boulder & NREL Scientists Make Ammonia For Fertilizers From Sunlight
A group of scientists led by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the University of Colorado-Boulder has developed a new, eco-friendly method to produce ammonia, the main ingredient of fertilizers, using light. This study also included researchers from Utah State University (USU) and Montana State University (MSU).
SaveOnEnergy Infographic: How Solar Panels Work
As international interest in renewable energy grows, I want to send thanks to SaveOnEnergy for providing this infographic about how solar panels work. “Solar power is talked about a lot these days. Whether it’s a new solar panel installation on your neighbor’s roof or one of the growing numbers of solar panel “farms” located near many highways, this technology is showing up more and more in our daily lives. “This is an exciting time for solar power.
Study: Wind, Solar, And Other Clean Energy Could Supply All US Power
Citing a new study, wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources presently make up about 10% of US electricity supply, but transitioning to 100% clean energy is both necessary and feasible, states Environment New York.
Hydropower Energy Facts | Hydroelectric Power Facts
Thanks to human ingenuity and persistence, hydropower energy represents one of the oldest power sources on this planet. Best, its is clean, renewable, and sustainable as long as there is available water. That may be a larger challenge, according to some viewpoints. A very quick glimpse into hydropower history Humans have been harnessing water to perform work for thousands of years. Start with the Greeks over 2,000 years ago, when they used water wheels for grinding wheat into flour.
DOE To Provide Over $9 Million In Funding For Indian & Alaska Native Community Clean Energy And Energy Efficiency Projects | PlanetSave
In a boost for clean energy, the US Department of Energy will provide funding for 24 American Indian and Alaska Native communities to deploy clean energy and energy efficiency projects. In today’s press announcement, the DOE outlined plans to invest over $9 million in 16 facility- and community-scale energy projects in 24 tribal communities. This represents a significant investment in clean energy programs.
DOE To Provide Over $9 Million In Funding For Indian & Alaska Native Community Clean Energy And Energy Efficiency Projects
In a boost for clean energy, the US Department of Energy will provide funding for 24 American Indian and Alaska Native communities to deploy clean energy and energy efficiency projects. In today’s press announcement, the DOE outlined plans to invest over $9 million in 16 facility- and community-scale energy projects in 24 tribal communities. This represents a significant investment in clean energy programs.
Geothermal Energy Definition
Finding a correct geothermal energy definition on the Internet can lead to a variety of interesting information concerning this renewable energy source. For basics, I begin with a sampling of definitions. Here is an excellent one from V. Ryan at TechnologyStudent: “The term Geothermal originates from two Geek words ‘GEO’ and ‘THERM’. The Greek word ‘geo’ meant the earth whilst their word for ‘therm’ meant heat from the earth. “Geothermal energy is energy derived from the heat of the earth.
Parliament In Spain Removes Punitive ‘Sun Tax’
Spain’s solar association Union Espanola Fotovoltaica (UNEF) reports a majority of members in the Spanish parliament have signed an agreement removing a controversial Royal Decree against self-consumption of solar energy, also known as the ‘sun tax.’ The agreement has been made within 100 days of a new government being formed.
Hydropower Costs | Renewable Energy Hydroelectricity Costs vs Other Renewable & Fossil Costs
Hydropower costs reportedly equal the lowest levelized price of electricity compared to all major renewable energy and fossil fuel sources. This clean electricity source is regarded as the most mature, reliable, and cost-effective renewable power generation technology available in the world. Hydropower operations usually have flexibility in their design as well and can be structured to meet baseload and peak demands.
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