Did you know that Los Angeles is second (only to San Diego) in both the number of solar installations, and solar generation of electricity in California? Also that LA recently signed into law a new program that will soon lead them to number one? This unanimous vote by the city council, makes LA one step closer to clean, sustainable energy. [...]
REFERENCES FOR “GOING GREEN”
In dealing with the vast subject of Green Energy, a lot of time was ...
Electrical Services–How to Start Your Own Electrical Services Business Similar to Public Service Electric and Gas
How to Start Your Own Electrical Services Business Starting a profitable business is a very smart thing to do; but what could be smarter than having a business that is based on renewable power source? With the present reliance on electricity of the mobile and global economy, there is great demand for electrical services like [...]
Electrical Safety — Safety Training, Tips, Equipment, Program, the OSHA Electrical Safety Requirements, the National Electric Safety Code, and Everything You Need To Know For the Safe Use of Electricity
How to Find Electrical Safety Lessons Online–Learning Electrical Safety at Your Own Pace Electricity is the very basic reason why we are living in a modern world. From a Navy ship to an ordinary home, electrical equipment is the common sign that points to modernity. Although it still remains a dangerous force of nature, safety [...]
Electrical Circuits–An Easy and General Guide to the Basics of Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers That Even Kids Can Understand
What is an electrical circuit? The simple definition of an electrical circuit is that it is the path wherein electric current flows. Electric current which is basically flowing electrons, flows from a voltage “source” (which can be AC or DC) which is either a battery or mains and toward the exit point called the “return”. [...]
SOLAR PV INSTALLATIONS GOING UP
Solar, just like all renewable power-technologies, has the constant challenge of price competiveness with fossil fuel electrical production. These traditional sources of electricity (by far and away) lead the market place, with emerging technologies struggling in their attempts to drive their costs down, and output efficiency up. Solar power production is the only emerging technology [...]
THE POWER OF COAL
This may come as a surprise to you, but electricity produced from coal-fired generation plants, is the most affordable source of mass-produced power. Coal is a third of the cost of petroleum or natural gas, which are both less expensive than solar, wind or for that matter, any other renewable power source. In addition, coal remains [...]
NUCLEAR POWER PLANT RE-LICENSING
There are many factors to be studied in-depth before the re-licensing process of a nuclear power plant’s live span is complete. The US Department of Energy will look into potential vulnerabilities and need-improvements in a number of areas: Safety History and Reporting Maintenance History and Reporting Modernization of Technology and Equipment Instrumentation Upgrades Control System Upgrades Concrete [...]
NUCLEAR POWER PLANT UPDATE
Consider this: Almost all of our nation’s 104 nuclear power plants were built between 1969 and 1996, and all were online by the year 2000. Which is pretty astounding considering that each plant is required to be licensed for 40 years of operation. The reason being, they represent 20% of the United States’ power generation. Therefore, with the [...]
FUNDING ENERGY-SAVING PROJECTS
Conversion of a company’s lighting systems (or their means of receiving power) can have large up-front costs. Going Green with solar, wind turbine, biomass generation, etc., may save you money in the long run, and it certainly offers more environmental conscience to your company, but the initial investments may still be financially consuming. As an [...]
COST SAVINGS ON ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHTING
As an electrical contractor, I am often asked by (commercial and industrial) customers, to suggest energy-cost savings. When considering lighting, we will first analyze what they are currently using and then evaluate alternatives such as LED, flourescent, or induction conversion. The same could be done with power generation systems such as solar, wind turbines, [...]
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