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Ideas for What to Do this Earth Day
April 19, 2010 2:21 pm | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsIt's finally beginning to warm up again! Of course, given that I live in Colorado, where it can snow through May, I probably just jinxed myself. But no matter! It's spring, it's beautiful out, and that means it's time to yet again break out the spring version of Stay Cool, Save Money!
FCC's National Broadband Plan - Are the Goals Achievable?
April 16, 2010 6:18 am | by Nancy Maas, Editor-in-Chief, WDD | CommentsThe FCC recently unveiled its National Broadband Plan outlining specific recommendations to ensure that every American and business has access to affordable mobile broadband.
Review: Mobile Browsers Challenge Safari’s Dominance
April 15, 2010 10:41 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | CommentsFor years, Apple rejected iPhone apps for “duplicate functionality.” Thus, well-reviewed apps like MailWrangler (which duplicated the iPhone’s built-in mail app) and Podcaster (which duplicated iTunes’ podcast functionality) were forthwith denied. Surprisingly, Apple recently approved a slew of browser apps.
How Do You Think Students and College Campuses Could Promote Energy Savings?
April 15, 2010 4:22 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsOn Monday, Eric told you about various efforts at colleges and universities across the country to teach students about saving energy and make campuses more energy efficient. Students don't always think about their energy use, especially if they're living in campus housing and not directly...
Older CFLs Interfere with Cable TV Equipment
April 13, 2010 7:52 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | CommentsPhillips Electronics has admitted that early CFL models can interfere with cable TV equipment. When CFLs first turn on, their flickering affects the infra-red sensors on remote control receivers. This causes TVs to randomly turn on and off and switch channels.
The Industry Needs Bus Bars
April 13, 2010 6:52 am | by Ken Brandmier, director of new product development, Custom Electronics | CommentsThe fundamental purpose of a bus bar, like a wire or cable, is to connect two or more points of a circuit. However, bus bars offer many other advantages over conventional cables.
Turn Your Key, Be Idle Free
April 13, 2010 4:22 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsWhat activity wastes gasoline, costs money, produces pollutants, and yet doesn't get you anywhere? Idling! And yet, every year, Americans waste 3 billion gallons of fuel by idling their vehicles.
Universities Across the United States Make Strides in Energy Education
April 12, 2010 10:24 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsWhen I was in college, money wasn't exactly flying in the door. I ate enough frozen pizza to last a lifetime in the name of fiscal responsibility. But there were certainly better ways to save money than changing my diet, and now I know a few of them.
Navy upholds ban on flash media
April 9, 2010 5:53 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | CommentsTo follow up on an earlier story, the US Navy has maintained the ban on flash media. Notwithstanding the official “lifting” of the ban, Navy officials consider flash media too risky. Sailors who violate the policy could have their account access terminated for 30 days.
What Is Your Experience with Composting?
April 8, 2010 8:22 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsOn Tuesday, John told you about his experience with composting and vermiculture - or composting with worms. John pointed out that communities use a lot of energy pumping and treating water and wastewater, and composting can help avoid sending so much food and water through the water...
Solar-powered craft aims for perpetual flight
April 8, 2010 6:03 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | CommentsThe solar-powered Impulse HB-SIA completed its maiden voyage on Wednesday. The 90-minute flight reached an altitude of 5,500 feet, over a mile above the Swiss countryside, with an average speed of 44 mph (70 kph). This is the first step towards an ambitious goal: travel around the world by 2012.
Composting with My Wiggly Friends - or, The Great Escape That Never Happened
April 6, 2010 4:23 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsIt's hard for many of us of the "me" generation to think about being careful and conserving energy, even when it directly affects our pocketbooks. We leave the lights and television on when there's no one in the room, despite the fact that this specific action - or lack of action -...
Avoiding the Gray Market
April 5, 2010 9:46 am | by George Karalias, Director of Marketing & Communications at Rochester Electronics | CommentsBuying components through brokers and independent distributors on the gray market provides no guarantee of a continuous supply, authenticity, quality or reliability of the procured devices.
The Truly Integrated Circuit is Printed and Flexible
April 5, 2010 6:48 am | by Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx | CommentsFor 40 years, so called integrated circuits have integrated little more than transistors, diodes and sensors assembled onto one piece of material.
Connect with EERE and Energy Savers on Facebook
April 5, 2010 6:22 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsAs a communicator, I'm constantly amazed how social media continues to impact consumers' lives in new and surprising ways. Social networks reach an estimated 940 million people around the world, according to a January 2010 research study by a European Internet research firm. Politicians,...
