Transition to a world without oil
Rob Hopkins reminds us that the oil our world depends on is steadily running out. He proposes a unique solution to this problem — the Transition response, where we prepare ourselves for life without oil and sacrifice our luxuries to build systems and communities that are completely independent of fossil fuels. Rob Hopkins is the founder of the Transition movement, a radically hopeful and community-driven approach to creating societies independent... [Read More...]
The Landscape of Oil through the camera of Edward Burtysky
In stunning large-format photographs, Edward Burtynsky follows the path of oil through modern society, from wellhead to pipeline to car engine — and then beyond to the projected peak-oil endgame. — ‘It would take mother earth 500 years to produce the 30 billion barrels of oil we consume in one year’ Read More →
US Department of Energy funds MIT related technologies
MIT: An engine of energy innovation — By: Timothy Heidel G and Melanie Kenderdine, MITEI DOE makes awards for transformative energy technologies Question: What do liquid-metal batteries, water-splitting catalysts, wafers from molten silicon, nanotube-enhanced ultracapacitors, and plant cell wall-degrading enzymes have in common? Answer: These novel clean energy technologies were recently deemed to be potentially “transformative” by the U.S.... [Read More...]
Joy in our journey?
I would like to offer this short but powerful message from a movie called “Peaceful Warrior” Enjoy…. Life has three rules? -Paradox -Humor -Change Can we find joy in our jouney? Or is the destination our ultimate goal for happiness? Dan Millman: Life has just three rules? Socrates: And you already know them… Dan: Paradox, humour, and change. Socrates: Paradox… Dan: Life is a mystery. Don’t waste time trying to... [Read More...]
Virtue, company ethics, hope and our loss of wisdom – Barry Schwartz
Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for “practical wisdom” as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us, incentives often backfire, and practical, everyday wisdom will help rebuild our world. This presentation by Barry Schwartz speaks volumes about how the Energy Revolutions Corporation, works with our clients, supports our employees, engages our vendors and contractors, and how... [Read More...]
Energy Transformations and Revolutions – Paul Hawken
Here is an amazing talk about the energy revolutions happening throughout the planet. Paul Hawken’s talks about an energy movement without a name, lead by no one, that is the largest in recorded history, and is analogous to the complexity and function of our body’s natural immune system. He relates the ground swell of organizations addressing issues that benefit mankind and the planet and tries to connect the dots. He cites his new book... [Read More...]
Local Green Initiative Resources
The green building movement and the “need for green” is happening all over the country. Many large organizations and government initiatives are acting to promote green initiatives. Rebates, creative financing, incentives are making it more affordable than ever. But many are still wondering what they can do locally and how they can take advantage of all those programs. I have been asked and have seen many requests for information on how... [Read More...]
National Grid Rolls Out Plan for Smart Grid Pilot in Massachusetts
From EnvironmentalLeader.com ### National Grid has announced its proposal to build and operate a smart-grid pilot in Worcester, Mass. The pilot, comprised of approximately 15,000 customers, is believed to be the largest in New England. National Grid submitted its proposal to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) on April 1. The two-year pilot is the first step toward creating a more efficient, higher reliability and environmentally... [Read More...]
Van Jones wins Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Award for Individual Thought Leadership
Van Jones founder of Green for All and the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, has been awarded the Individual Thought Leadership Award by the Aspen Institute at the conclusion of this week’s Environment Forum: Powering the Planet: Energy for the Long Run. Jones was recently tapped to serve in the Obama administration to serve as Special Adviser for Green Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation. “Green For All believes a shift to a clean, green... [Read More...]
Energy Revolutions at NESEA BuildingEnergy09 Expo
The BuildingEnergy09 conference and expo was a wonderful confirmation of the rapidly growing renewable energy and sustainable building industries. We were one of the favorite presenters of the show and talked non-stop for two days, loving every minute of it. We also took the opportunity to announce our alliance with one of the nations largest solar pv distributors and manufactures… Ecolectrics. This gives the Energy Revolutions Corporation... [Read More...]
