

Vanishing Ice and What We Can Do About It
This past week, my wife and I went to the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota to see the “Vanishing Ice” exhibit. The...
Planning Your New Home?
Are you planning your new home? Do you want to live green? Are you on a budget? There is a DIY publication called "Home Power" that is...
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Fast
I've written several blogs regarding the use of LEDs. Swapping incandescent bulbs for LEDs will save you money, free some weekend time,...
Where Does Solar Go From Here
I recently read an excellent article by Christopher Freitas and Carol Weis for Homepower’s January and February 2017 magazine. It was...
What LEDs Did for Detroit
Detroit has seen some dark times over the past two decades, but this 139 square mile city future is brighter with the installation of...


LED, Smart Plugs and a New Energy Efficient Refrigerator Yield an Energy Savings of About 50% and a
First, I am an energy geologist and analyst and have worked as an energy equity analyst and portfolio manager for several large mutual...
Wind Power
In a recent NYT article about wind power, it appears that the coastal states may be on the verge of capitulating to the idea of wind...


Huge Electricity and Carbon Savings
As I have mentioned in an earlier blog, LED lighting is really a big deal. The below chart shows my electricity usage for the past three...
LED lighting in my store
I recently purchased a UPS Store franchise. The lighting was less than optimal and not very aesthetic. With my success at home with the...


Switching to LED Light Bulbs Could Close 87 Coal-Fired Power Plants
On March 18, 2015, I published Part 1 - LED Lighting's Impact to Our Home. I am including part of that blog here. The Energy...