Through our destructive energy habits our planet and its life beings are continuously being damaged, and the risk of immediate health and life consequences become greater. While we can only consider the ultimate impact of climate change in the future (already realizing that it is a pressing issue), what we do know is the upshot will essentially depend on the actions that the general public takes over the next few years.

Tom Rand, author of Kick the Fossil Fuel Habit: 10 Clean Technologies to Save Our World, believes that we do have the option to rid fossil fuel habits collectively; it’s a matter of the general public knowing what their options are. In the below article, Rand’s book is discussed as it introduces readers to leading clean technologies and highlights that a comprehensive switch to renewable energy is possible—we already have the tools.

(Article Source the Calgary Herald by Trent Edwards)

Today energy conservation is becoming a great concern, as non-renewable energy resources that we have depended on for so long become increasingly harder to find, and more expensive. While the concern over non-renewable resources has arisen, a number of people are finding ways that will help conserve energy in the home, workplace and even schools.

Because most of humans’ actions towards this world consume the use of energy, and many people take energy for granted, the thought of running out of energy may rarely crosses the minds of most. This can be due to the fact that a large amount of humans do not fully understand the energy crisis, and do not exercise ways to help better our planet. According to Morne du Plessis, CEO of WWF-SA, “by 2025 people will be experiencing physical scarcity and will not have enough water to live.”

At Planet Panels we know that buildings often have a negative impact on our environment and natural resources, and are dedicated to providing the most energy efficient homes in Canada. While it is no secret that we are in an energy crisis (which is not only a very big problem but a very scary thought), it is crucial for people to become more responsive to the current energy problem, and try to do their part in helping preserve the world’s non-renewable resources that still remain. This can be implemented by having a good understanding about the energy problem, and then by fostering the information to people who aren’t as aware.

How much do you know about saving energy—and money? To help you get up-to-date and on a better green track, click here and take the Green Guide’s Energy Conservation quiz.

With the -30°C weather, and the -40°C wind chill we have today, we’re all looking forward to seeing the sun come out! Well, we have yet another reason to be excited to see the sun!  It can benefit not only us, but the environment and your savings as well, all while keeping your home running efficiently.

You spend time and money building an eco-friendly home and adjusting your daily lifestyle to reduce energy usage; take full advantage of your efforts by adding solar panels to collect energy from the sun to run your home.

The following article explores the environmental benefit s and value of installing a solar electrical system to power your home. (more…)

In its efforts to enforce green movement and foster its nation to understand and value the importance of green reform, Alberta’s provincial and federal governments are funding a $9-million solar power project in Medicine Hat. The pilot project, once in operation, will help determine whether or not solar technology will work in Southern Alberta and is expected to reduce reliance on natural gas for generation.

The following article discusses the eco-conscious project, and how it is “believed to be the first commercial-scale facility of its kind in Canada.”

(Article Source The Calgary Herald by Kelly Cryderman)

Google Inc. has put $5 billion towards a new strategic initiative that will acquire electricity from renewable energy sources. The project, an electric transmission line, is aimed to trigger investment in new wind farms located off the U.S.’ heavily populated East Coast, which has been proposed, but not yet built.

The following article explores Google’s move, which veers away from its basis business, and combines ventures in solar energy and a plan to create a car is self-driveable. 

We believe that this article has value in helping people understand the importance of renewable energy sources, and how Google’s newest initiative can help offshore wind project developers overcome cost challenges.

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The worldwide rated capacity of wind-power generators at the end of 2009 was 159.2 gigawatts (GW), and the energy production was 340 TWh, equalling about 2 per cent of electricity usage worldwide. According to a report released by the industry group and environmental watchdog Greenpeace, within the next 20 years wind power could provide about 20 per cent of the world’s electricity demand.

Planet Panels understands an optimistic outlook, and the following article delves just that. Highlighting the report’s projection of the world’s combined installed wind turbines, the article also explains how the “advanced forecast” will save billions of carbon dioxide emissions each year.

Article Source (The Calgary Herald) - BEIJING - Wind power could meet about a fifth of the world’s electricity demand within 20 years, an industry group and environmental watchdog Greenpeace predicted in a new report released Tuesday. (more…)

As a recognized leader for its green building efforts, and as a proud supporter of renewable energy and sustainable living, Adobe Systems Incorporated has ‘greened up’ its operations by partnering with Bloom Energy Corporation to complete the largest commercial Bloom Energy fuel installation to date.

The following article discusses Adobe’s second major renewable energy installation (Bloom Energy Servers aka ‘Bloom boxes’), and explores how the design utilizes “clean technologies” while efficiently generating Adobe’s own electricity on site.

Article Source (Inhabitant Adobe Installs A Dozen Bloom Boxesby Timon Singh) - Adobe, the company behind Flash Player and Adobe Reader, has always been a supporter of renewable energy – remember when they installed a wind farm at their headquarters in San Jose? Well now they’ve taken another huge sustainable step by installing a dozen 100kw Bloom Energy Servers (aka ‘Bloom boxes’) to handle up to one-third of the entire electricity consumption of the their headquarters, which includes three high-rises and a parking structure. (more…)