Energy: Strategies, Policy & Best Practices for the NorthwestEnergy is an exciting topic, but solutions must be realistic and economically viable. We separate fact from hype. Topics include energy-related technologies and best practices, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, building automation, and energy policy.Supersize Solar Power - Photo Gallery- May 30, 2008 A dozen ways to do solar on a large scale.http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/energy/archives/140076.asp?source=rss Carbon footprint: Seattle is 6th-best in U.S.- May 29, 2008 Seattle has been ranked as one of the best of the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. for the size of its "carbon footprint." Much of this region's high score apparently is because most of our residential power comes from hydroelectric dams.http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/energy/archives/139915.asp?source=rss Burning Issues Over Ethanol- May 14, 2008 Detractors of ethanol are trying to decelerate its take off.http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/energy/archives/138880.asp?source=rss Energy Management Congress EMC 2008 Seattle- May 12, 2008 May 14-15, 2008 conference in Seattle.http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/energy/archives/138665.asp?source=rss Gas Prices Send Surge of Riders to Mass Transit- May 12, 2008 With the price of gas approaching $4 a gallon, more commuters are abandoning their cars and taking the train or bus instead.http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/energy/archives/138654.asp?source=rss |