Climate Change has made an appearance in the Massachusetts Special Election to replace the late Ted Kennedy. As reported in the Boston Globe on December 17th, Republican candidate Scott Brown casts climate change as an economic issue (without agreeing that
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If the Jewish sage Hillel were alive today, he might aptly apply his famous line to the climate change conference in Copenhagen. The activities there could, and may, fill volumes. Much of what happens, or is said, will be analyzed
Alternative energy generation for Massachusetts water treatment facilities
The Massachusetts DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) has a state-wide energy management pilot program underway to reduce the energy use and greenhouse gas emissions of drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities. Initiated in December 2007, the program’s intent is to
2 600kW wind turbines installed at MWRA Deer Island Facility
2 600kW wind turbines were installed at the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s Deer Island facility in August, 2009. The 2 turbines are expected to generate 2 million kWh of electricity each year, a savings of about $250,000 to the MWRA
Distinguishing between efficiency and conservation
In presentations and conversations, I make a point of distinguishing between energy efficiency and energy conservation. In many ways, energy is similar to money in that it can be considered a store of value or a medium of exchange. The