One of the BIGGEST solar panel factory in the world opened recently. The formerly defunct plant, in Australia, was rescued by a nuclear energy research company. The recovered plant will product over 10,000 solar panel systems a year.
The plant is expected to employ about a hundred people. The new panels produced there will ‘outshine’ the old panels and convert a higher percentage of solar energy to usable power.
Remodeling? Building new or just looking to update the look in your home?
As long as you’re replacing a light fixture you should not only look for new and up to date styling you should also aim for higher energy efficiency.
Suppose, just suppose that you were going to add a new light fixture to your entryway. If I were to choose one today, out of all the chandelier lighting, I’d pick this one:
Dover
It’s stylish, it’s ’so’ today AND it’s energy efficient! It’s a beautiful way to bring new life to an entryway.
I love walking into someone’s house and seeing a large prominent light. It shows they care about lighting and style and always brings a smile to my face. I’m ignoring tables, chairs and paintings as my eyes are drawn upward.
(And so are the corners of my mouth!)
And what about these golden lights that are sure to give off a warm glow?
baby drop
Energy efficient lighting can save you money on your utility bill too. But the most pleasure will come from just using them!
I love to add a touch of whimsy in every room. Sometimes it’s very subtle and sometimes I’m really bold with it.
I think these alessi magnetic salt and pepper shakers will stand out AND make people laugh at them, once they ‘figure’ out what they are.
shakers
Imagine a guest asking ‘Where’s the salt?’ when it’s right in front of them!
FUN!
OG&E (Oklahoma Gas and Electric) plans to us 86 Siemans wind turbines for the “Crossroads” wind project. The Crossroads project is located in Dewey County, about 7 miles northof Taloga.
RES Americas will be the developer and plans to add 198 mw of capacity to OG&E’s coffers once the project is completed in ‘11.
The wind farm will add about 65 cents per month to the consumers electric bill the first year. The 2nd year the billing will reduce to less than a dime. After that the rate will continue to decrease.
By the third year of operation the new wind farm is expected to provide a savings to all the OG&E residental, municipal and commercial customers.