November 2012
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February 2012
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Joule Solar Energy and the University of... →
January 2012
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Largest Solar Power Plant in Caribbean
Being built in sunny Jamaica! Story: http://go-jamaica.com/news/read_article.php?id=34798
December 2011
2 posts
Joule Installation Featured On News
Two of Joule’s solar installations in St. Tammany parish were highlighted in a WWLTV report: http://bit.ly/siZ0oK
Solar Catamaran Voyage Almost Complete
http://bloom.bg/sGMaUO. Learn more: http://www.planetsolar.org/
November 2011
2 posts
Support Local Green Jobs!
Go solar today with Joule Energy #SmallBusinessSaturday
Happy Veteran's Day!
As we celebrate the service of our veterans, we also celebrate a 13 MW solar panel installation that will help a U.S. Navy base save money and reduce emissions! Info: http://bit.ly/sw7AmB
October 2011
1 post
Happy #ColumbusDay!
Discover a new world of energy production today by going solar.
September 2011
3 posts
#SolarDecathlon Starts Today
An international competition in Washington D.C. to build attractive and affordable solar-powered houses: http://www.solardecathlon.gov/
Record Cost Reduction In U.S. Solar Industry
The average cost of solar panel systems fell 17% in 2010, and another 11% in the first half of 2011. There’s never been a better time to go solar!
Learn more about how affordable solar panels have become: http://bit.ly/qlLw8a
Football Returns Tonight!
#GeauxSaints!
August 2011
13 posts
Three Ways To Go Green In The Backyard
With the recent hype surrounding different ways to make your home as green as possible, it appears most people have managed to forget the massive amounts of potential your backyard holds in making your home energy efficient. Check out this article to discover three easy ways to go green in your backyard by following the “reduce, reuse, recycle” motto. I’ll give you a hint - one...
5 Reasons Solar Will Change Your Life
According to this article, a recent survey found that 49% of respondents would be motivated to purchase a residential solar system if they had more information about how solar technology would benefit them. If you are hesitant to go solar for this reason, read the article below to see how solar power will change your life.
http://tiny.cc/phai8
Still not satisfied? Our website at...
Phone Losing Charge? New Photovoltaic Technology...
Researchers at UCLA have created a novel concept for harvesting and recycling energy for electronic devices - one that involves equipping these devices’ LCD screens with built-in photovoltaic polarizers, allowing them to convert ambient light, sunlight, and their own backlight into electricity!
Check out ScienceDaily’s interesting article for more information:
http://tiny.cc/ziqhp
Cafe Reconcile Brings Jobs To New Orleans Youth
At Joule, we’re proud of our ability to bring solid, green jobs to the New Orleans area. During this period of economic hardship, bringing more jobs to our nation, and specifically to New Orleans, is more important than ever. As such, we applaud Cafe Reconcile for their impressive efforts in employing local New Orleans youth - you will certainly be seeing the Joule team come in for lunch...
$4.5 Million Solar Energy Program Reduces...
Yosemite National Park is now home to the largest solar energy system of any national park. Check out this KCRA video report of the massive solar project:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5H60sRgaB8
290-Megawatt Solar Power Behemoth Brings 400 New...
The solar industry continues to shine as a beacon of hope in our struggling economy, as the massive 290-MW Agua Caliente Solar Power Project is expected to bring 400 new jobs to Arizona. The project is sponsored by NRG, who recently cancelled their plans to build two nuclear power plants following the Fukushima nuclear disaster. NRG’s decision to support solar energy sends a clear message:...
US Solar PV to double in 2011; Grow 47% a year to...
http://tiny.cc/bl1mw
The solar industry remains resilient despite recent economic woes, with predictions that the US solar PV market will double in 2011. With more and more people deciding to go solar, the U.S. solar industry continues to be one of the fastest growth sectors in the economy. Go to www.joule-energy.com to get your free solar estimate and start saving money today!
Green Homes In NOLA!
Are your energy bills rising just as quickly as the thermostat? Save money with #solar! But don’t just take our word for it, check out WWLTV’s article (and great video) about a New Orleans resident who’s saving hundreds on his energy bill with solar hot water and solar panels.
http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/In-sweltering-heat-green-homes-slash-energy-bills-126815218.html
Roadtripping this summer? Learn how to stay green... →
NASA Launches Solar-Powered Spacecraft
This morning, NASA’s solar-powered spacecraft began its journey to Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system. Juno is the first solar-powered probe designed to operate at Jupiter’s distance from the sun - nearly 500 million miles - where sunlight is 25 times weaker than that at Earth. As a result, Juno is equipped with three massive solar arrays that will power the journey. At...
NASA's Juno Mission to Jupiter Set To Launch...
NASA’s Juno spacecraft is scheduled to begin its solar-powered journey to Jupiter tomorrow, August 5th. The spacecraft is equipped with three 34-foot-long solar arrays and more than 18,000 solar cells, which will be the sole source of energy for Juno’s five-year trip to Jupiter. Juno is set to become the most distant probe ever powered by the sun, as no spacecraft has ever ventured so...
Solar power boom shines for consumers
Solar energy is gaining fans in homeowners who aren’t just tree huggers - they’re penny pinchers. With tax incentives and decreased prices for solar systems, more and more people around the country are making the economical decision to go solar. The United States is now poised to lead the world in solar energy installations within just a few years, as lower costs for the technology and...
Bank of America rooftop solar project is world's...
Bank of America has secured a federal loan guarantee that will allow it to finance the world’s largest single effort to put solar panels on rooftops. Bank of America estimates the solar installations will result in 733 megawatts of solar energy production - or enough energy to power around 100,000 homes!
Check out this article for more information:
http://tiny.cc/wf5zp
July 2011
22 posts
Omar Huerta's Solar Light Tree Concept Grows Real...
http://tiny.cc/x7lbq
These solar light trees from Milan designer Omar Huerta are not just a unique installation of solar-powered street lights. They grow actual plants on their branches, using a hydroponic system that pulls water up the trunk just like a real tree. Check out the link above for pictures!
CLEAN LA Solar Plan Supports Governor's Vision for...
On Monday, the Los Angeles Business Council called on the LADWP to implement the CLEAN LA Solar Plan, which would produce 600 MW of locally generated rooftop solar power, create thousands of local jobs, and spur as much as $2 billion of private investment. The CLEAN LA project meets important city needs at a reasonable cost, especially when considering federal tax credits available to offset...
The Benefits of Solar Energy Systems in New...
Check out this article to learn about the benefits of installing a solar energy system in New Orleans.
http://tiny.cc/562uk
Solar Panels Keep Buildings Cool
A team of researchers recently published measurements of the cooling benefits provided by solar photovoltaic panels, and found that during the day, a building’s ceiling was 5 degrees cooler under solar panels than under an exposed roof. The panels essentially act as roof shades: rather than the sun beating down onto the roof, which causes heat to be pushed through the roof and inside the...
Germany Passes More Aggressive Renewable Energy...
http://tiny.cc/dxcut
4 Major U.S. Projects Get Federal Approval
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced the approval of four new projects, including two utility-scale solar developments in California, a wind energy project in Oregon, and a transmission line in Southern California. Together, they will create more than 1,300 construction jobs and provide a combined 550 megawatts of electricity!
Check out this article for more...
Are you, or someone you know, a licensed...
Redskins to Install 2 MW of Solar and Electric Car...
The Washington Redskins have announced their plans to install a 2MW solar array over the parking lot at FedEx Field - an ambitious project that will power 100% of the stadium’s day-to-day needs, 15% of game day demand, and even provide charging stations for electric vehicles. The recent increase in clean energy use among sports teams and organizations is a brilliant and effective way to...
Investment in Green Energy Technology Reaches...
Global investment in green energy sources have increased by 32 percent during 2010, hitting a record high of $211 billion. “The continuing growth in this core segment of the green economy is not happening by chance,” said Achim Steiner, executive director of the UN Environment Program. “The combination of government target-setting, policy support and stimulus funding is...
Mitsubishi Launches Solar-Powered EV Charging...
Mitsubishi has unveiled the first solar-powered charging station for electric cars in the U.S. - a reflection of the worldwide effort to utilize renewable energy possibilities. The EV charging station is capable of charging up to four cars at once, and will certainly help to build awareness of solar power’s versatility and efficiency. As MMNA President Yoichi Yokozawa explained, “We...
Solar Energy Fuels High-Speed Train →
Efinity’s CEO talks about his company’s solar-powered high-speed train that runs 80 miles from Antwerp to Amsterdam - the first of its kind in Europe.
Renewable Electricity Passes Nuclear in the U.S.! ...
Renewable energy has passed a milestone as domestic production is now greater than that of nuclear power, and is closing in on oil.
Check out this link for more information:
http://ases.org/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=Renewable-electricity-passes-nuclear-in-U.S..html&Itemid=27
How To Go #Green This Summer
How are we supposed to be eco-friendly in this HEAT? This article breaks it down for you.
http://tiny.cc/rmly1
Solar Smooths Energy Shortage After Fukushima... →
Just one reminder among many that distributed solar power and other renewables are not just about clean energy, they’re about resilience too.
Tune in to WTUL 91.5 FM at 8:30 am to Learn All...
http://www.wtulneworleans.com/
'Cling-film' #Solar Cells Could Lead to Advance in... →
Who's watching Obama's Twitter Town Hall?
We can #AskObama anything right now - tweet it up! There’s even some discussion about alternative energy solutions!
http://askobama.twitter.com/
Solar-Powered Plane To Make First...
Check out this article (and cool video!) of the world’s most advanced solar-powered airplane.
http://news.travel.aol.com/2011/07/05/solar-powered-plane-plans-for-first-trans-mediterranean-flight/
Happy Fourth of July!
As fireworks light up the sky in celebration of our nation’s independence from Britain, take a moment to consider a different cause for celebration: the growing movement towards American independence from foreign oil. The solar industry continues to grow at unprecedented rates, stimulating the economy by creating real American jobs across the country. More and more people are beginning to...
College in California becomes first to produce...
This week, Butte College in Northern California makes history by becoming the first college to become ‘grid positive’ thanks to its sustainable energy infrastructure of solar arrays. Check out this article for more information:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/06/college-in-california-now-produces-more-energy-than-it-uses.php
Before you hop into cars, planes, boats & trains...
check out what’s being done to reduce our country’s dependence on foreign oil. Click on the link to watch Thursday’s live chat with Dr. Arun Majundar, where he discussed the progression towards building the clean energy infrastructure of the future.
http://blog.energy.gov/blog/2011/06/29/our-energy-independence-live-chat-dr-arun-majumdar
June 2011
21 posts
Thinking about going solar? Join us for a free...
Today, from 6 PM to 8 PM, Global Green USA is hosting a free Solar 101 Workshop. Joule Energy, along with several local solar companies, will be presenting information as well as providing the answers to all of your solar-related questions. We hope to see you there!
Solar 101 Workshop Tuesday, June 28th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Green Building Resource Center 841 Carondelet Street New Orleans,...
Join us for Global Green's Solar 101 Workshop...
Thinking about going solar? Join us today from 6 PM to 8 PM for a free solar workshop hosted by Global Green USA. Joule Energy, along with several local solar companies, will be presenting about various aspects of solar energy, as well as answering all of your solar-related questions. Come learn how to take advantage of the best solar tax incentives in the country, and help power the city toward a...
New Orleans Named America's Dirtiest City
Our beloved New Orleans has recently been named America’s Dirtiest City in Travel & Leisure Magazine, according to 2010 data. Join Joule in our efforts to clean up the Crescent City by making the transition from dirty and dangerous coal to clean and sustainable energy!
