The list is actually from the ACEEE (American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy) and what they did was they ranked the 2007 model vehicles and used fuel economy and emission as the criteria.

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The Green Ones

So I decided to take a peek and sure enough, I found the site very interesting and very informative. I believe this is from HSBC and its main call is that “There’s No Small Challenge”.

Anyhow, when you do browse through the site, you would be able to learn more about just how much do you contribute in killing the planet. And when you do that, you would be able to more or less lessen your use of fossil fuel and the whole lot.

You would also be educated on upcoming events wherein you can learn more and be part of taking on the challenge and building a legacy your own way.

Why don’t you try it out?

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Keeping Nature Safe Is No Small Challenge

If during previous years, the best of Silicon Valley were working on what would be the biggest things to happen to technology, it does look like times are a-changing. And the best of Silicon Valley are not pondering on what’s going to be a hit but they are now working on developing the kind of technology that would help out keep the environment greener.

Vinod Khosla is one of the top people in Silicon Valley and he asserts, “The best brains in the country are no longer working on the next pharmaceutical drug or the next Silicon Revolution. They want to work on energy.” And it is no secret anymore that these people of Silicon Valley are already working on and developing alternative energy which could range from wind energy to biofuels to power grids to solar power to fuel cells and to a whole lot more.

Although it may be so, Regis McKenna who is a marketing strategist, expresses, “We have yet to see any major successes. A lot happening right now is sort of a research-and-development wave for individual technologies, Silicon Valley and industry itself.”

[Via Yahoo! News]

[Image from Smart Meetings]

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The Best Of Silicon Valley Talks On Alternative Energy

More than 75 businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies will come together to offer the community insight into sustainable living. Exhibits will include solar energy systems, biodiesel vehicles, a solar energy workshop for kids, and a variety of green building materials and furnishings.

Check out the event web site here for more details.

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Berkeley Green Home Expo & Energy Symposium

In addition to educating folks on peak oil and the end of cheap fossil fuel energy, the conference organizers want to provide a forum by which people can pick up ideas and tools for creating clean energy solutions in their own lives. From the web site…

Regional experts in economic localization, sustainable food systems, alternative transportation, and responsible financial management will share their insights into the evolution of a low-energy, sustainable society. Numerous networking opportunities will be available with established local organizations that have already embarked on this vital transition.

Check out the Local Solutions to Energy Problems web site here for more details.

[via WorldChanging]

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NYC Local Energy Solutions Conference

Jeff talks about a new survey that shows overwhelming support for renewable energy development at Sustainablog. Among the highlights, nearly unanimous support for a US national goal of having 25% of domestic energy needs met by renewable resources by the year 2025.

And then pay a visit to the Worsted Witch for her pontifications on what is sustainability, exactly? “GETOFFMYPLANETYOUJERKS!”

Check out the rest of this week’s Carnival offerings at the DirtyGreek.

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This Week’s Carnival of the Green at George’s

Mark is going offer up his 10+ years of experience in environmental policy and politics in NYC to provide commentary on the political, social and economic forces effecting the environment and our daily lives. The staff of 3r Living are going to provide reviews of the latest eco-friendly products and services and then they’re also going to bring in assorted experts, officials and advocates to do some guest blogging as well.

Please join me in welcoming Mark and the gang to the Green blogosphere and check them out at 3rliving.blogspot.com.

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Check Out the 3r Living Weblog

Here’s the full list courtesy of James at the Alternative Energy Blog, compiled from NREL info…

1. Austin Energy – areas served include Austin, Texas
Wind Power, Land Fill Gas, Small Hydro – 334 MWh/year

2. Portland General Electric (PGE) – areas served include Portland, Oregon
Geothermal, Wind Power, Small Hydro – 262 MWh/year

3. PacifiCorp – includes Pacific Power and Utah Power
areas served include Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, California, Utah, Idaho
Wind Power, Biomass, Solar Energy – 191 MWh/year

4. Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
Landfill Gas, Wind Power, Small Hydro, Solar Energy – 176 MWh/year

5. Xcel Energy -
areas served include: Denver,Colorado; Elkhart, Kansas; Wakefield, Michigan; Saint Paul, Minnesota; Roswell, New Mexico; Fargo, North Dakota; Boise City, Idaho; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Amarillo, Texas; Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Wind Power – 137 MWh/year

6. National Grid – areas served include New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Nantucket
Biomass, Wind Power, Small Hydro, Solar Energy – 88 MWh/year

7. Los Angeles Department of Power and Water (LADPW)
Wind Power, Landfill Gas – 75 MWh/year

8. OG&E Electric Services – area served Oklahoma
Wind Power – 56 MWh/year

9. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) – area served Washington state
Wind Power, Solar Energy, Biogas – 46 MWh/year

10. We Energies – areas served include Wisconsin and Michigan
Landfill Gas, Wind Power, Small Hydro – 40 MWh/year

Check out James’ post at Alternative Energy Blog for more details.

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GB#21 – America’s Top 10 Green Utilities

The site is based on the Governor’s vision of a greener and more energy efficient California. With a couple of clicks, you can find the latest news on the state’s efforts to reduce energy and resource consumption, and on Executive Order S-20-04, A.K.A the Green Building Initiative. The Green Building Initiative, and its accompanying Green Building Action Plan, call for public buildings to be 20 percent more energy efficient by 2015.

For more info on ideas, guidelines, reference materials, engineering data, and eco-friendly purchasing information, check out the Green California website here.

[via Treehugger]

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GB#13 – Arnold Launches Green CA Website

In Mike’s own words…

The directory and resources are pretty straightforward: we collect and categorize websites and resources related to alternative energy and publish them in their respective locations.

The news is intended to be a way for people to get a quick snapshot of what AE topics are making headlines on the current day. We don’t post long excerpts; generally we write a two to three sentence synopsis to give people a slice of what is happening. We find it a great way to keep tabs on the sector and to notice trends start to appear.

Congrats, Mike and welcome. It looks great!

Website: AlternativeSources.org

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GB#05 – AlternativeSource.org Launches