Post-move Green Energy Grab Bag

Created on Friday, 29 July 2011 17:26

And we're back, now that the move to our new space is complete.  How about a green energy news grab bag?

Like your tequila?  So do we.  Now, it can go into your gas tank.

The desert plants used to distil tequila could cut emissions from transport by providing an important new biofuel crop, according to new research.

IKEA has big plans for solar and wind energy in Britain. 

Ikea Group, the world’s biggest home-furnishings retailer, bought a wind farm in Scotland and plans to install 39,000 solar panels on its U.K. stores as part of a goal to get all of its energy from renewable sources.

Treehugger has an interesting video discussion on the current state of ocean exploration.  There's apparently a solar powered bikini out there now!  This July is now the wettest July in 122 years for the city of Chicago.  A new solar cell's been introduced that fits on the head of a pin.  

But the BIGGEST green energy news?  In the whole entire WORLD??!?  Tremont Electric is settled into our new digs, of course!  And for a little taste, here's the resident spaz dog, Harvey, in a rare moment of relaxation, apparently soothed by the presence of nPower® PEGs being built.