Posts Tagged ‘Building’

M-D Building Products 4663 R-6.7 Water Heater Insulation Blanket

March 10th, 2010

  • Reduces energy cost*
  • Easily installed
  • R-6.7 Insulating Value

Product Description
White vinyl backed fiberglass blanket. Designed for gas, oil or electric heaters. Fits up to 60 gallons. Includes adhesive tape for easy installation…. More >>

Price: $16.59
Rating: 3.5/5 (2 reviews)

M-D Building Products 4663 R-6.7 Water Heater Insulation Blanket
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Berkeley Lab and China’s Tsinghua University to Tackle Building Energy Efficiency

March 10th, 2010

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Building Solar Home Energy Panels ? Blueprints DIY Solar Energy At Home

March 10th, 2010

Are you interested in learning how to build Solar Home Energy Panels? A solar energy panel is capable of collecting the sun’s energy and then converting it into direct current electric power. It works when the sunlight’s protons knock negatively charged neutrons away from 2 oppositely placed slices of silicon. The 2 pieces of silicon that are placed close to one another will then create an electric field that can be channelled into the home for domestic use.

1. Blueprints DIY Solar Energy At Home

There are step by step guides downloadable from the Internet that show clearly how to assemble your own solar panels at home. I personally downloaded one of those and managed to find a list of really cheap materials that can be bought at any nearby home improvement and solar power goods store.

2. Is It Really Worth the Money to Build Solar Home Energy Panels?

By buying the parts needed to assemble the panels and building it DIY, I managed to complete the entire project for less than $200. This is much cheaper that what I would have had paid for a retail version costing more than $3,000+. If you have no idea how to build a renewable energy system but are really interested to do it, I would highly recommend you to download an online instructional guide or listen to other experienced users’ professional advice.

3. How Do Homemade Solar Home Energy Panels Work?

Solar panels are able to generate direct current electricity when the wires, which are connected inside the system, catch the neutrons. These panels can be put in areas exposed to the sun such as the roof of your garage, house and even in the gardens. An inverter would also need to be connected that is used to change the generated direct current into an alternating current which can then be used to run home appliances.

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The author has managed to reduce his energy bill by more than 80% by building his own renewable home energy system. Check out his website above to find out how to do it!

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LEGO Small Green Building Plate

March 10th, 2010

  • 10 inch x 10 inch baseplate
  • Ages 5+
  • Item # 626

Product Description
The perfect starting point for LEGO creations! This green baseplate measures 10″ x 10″, so it’s a great place to start building castles, skyscrapers, or what ever your imagination comes up with.Editorial Review
This handy 10-by-10-inch LEGO base plate, made of sturdy green plastic, is the perfect building surface for your LEGO creations. The plate’s textured surface is designed so that you can attach your LEGO pieces to it and create all sorts of scenes: … More >>

Price: $6.09
Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)

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Green Building: Jobs of the Future

March 10th, 2010

The Washington State Department of Ecology views green building as a key player in addressing a number of our states priority environmental issues: mitigating climate change, reducing toxics in our environment, reducing waste (both solid and hazardous), managing storm-water run-off and more. In an effort to describe the opportunities that exist this fast growing market the Construction Center of Excellence and WIRED partnered with Department of Ecology and the Department of General Administration on a film project: Green Building: Jobs of the Future. The film brings together local and national leaders in green building, climate change, manufacturing, and work-force development to make the case for green buildings capacity to create jobs and boost the economy while not further imposing on our environment. In these challenging times, opportunities abound! Video transcript is available here: www.ecy.wa.gov The Washington Department of Ecology’s Green Building Group is available to set up Green Building: Jobs of the Future viewing events at schools, businesses, and to community groups. These events can include panel discussions that address green job opportunities available in your region. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Rachael Jamison, Green Building Coordinator, at (360) 407-6352 or email rjam461@ecy.wa.gov.

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