by jboullion | Aug 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
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From Madison Gas and Electric:
It’s magic when kids can learn… and laugh! That’s the goal of the MaGicEnergy show. For years, performer Bob Kann has taken the program into schools and libraries throughout the area.
Watch the story to see how Bob uses magic and comedy to entertain and inspire! See why audiences walk away armed with specific tools to conserve energy and protect the environment.
Interested in bringing MaGicEnergy to your school or library? Click here and tell us about your group.
by jboullion | Aug 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
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From Madison Gas and Electric:
It’s magic when kids can learn… and laugh! That’s the goal of the MaGicEnergy show. For years, performer Bob Kann has taken the program into schools and libraries throughout the area.
Watch the story to see how Bob uses magic and comedy to entertain and inspire! See why audiences walk away armed with specific tools to conserve energy and protect the environment.
Interested in bringing MaGicEnergy to your school or library? Click here and tell us about your group.
by jboullion | Aug 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
From an article by Rick Barrett in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
An all-electric version of the Daimler-Benz Smart car has come to Milwaukee, with a limited number of vehicles available for lease starting in October.
The Smart Fortwo electric is the same size as the two-seater Smart car that’s powered by a gasoline engine.
With a standard 220-volt appliance line, you could charge the Smart electric’s lithium-ion batteries to full capacity in eight hours and drive about 80 miles before the battery pack had to be recharged.
Don’t expect neck-snapping performance. The top speed is 62 miles per hour, but the car has a “kick down” mode similar to a passing gear when you floor the gas pedal of a regular automobile.
The Smart electric uses a 30-kilowatt electric motor that generates the equivalent of about 42-horsepower, compared with a 70-horse power gasoline engine in a regular Smart car that uses premium gas and has a top speed of about 90 mph.
Made in France, the Smart electric will make its U.S. debut this fall. Only 250 vehicles will be available, nationwide, for a lease of $599 per month for 48 months. The price takes into account a $7,500 tax credit, which will go to Smart.
Starting in 2012, Daimler-Benz expects to mass produce Smart electrics for sale and lease. The vehicle’s price has not yet been determined, said Derek Kaufman, vice president of business development for Smart USA.
The initial lease program would be too expensive for many consumers. But some early-technology adopters want these cars, Kaufman said, and businesses are likely to lease them to make an eco-friendly statement.
The price will come down in 2012, according to Kaufman.
by jboullion | Aug 2, 2010 | Uncategorized
From an article by Thomas Content in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
The new Photovoltaic Educational Laboratory harnesses solar energy and offers engineering students a way to plug in to powerful possibilities
People seeking training for careers in renewable energy – especially solar power – will benefit from an ambitious project by Milwaukee Area Technical College and local firms.
The project includes a solar charging station for plug-in vehicles, a solar-powered highway sign demonstration and a training area for solar installers and electricians. They’re all built on portable concrete pads.
When it’s completed later this month, the MATC Photovoltaic Educational Laboratory on the east side along the Milwaukee River will become the largest solar installation in the state.
“It’s here to generate power, reduce our carbon footprint, but it’s mainly for training and education,” said Mike Sargent, the college’s chief financial officer and co- chairman of its sustainability committee.
The $7.1 million solar panel project will be a research center for students at MATC, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and other engineering schools.
The reason: Hundreds of sensors linked to the panels will give detailed real-time data about the solar power produced based on factors including temperature, haze, and cloud conditions, said Joe Jacobsen, director of the Center for Energy Conservation and Advanced Manufacturing at MATC.
The project consists of several “fields” of solar panels, all sitting underneath television towers for Milwaukee Public Television and WDJT-TV (Channel 58).
The project showcases a variety of panel designs and technologies – including residential- and commercial-size systems – as well as some new features.
by jboullion | Jul 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
From an article in BizTimes Daily:
The state Department of Transportation will host community workshops next week to discuss the location for the proposed Oconomowoc and Brookfield high speed rail train stations.
The Oconomowoc workshop is scheduled from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2, at Nature Hill Intermediate School, 850 Lake Dr., Oconomowoc.
The Brookfield workshop is scheduled from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the Brookfield Elementary School, 2530 N. Brookfield Road, Brookfield.
At the workshops, DOT and consultant staff will be available to discuss the proposed train station sites. The DOT says its staff are also interested in hearing from the community on issues of concern to them as planning and environmental studies for the station get underway. The team developing the final design for the rail corridor will also be on hand to receive initial input on corridor issues.
The public is encouraged to attend the meetings, provide input and ask questions concerning the project, the DOT said.
by jboullion | Jul 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
From a story by Colby Robertson on WAOW-TV, Wausau:
WAUSAU (WAOW) — The 142nd annual Wisconsin Valley Fair kicks off next Tuesday, but this years fair is going to be a little greener.
Every night of the Wisconsin Valley Fair, [one of the oldest and largest ag fairs in Wisconsin], features a different free grandstand performance, thousands of fans turn out for some of music’s biggest stars.
This year those performances are going green by using WPS renewable energy to power the musical entertainment.
Kelly Zagrzebski of Wisconsin Public Service says, “You’re not going to see anything different other than its runNATS by green energy and there might be a few banners up, but the actual energy use will be exactly the same, just powered by green power.”
The renewable energy comes through the WPS Naturewise program that’s been selling blocks of renewable energy to customers since 2005.
Zagrzebski says, “As you’re looking at the different sustainability groups and people being more conscious of their energy use and where they’re getting their energy from, it was a great partnership since it is with Naturewise and the fuel we get for it is really through biomass and the use of manure.”
