Watering plants Californians: How to Conserve Water to Weather the Drought

Californians: How to Conserve Water to Weather the Drought

Ok California has some water conservation issues. So now with California’s drought in its sixth year, water conservation has become more urgent than ever. Following Governor Brown’s order to reduce statewide water consumption by 25 percent between June and February compared to 2013 levels. So Californians rose to the occasion and cut usage 31 percent…

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San Diego Community College Saves Big Using Cree LED Lighting with SmartCast Technology

San Diego Community College Saves Big Using Cree LED Lighting with SmartCast Technology

When San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) was searching for energy efficient LED lighting for its campus, it chose Cree® LED lighting to achieve a superior light experience with integrated control capabilities while saving money on energy and maintenance. Using Cree’s high-performing LED lighting with SmartCast® Technology, SDCCD upgraded its administrative offices with intelligent light…

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LEAD reports Failed SolarReserve project given second life in South Australia

Holy thermal energy storage Batman! So it seems that Australian thermal energy storage company 1414 Degrees will buy SolarReserve’s ill-fated Aurora site in Port Augusta. As a result to build a solar farm and large-scale storage system. By Andrew Spence The company is based in Adelaide, South Australia.  It seems they have plans to build up to 400MW…

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