September/October 2006
Vol 4, No 5   

Helping Storable Energy Lose Its Bearings
A hospital’s backup power system has a new silent partner: flywheel technology.
By Peter Hildebrandt

Wind Turbine Generates Electricity ... and Civic Pride
The icy Arctic gale sweeping down on Iowa warms Dwight Pierson’s heart. He’s superintendent of the Forest City Community School District, which has a 600-kW wind turbine on its campus.
By George Leposky

New Orleans Generators: High and Dry
After Hurricane Katrina, generators installed above the flood that struck New Orleans continued to run, while those at ground level drowned.
By Rosalie E. Leposky

Bringing Solar Power to Patagonia
It’s little surprise that Patagonia clothing store would partner with Sharp Electronics to install a solar electric system at the store’s headquarters.
By Dan Rafter

A Price Controller For Business And Home
Small businesses seem, at first blush, to be ideal candidates for taking advantage of a relatively maintenance-free renewable resource like the wind.
By Lyn Corum

Generators Keep Hurricane Center Humming
When a hurricane threatens anywhere in the Western Hemisphere, the National Hurricane Center in Miami becomes a maelstrom of meteorological activity.
By George Leposky

Working Ahead of the Curve
When it comes to innovative power, The University of New Hampshire gets straight A’s.
By Bruce Ross

Eliminating Energy Waste by PCs
As never before, managers responsible for the onsite power needs of their organizations are faced with an extraordinary set of challenges.
By Kevin Klustner

From Landfill to the VA: Turning Waste Gas Into Energy
Landfill methane remains a tremendous opportunity for capturing and using a growing and ongoing manmade resource.
By Peter Hildebrandt

A Market for Micro-Mini Cogen
Importer hopes U.S. adopters will warm up to the possibilities.
By David Engle