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9.05.2011

Hydrogen Energy Storage for the Smart Grid

  • a practical, multi-home storage solution for surplus energy 

Creative Energy Homes (CEH) project, which aims to stimulate ideas for sustainable design and promote new ways to provide affordable, environmentally sustainable and innovative housing.

Under a new phase of the CEH project, the university plans to store surplus solar and wind energy using a solid hydrogen system from France's  McPhy Energy. The system is aimed at enabling greater energy autonomy for the residential microgrid. 

  • the ongoing CEH project aims to stimulate sustainable design ideas and promote new ways of providing affordable, environmentally sustainable housing that are innovative in their design. McPhy Energy has a safe, innovative and environmentally friendly solution for storing energy as solid hydrogen. The McPhy solution will be used for storage of surplus solar and wind energy under a new phase of the CEH project, which targets greater energy-autonomy for the homes 
  • While hydrogen has long been considered an excellent energy source, it has traditionally required high-pressure storage, which presents security concerns. Storing hydrogen in its solid state using environmentally friendly, low-cost, readily available and fully-recyclable magnesium hydrides involves a unique technology implemented by McPhy Energy. McPhy's solid hydrogen storage tanks are safe, energy neutral, cheap, easily transportable and quickly chargeable and dischargeable. No other current means of hydrogen storage can list all of these advantages, making it a particularly attractive solution for renewable energy.
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9.04.2011

White House Lawn Protest 243 Peeps Jailed

Dear Friends—

I'm writing this from the lawn in front of the White House.

In front of me there's a sprawling rally underway, with speakers ranging from indigenous elders to the great Canadian writer Naomi Klein. In back of me, another 243 courageous people are being hauled away to jail -- it's the last day of Phase 1 of the tar sands campaign, and 1,252 North Americans have been arrested, the biggest civil disobedience action this century on this continent.

But we've been just as cheered by the help that has poured in from around the world -- today, activists in front of the White House held a banner with a huge number on it: 618,428. That's how many people around the world who signed on to the "Stop the Tar Sands" mega-petition to President Obama, including many of you in the 350.org network. Check out this beautiful photo of passion and courage on display:

(Photo Credit: Josh Lopez. If you can't see the photo above, click here to see it and more inspirational photos from DC.)

But this movement does more than sign petitions: many of you stood strong in front of the White House risking arrest, and protesters on every continent have picketed outside embassies and consulates. That makes sense, for global warming is the one problem that affects everyone everywhere.

And the next moment to prove that is Sept. 24 for Moving Planet -- the massive day of climate action that will unite people all over the world. We've heard news of amazing actions from every corner of the earth -— from a massive bike rally in the Philippines to an incredible eco-festival in Philadelphia. I truly can't wait to see the pictures pour in.

But here's why it's important: we're not just a movement that opposes things, we're also a movement that dreams of what's coming. And we don't just dream, we also transform those dreams into reality. On September 24, on bike and on foot and on boards, we're going to point the way towards that future. By days' end, we'll have shown why the bicycle is more glamorous than the car, and why the people have the potential to be more powerful than the polluters. 

On some days fighting global warming means swallowing hard, mustering your courage, and making a sacrifice -- other days it means getting all your friends up in the saddles of their bikes to have some fun and help move the planet forward.

September 24 is the second kind of day; it's going to be powerful, it's going to be beautiful, and I can't wait to see how it turns out.  Please find or join a local event to get involved. 

Onwards,

Bill McKibben for the whole 350.org team

350.org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis. Our online campaigns, grassroots organizing, and mass public actions are led from the bottom up by thousands of volunteer organizers in over 188 countries. You can join 350.org on Facebook by becoming a fan of our page at facebook.com/350org and follow us on twitter by visiting twitter.com/350. To join our list (maybe a friend forwarded you this e-mail) visit www.350.org/signup. To support our work, donate securely online at 350.org/donate.

What is 350? 350 is the number that leading scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Scientists measure carbon dioxide in "parts per million" (ppm), so 350ppm is the number humanity needs to get below as soon as possible to avoid runaway climate change. To get there, we need a different kind of PPM–a "people powered movement" that is made of people like you in every corner of the planet.


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9.01.2011

Custom Bay Window-Energy Star



Custom Bay Window Designed, Built, and Installed by Scotts Contracting




Rough Framing Build Photo



Custom Bay Window Installation Photo




Interior View of Custom Bay Window Flooring- Pre-finished Oak Flooring



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8.30.2011

Energy Saving Dryer Net UP-DATE

Two Senior citizens from Washington, MO have developed a new filter for an electric dryer.  Jim and Sandy Atkinson were driving around and saw steam coming out of the side of homes.  They thought, "What a waste of heat!"

So, they started experimenting with different products and were not satisfied with any of them.  They decided to develop their own product.  They named it, Dryernet;  It filters the air coming out of the dryer so well, you can hardly smell anything. It filters down to .5 microns and removes all the contaminants.  Jim's physician says it filters down to the bacteria level.

The original thought was to save on heat to cut expenses but they have discovered added benefits to the product.  It adds much needed moisture in the winter, you don't have to have a humidifier going since the Dryernet adds moisture.  With the added moisture, Sandy doesn't have to use skin moisturizer.  It makes it easier to breathe at night cutting down on that dry mouth feeling in the morning. It cuts down on static electricity.

They found out that if your dryervent is longer than 10 feet, the dryer dries the clothes faster due to increased airflow.  So that saves energy too. Overall, Jim and Sandy saved about $20.00 a month on their heating bill.  If you use your dryer more than 4 times a week, you'll save more.  Many house fires are caused by a clogged dryer vent, not with the Dryernet!

How often does a "Green" product pay for itself in a month and a half?  If  ten percent of the electric dryers used the dryernet, over 1 Billion dollars in energy use would be saved, each year.

We have been featured on Fox news in St. Louis, KOLR-TV in Springfield, MO and KOMU in Columbia, MO. 


CHECK IT OUT AT: dryernet.com 

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8.27.2011

Seeking NFL Fantasy Football Players-join league-Warriors Only


 NFL Fantasy Football League Warriors Only is full.  Stay Tuned for updates.  Scotty


    Offense : Passing 
    • Passing Yards +1 pt for every 25 yards
    • Passing Touchdowns +6 pts
    • Interceptions Thrown -2 pts
    • Every Time Sacked -1 pt
    • 300-399 Passing Yards Bonus +3
    • 400+ Passing Yards Bonus +4
    • 40+ Passing Yard TD Bonus +1
    • 50+ Passing Yards TD Bonus+1
    Offense : Rushing
    • Rushing Yards +1 for every 10 yards
    • Rushing Touchdowns +6
    • 40+ Rushing Yard TD Bonus +1
    • 50+ Rushing Yard TD Bonus +2
    • 100-199 Rushing Yards Bonus +3
    • 200+ Rushing Yards Bonus +4
    Offense : Receiving
    • Receiving Yards +1 pt for every 10 yds
    • Receiving Touchdowns +6
    • 40+ Receiving Yard TD Bonus +4
    • 50+ Receiving Yard TD Bonus +5
    • 100-199 Receiving Yards Bonus +2
    • 200+ Receiving Yards Bonus +1
    Offense : Kick & Punt Returns
    • Kickoff and Punt Return Yards +1 / 10 yds
    • Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns +6
    Offense : Miscellaneous
    • Fumble Recovered for TD +6
    • 2-Point Conversions +2
    • Fumbles Lost -2
    • Fumble -1
    Kicking
    • PAT Made +1
    • PAT Missed -1
    • FG Made 0-19 +3
    • FG Made 20-29 +3
    • FG Made 30-39 +4
    • FG Made 40-49 +5
    • FG Made 50+ +6
    • FG Missed 0-19 -2
    • FG Missed 20-29 -1
    Defense Team
    • Sacks +1
    • Interceptions +2
    • Fumbles Recovered +2
    • Fumbles Forced +3
    • Safeties +2
    • Touchdowns +6
    • Blocked Kicks +1
    • Kickoff and Punt Return Yards +1 / 10 yds
    • Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns +6
    • Points Allowed 0 +10
    • Points Allowed 1-6 +7
    • Points Allowed 7-13 +4
    • Points Allowed 14-20 +1
    • Points Allowed 28-34 -1
    • Points Allowed 35+ -4
    • Less than 100 Total Yards Allowed +6
    • 100-199 Yards Allowed +3
    • 200-299 Yards Allowed +2
    • 300-399 Yards Allowed 0
    • 400-449 Yards Allowed -1
    • 450-499 Yards Allowed -1
    • 500+ Yards Allowed -2
    Individual Defensive Player
    • Tackle +1
    • Assisted Tackles .5
    • Sack +2
    • Tackles for Loss Bonus +2
    • Sack Yards +1 / 10 yds
    • Defense Interception +2
    • Forced Fumble +2
    • Fumbles Recovery +2
    • Touchdown (Interception return) +6
    • Touchdown (Fumble return) +6
    • Touchdown (Blocked kick) +6
    • Safety +2
    • Blocked Kick (punt, FG, PAT) +2
    • Pass Defended +1
    • QB Hit +1
    • Interception Return Yards +1 / 10 yds
    • Fumble Return Yards +1 / 10 yds
    • 10+ Tackles Bonus +3
    • 2+ Sacks Bonus +4
    • 3+ Passes Defended Bonus +2
    • 50+ Yard INT Return TD Bonus +8
    • 50+ Yard Fumble Return TD Bonus +8
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    Attic Insulation

    - Proper Insulation Levels in your Attic coupled with Ventilation will save you Money on your Energy Bills.

    Certified Insulation Installer for: Batt Type, Spray Foam, Loose Fill-

    Green and Eco Friendly options are always available.

    US Department of Energy and the Green Building Initiative quote that by having:
      "Proper Attic Insulation will save 40% on 
    your Summer Time Cooling Costs".
    • Example:  5 months of Cooling Bills= $750 - 40%= $450
    • Savings of $300 
    • When added to winter time savings your Insulation will pay for itself in under 2 years for a standard size home.
    There are additional benefits to adding insulation to your home.  If you would like to know more feel free to email: scottscontracting@gmail.com for additional information and to schedule a Green Site Evaluation.

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    Natural Gas Fracking News

    New Jersey Gov. Christie enacts one-year hydraulic fracturing moratorium
    New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has enacted a one-year moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, making the Garden State the first state in the US to ban hydraulic fracturing. 
    Full Article

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