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Seabase.org Launches Website to Help Home Owners Save Money on Electricity Costs

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(PRWEB) May 24, 2014

Wind turbines have long been used by industries to contribute to energy generation and to lower energy costs. Cheap and powerful, wind turbines are becoming easier to install and maintain, making them a cost effect energy source for most industries. Due to the recent improvements in wind turbine technology, the benefits that can be derived from wind turbines can also now be had by homeowners, especially those who plan on taking their homes completely off the grid for a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle. Seabase.org launches a new website to help homeowners save money by offering for sale home wind turbine kits.

Why Wind Turbines?

Wind is everywhere and it does not cost anything, making it an ideal power source if consumers are only willing to spend for the upfront costs of installing a home wind turbine. A regular home system can easily generate enough power to support the appliances and lighting fixtures in a home, which can translate to considerable savings in power bills over time.

Home wind turbines harness wind power in order to generate electricity that consumers can use in lieu of grid power for the home. As the blades turn, they catch wind and the wind drives the blades around, which moves the turbine and generates power. In areas with strong wind speeds, more electricity is produced. Wind turbines come in two configurations, a building mount and a pole mount. Building-mounted turbines produce less power than pole mounted turbines, but they are cheaper to install since they can installed directly on the roof of any home.

Benefits of Installing Home Wind Turbines

There are so many benefits of installing wind turbines for the home, from reduced power bills to cleaner energy use. A few of the benefits that consumers can start enjoying include the following:

Lower power bills: Installed wind turbines can take care of power consumption for a majority of the appliances and lighting fixtures in the house. With a major portion of energy consumption addressed by another source, homeowners can expect lower power expenditures from the grid.

Added income stream: Consumers have the option of channelling excess wind turbine power back to the grid for reasonable compensation. The credit that they can get from the local power company may be enough to cover monthly power charges and for those who are living totally off the grid, can actually serve as a good passive and steady income stream. This is also a good way to recoup the total installation costs for the system.

Stored energy sources for windless days: Wind turbine energy can be stored in batteries to be used for windless days. This eliminates the need for generators and other forms of backup sources of power.

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Vancouver’s Digital Entertainment & Interactive Eco System – English & Chinese – Video

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Vancouver #39;s Digital Entertainment Interactive Eco System - English Chinese
This video gives an introduction to Vancouver #39; Digital Entertainment Interactive eco-system. Whether you want to study, work at a studio, work on a product...

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New eco-friendly hotel joins Choice Hotels

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Choice Hotels are excited to welcome a newly built eco-friendly Clarion hotel to their accommodation offering in Hamilton.

Clarion Suites Ambassador has been designed and built to ensure minimal environmental impact. Every detail of the property has been carefully considered to create a property that is a market leader in eco-friendly accommodation.

The property features 16 luxurious self-contained studio suites, each of which are linked to the state of the art self-sufficient water system. The system is designed to collect rainwater that goes through a filtration and purification process. The water is heated by solar powered boilers and fed directly to the rooms to provide an endless hot and cold water supply.

The solar roof panels are also used to power in-room radiators and heated towel rails. Wastewater is filtered out to a new tank that then feeds the sprinkler system in the propertys gardens.

LED lighting, double cladding and insulation throughout the property ensures the energy efficiency of Clarion Suites Ambassador is first class.

Clarion Suites Ambassador is conveniently located in the heart of Hamilton City, within short walking distance of Waikato Stadium and only 20 minutes from Hamilton Airport.

The hotel boasts an impressive list of facilities including a large outdoor pool, hot tub and BBQ area. Guests of Clarion Suites Ambassador are able to use the covered car park garage, complimentary Wi-Fi, Sky Guest Select TV and the Fitness Centre.

Also available onsite is the licensed Club Lounge Caf and Bar and three meeting and function spaces, including the new Clarion boardroom with capacity for up to 20 delegates.

Each of the suites sets a new standard in luxury with quality linens and furnishings, plush carpets and double tracked curtains for the utmost privacy. Suites are self-contained with a modern fully equipped kitchen, a washer, dryer and dish drawer to provide a true home away from home.

Each suite is equipped with Eco Pure guest amenities and can be configured to a choice of either King or Twin bedding.

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All-new Jazz hits the road

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Honda is hoping to see accelerated sales during the second half of this year with the introduction of its all-new Jazz subcompact, launched yesterday amid martial law in the kingdom.

Last year Honda zoomed away with the best-selling passenger car title after defeating arch rival Toyota for the first time in history, thanks to continuous new vehicle launches as well as existing model updates.

The third-generation Jazz is priced from Bt555,000 - for the baseline S MT variant with a manual gearbox - to Bt754,000 for the range-topping SV+ variant. Honda plans to sell 20,000 annually.

While 5-door hatchbacks were not popular in Thailand prior to the entry of the Jazz in 2003 mainly due to safety concerns, the diminutive Jazz started a trend that has lasted until today.

"Honda introduced the Jazz in 2003 and it rapidly became an outstanding success in the market," Honda Automobile (Thailand) CEO Pitak Pruittisarikorn said. "It set a new trend and changed the demand for car usage in Thailand with its design and multi-utility characteristics."

Since 2003, Honda has sold more than 205,000 of the Jazz (two generations), which contributed to its 5.2-million-vehicle global sales.

The new Jazz is powered by a 1.5-litre engine producing 117 horsepower and 146Nm of torque. While Honda replaced the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) of the first-generation Jazz with an automatic in the second generation, the CVT has returned in the latest model, with the new gearbox being developed under Honda's "Earth Dreams" technology. It also comes with a 7-speed paddle shifter mounted on the steering wheel and an Eco-Assist system to help save fuel. An Econ mode minimises fuel consumption by adjusting the engine mapping as well as air-conditioner operation.

Like other Honda models launched recently, the Jazz comes with E85 capability, allowing the hatchback to enjoy lower excise tax.

Driver assistance systems include VSA (Vehicle Stability Control), HAS (Hill Start Assist), ESS (Emergency Stop Signal), ABS brakes with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and a G-Con (G-Force Control) safety body structure. The top model comes with six airbags as well as a 7-inch touch screen audio system supporting smartphone interface, HDMI audio and video connections. It also features a voice-control function and a SIRI eye-free mode, and connects with the HondaLink App for some phone models.

Other features include a trip computer, automatic climate control, smart entry and a multi-function steering wheel. The rear "Ultra Seats" offer four adjustable modes, and the front seats can be folded to connect with the rear seats, turning the cabin of the Jazz into a large resting space. There are nine cup holders around the cabin plus a mobile phone holder and tablet box.

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YC Synergy to power all-electric yachts with fuel cell technology

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YC Synergy to power all-electric yachts with fuel cell technology

Press release [Friday 23 May 2014]

Specialized in the development of hydrogen fuel cell systems for real world application, YC Synergy Co., Ltd. unveiled its first fuel cell power solution designed for passenger boat applications at the Taiwan International Boat Show. At the event, the company offered free rides on Asia's first zero-emission, eco-friendly yacht, winning warm reception by visitors and boating enthusiasts.

Clean power enters new era with fuel cell technology

YC Synergy was founded in 2012, and the team has many years of experience in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). Since its inception, the company has closely engaged in technological exchange and cooperation with boat builders, eventually leading to the development of a fuel cell system for electric boats. During the past few years, amid a backdrop of government initiatives to encourage the use of fuel cell vehicles in Japan, the U.S. and parts of Europe, Hyundai rolled out hydrogen-powered cars in North America and Europe while Toyota and Honda announced plans to start mass production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. The increasingly mature fuel cell technology and applications then prompted YC Synergy to decide to put its technology to work in motor vehicles.

Mark Huang, General Manager of YC Synergy, said: "Since 2012, we have been building relationships with yacht makers with an aim to seize the critical position in this industry's supply chain and to educate the market about the benefits that fuel cells offer. This year, with the launch of our first fuel cell system developed for electric boats, we are all set and ready to come to this promising application."

According to a research of SBI Energy, the fuel cell market grew from US$420 million in 2007 to US$775 million in 2012, and the market is expected to grow rapidly to reach US$4.2 billion by 2017.

Given an increasingly crowded market, YC Synergy has identified and developed a market niche by focusing on fuel cells for use in yachts, an industry that Taiwan is competitively positioned for internationally.

A competitive differentiator created for yacht makers

For an electric boat, the power and propulsion system must deliver both instant power and sustainable cruise speed for long runtime. YC Synergy's fuel cell system solution for electric boats combines its proprietary fuel cell technology with a variety of battery and boat motor products, with all components seamlessly integrated to meet the propulsion and energy management needs of electric boats.

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Garbage is added attraction at Gulmarg!

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Gulmarg, May 19: This world famous ski-resort in North Kashmir is fast turning into a garbage dump, with tons of solid waste generated here being dumped in a nearby forest. Experts warn that if unscientific dumping of garbage is not immediately halted, it could lead to eco-disaster in Gulmarg. With over 5000 tourists visiting the ski-resort every day, at least 131.16 metric tons of solid waste is generated annually. Authorities are dumping the waste in a forest along the Outer Circular Road here, much to the chagrin of visitors A spot visit to the area showed tons of solid waste including leftover food, tin cans and non-biodegradable polythene and plastic bottles dumped in various areas of the forest along OCR. With increase in temperature, a pungent smell emanating from the garbage dumps has engulfed the entire area. Heaps of garbage in various areas, including roads leading to Gulmarg Gondola and Childrens Park, cause immense inconvenience to tourists. We came here to enjoy the natural beauty but the sight of garbage littered at prime spots has spoiled our visit. It is ironical that the state authorities have failed to ensure proper sanitation here, said a group of tourists from New Delhi, pointing towards garbage dumped near Gondola. Locals said the garbage dumps attract wild animals including bears and leopards, thus endangering human lives. Few days ago, we spotted a bear rummaging through garbage dumped outside the Gondola entrance. During evenings, tourists are scared to venture out, they said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who heads the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) Board, had in 2011 underscored the need for cleanliness of Gulmarg. We have to transfer the natural resources God has bestowed upon us to the next generation in a better and preserved form to make the tourism sustain and continue percolating economic benefits to the people in an unabated manner, Omar had said while chairing the GDAs 7th board meeting. The CM had also approved installation of an incinerator to scientifically dispose of garbage generated in Gulmarg. The GDA had entrusted the project estimated at Rs 2.49 crore to the Mechanical Engineering department (MED). Sources said though the MED procured the incinerator plant last year, the GDA has failed to start the allied civil work. Environmentalists maintain that dumping of garbage in the forest can be detrimental for fragile eco-system of Gulmarg. Open dumping of solid waste in forests can severely affect the ecosystem, leading to air and water pollution and subsequently became a health hazard. Government must put in place scientific measures to dispose the garbage, said DrShakeelRomsu, Head Department of Earth Sciences at University of Kashmir. The situation in eco-fragile Gulmarg can lead to eco-disaster, said noted geoscientist Haji Abdul Majid Butt. Environmental lawyer, NadeemQadri, said dumping of garbage in forest is blatant violation of J&K Forest Act and Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000 under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The Supreme Court in Goa Foundation case has already directed the Centre and State Governments to declare 10 kilometre area from National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuary as eco-sensitive zone, but Jammu and Kashmir government has failed to protect and conserve the Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, said Qadri. Locals and hoteliers accused the GDA and Municipal Committee of Gulmarg of being instrumental in vandalisation of the place. Despite collecting lakhs of rupees as toll tax and sanitation fee, the GDA and Notified Area Committee Tangmarg have failed to provide scientific waste management in the resort, they said. GDA officials could not be contacted for comments. Executive Officer Notified Area Committee Tangmarg, Mateen Ahmad said due to code of conduct, the tenders for outsourcing sanitation of Gulmarg could not be floated. Presently, the GDA and Municipal Committee undertake the sanitation of the resort, he said, refusing to comment further.

THE EIA REPORT In its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Gulmarg, the Centre of Research for Development (CORD) at the University of Kashmir had in 2011 pointed out damage to resorts eco-system due to unscientific dumping of garbage and suggested measures to check the problem. There is no specific disposal site in the resort area. The open dumping and subsequent open burning of the dumped waste could produce harmful effects on the ecology of the area and also on the health and hygiene of the people. The horse dung is also posing a problem in the resort area as most of the roads remain littered with this solid waste, contributing to the unpleasant landscape and roads, the report stated. The EIA had recommended putting in place an efficient Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) for the management of solid waste in the area, with particular focus on the waste prevention, recycling and composting and combustion and disposal in properly designed, constructed and managed landfills.

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