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What's in a boiler label?
 There's some arguing going on in the European Union about what makes for a good boiler and a not-as-good boiler. As subscriber, Robert O'Brien, notes, "It sounds like our never-ending discussion of AFUE." And in the end, isn't it really about the building envelope, the system design, and the installer? Hmm. |
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Got garbage?
 Send it to Sweden! They can use all they can get. Thanks to subscriber, Maurya McCall, for sharing this quick story about how district heating helps solve a common problem - what to do with all that trash. Remember the homeless garbage barge of 1987? How times have changed. |
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Rising tides
 And falling tides. They're now both supplying some power to the folks in Maine, and we'll probably be seeing more of this. Here's the story, with a big thanks to subscriber, Robert O'Brien. |
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Symbolic value?
 So, to get college kids thinking about green issues, Temple University put a few solar-PV canopies over a few picnic tables. The kids can use the outlets near the tables to charge their many energy-consuming gadgets. Check it out here. |
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A blueprint for inventing inventors
 Here's a terrific talk from TED that our buddy, Ray Wohlfarth,shared with me. TED is a treasure trove of ideas and this short talk is absolutely electric. |
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Nesting instinct
 The Nest thermostat just keeps getting better and better. Here's the latest. What if he decides to make a furnace? |
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Think you got it going on?
 Check out what the world of district heating is up to. These projects are fascinating and the solar/CHP thing in Denmark is just plain brilliant. |
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Dead Men's Steam Schools
 Here's where we'll be. Hope you can make it. A good time will be had by all! |
