
Classic Hydronics Astoria, NY
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Solar without sunlight?
And particularly well-suited to heating buildings. Oh my, what will the brains at MIT come up with next? I can't even stand it. Here's the story. I'm not worthy!
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NYC and heavy oil
Growing up in New York City, I thought it was normal for black smoke to be spewing out of chimneys and soot to be just about everywhere. Folks who own apartment buildings sure love that tar-like No. 6 oil. It's on a slow way out, though, and the people who use it are kicking and screaming. Read all about it here.
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Speaking of oil
It's getting more difficult to deliver the stuff if your oil-heat business happens to be in Webster, NH, where you now need a permit 24 hours in advance of making a delivery to certain parts of town. I understand the town's situation, but still.
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Heating travelogue
As an American, I really enjoyed this delightful travelogue about one Aussie's culture shock when confronted with the U.K. heating systems. Just when you think you have it figured out.
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Nothing to do with heating
But much to do with serotonin. Ever get the blues during the winter when the days are dark and windy? I sure do, but I felt much better when I read this tale. How's that for ingenuity?
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How's this for a plan?
My favorite architect, Jodi Smits Anderson, sent me this link. She writes, "This site has done the math to assess the needed investments to get to 100% renewable energy in all states by 2050. They figured out the land use, the numbers of energy plants (from small house-mounted PV to big hydro and massive offshore wind farms), and calculated the AVOIDED health costs when we eliminate emissions and pollution from fossil-fuel burning. Not only can this be accomplished, it makes sense, and it is better for our economy, health, and climate issues." See why she's my favorite?
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You knew this was coming, right?
Google Glass was bound to show up on the job at some point, but I thought it would be for technicians who urgently need service manuals. This article tells a different story. Thanks to that great boilerman, Ray Wohlfarth, for sharing.
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Hug your kids.
Dan
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