for reference, LEED Certification Scale:

Certified: 26—32 points

Silver: 33—38 points

Gold: 39—51 points

Platinum: 52+ points

maximum possible points: 69

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/realestatenews/archives/158849.asp

Posted by Mack McCoy at 1/7/09 5:17 p.m.

That’s a beautiful thing!

VIVACE (Vortex-Induced Vibrations for Aquatic Clean Energy) is a machine that can effectively convert slow moving water currents into energy.

more here and here

(scroll to the picture above in the first link)

OMA Plans Massive North Sea Wind Farm to Power Europe

lol looks dangerous

samsung introduces solar powered cellphone

and it looks good, too

http://www.006600.jp/japan/

Kirklees Council has adapted their municipal garbage truck to be powered by the very trash that it collects!

i don’t know what this kind of battery is for, but it’s awesome because it recharges itself with solar rays

the kind of battery i want

solar car!

http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/03/11/soil-lamp-is-powered-by-dirt/

http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/04/08/graft-architects-ao-project/

walmart’s green index is apparently a good thing. so say npr and my reader. so, for the first time in my life, i say nice going, walmart. thanks.

masdar city