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GE develops high-tech fridge magnets that could save the world billions of dollars in energy costs
2014-02-11 15:24:29| Extremetech
One of the world's biggest draws of electricity is refrigeration and air conditioning. (Yes, it's somewhat ironic that, by trying to stay cool, we pump millions of tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere). General Electric, GE, believes it has discovered a new method of magnet-based refrigeration that is 20-30% more efficient than existing refrigeration technology, which almost universally uses a liquid refrigerant and compressor. GE launched the first commercial electric refrigerator in 1927 -- and fridges have fundamentally remained unchanged for almost 100 years. GE hopes that its magnet-based tech can become the refrigeration method of choice for the next 100 years.
Minyanville: How Amazon is increasing shipping costs
2014-02-10 19:06:14| Air Courier - Topix.net
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Planet Honda Cuts Energy Costs And Pollution With SolarCity
2014-02-10 07:39:52| pollutiononline News Articles
New Jersey'sPlanet Hondais cutting energy costs and reducing its environmental impact with a solar power system from SolarCity (Nasdaq:SCTY). By using solar electricity, the dealership is expected to save over $70,000 on energy costs over the next 20 years while reducing CO2 emissions by 2.5 million lbs., the equivalent of planting over 28,000 trees
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Tips on Reducing Energy, Propane Costs
2014-02-10 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - Farmers who rely on propane to heat livestock facilities can take steps to use the increasingly costly fuel more efficiently – and without making expensive capital investments, a Purdue University specialist says.
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Hilton Head residents shocked by trash costs
2014-02-09 01:40:59| Waste Management - Topix.net
Dates to remember Hilton Head Island Town Council voted last month to end its solid waste and recycling franchise agreement with Republic Services Inc. on March 31. Here is what you need to know: April 1 : Republic will no longer provide service to single-family rental homes and apartments, condominiums, duplexes and similar properties using cans ... (more)
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