The Consumer Electronics Association’s “Apps for Innovation” contest for software application developers closes in two weeks, on Monday, December 14. The grand-prize winner will receive $10,000 and a free trip to the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 7-10, 2010, in Las Vegas. A second-place winner will receive $5,000, and a third-place winner will receiveRead… Read more »
An alternative to the normal work week. These are hard numbers to promote a better work / life balance. Back when I was an older teenager, I used to work 4/10s. Same pay, but only work 4 days. I loved it!! UTAH showed it was a huge success. They gained energy savings for the state,Read… Read more »
Earlier, I pointed to legislation that signals broad acceptance of the renewable energy sector across all continents. Various countries are taking the initiative to invite capture and conversion of solar, wind, and thermal energy. (see 3 Aug blog) Heretofore not thought of as energy titans — i.e., no formidable oil or gas reserves — theseRead… Read more »
Time: 1:00 PM (ET) Free Registration Here The USMS Office will hold a webinar TODAY as part of an ongoing effort to help ensure that measurement technologies keep pace with and support important technological innovations in the energy arena. Topics will include a brief overview of the USMS, results of the Biomass Sector Specific Assessment,Read… Read more »
Measurement and Standards Needs for Biofuels: A Preliminary Assessment Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Time: 1:00 PM (ET) Cost: Free Register Here The USMS Office will hold a webinar on June 9, 2009 as part of an ongoing effort to help ensure that measurement technologies keep pace with and support important technological innovations in theRead… Read more »
The USMS Webinar On Solar Energy Measurement Needs was held on April 21, 2009. From the webinar’s page on the USMS Website you can: • Download the webinar presentations and audio file • Participate in the preliminary solar energy measurement needs review/questionnaire • Download the reference list for the solar sector assessment • Link toRead… Read more »
The US Measurement System Office is hosting a webinar: Alternative Energy Webinar Measurement and Standards Needs for Solar Energy Technologies Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Time: 1:00 PM (ET) Length: 90 Minutes Cost: Free Agenda Introduction to the Webinar & Measurement Knowledge Hub Objectives for Today Summary of Solar Energy Measurement Needs Methodology Sources MajorRead… Read more »