Category Archives: UtterPower Articles

DIYers love to study gear failures, and here is a great study!

Posted on May 12, 2012 by George B.

Background Many of us have studied the Indian Clones, (Listeriods) and we know that almost all of the failures are related to poor workmanship. Most all failures can be traced to errors in cutting the gears, wrong materials used, inaccurate locations for … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, Critical Thinking, DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy, In The News | 7 Comments

Could NextEra Sue the NREL?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by George B.

Amazing as it seems, some of those most angry about religion and faith-based movements seem to give their support for causes on faith alone, it seems such a contradiction, but apparently not for them. Among these people are many elected officials … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, Earth & Energy, Fighting Propaganda, Gravity, Strange Stuff, Things I Hate! | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Windpower Reality, Wind Farms Angry and now demanding more of the public

Posted on May 5, 2012 by George B.

Here’s a story worth reading, it will likely further divide our nation…   Lately though, electricity, not recreation, has become the big-ticket wind client in the Columbia Gorge. Wind turbines have sprung up all over the blustery hilltops in eastern … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, Buyer Beware, Critical Thinking, Earth & Energy, Fighting Propaganda, Gravity, In The News, Strange Stuff, The New Green Movement, Things I Hate! | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Amonix-7700

Posted on May 4, 2012 by George B.

Amonix 7700 CPV Power Plant at Hatch New Mexico *   Power Companies are of great interest to me, for the most part, they attempt to take as much risk out of the future as possible by making the most prudent and responsible investments … Continue reading →

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Concentrated Photo Voltaic, a Primer for non-techie types that will get you up to speed fast!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by George B.

It’s May day, You have just hours before you go to Dinner with your Spouse and a leading expert in the Field of CPV, what will you read in order to at least act half way interested, and perhaps even engage him in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Buyer Beware, Critical Thinking, Earth & Energy, In The News, Questions & Answers, The New Green Movement | Tagged , , , , , | 17 Comments

Donald Sadoway says, What AE Needs is a good battery.

Posted on April 29, 2012 by George B.

Sadoway mentions a number of things most of us know are important, one is the missing element that could make solar and wind practical larger scale. We need work from the price point, and he mentions no subsidies, that leads … Continue reading →

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Golighty Tappet Jack

Posted on April 23, 2012 by George B.

Help! Remember Mr. Potato Head? Well, I’m Mr. CS head, and I have some sad news. Manufacturer Discontinued! Mr. CS Head, unknown contributor                                 There’s … Continue reading →

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KARI NORGAARD, a product of her environment

Posted on April 23, 2012 by George B.

Another fine study, and food for thought? You be the judge. The UK media sheds light on Norgaard, so I read some. The wired Magazine article was good.  For those not familiar with the Norgaard story a few searches is all you need.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Critical Thinking, Fighting Propaganda, Strange Stuff, The New Green Movement, Things I Hate!, Your Wasted Tax Dollars | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

NUMMI, an important study.

Posted on April 21, 2012 by George B.

Listen to a great story, it’s worth your while.. http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/403/nummi This is an excellent read, and a good study.. The NUMMI grounds, you might not have noted this is where that slick little Toyota Corolla S was built, and the Toyota … Continue reading →

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DIYer Champagne, A secret to making it.

Posted on April 16, 2012 by George B.

No doubt you’ll  be wondering why I took the time to post this, but as we watch our Government refuse to cut spending, we know we’ll be the ones doing it as our dollar grows more worthless, and do expect … Continue reading →

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