Category Archives: Alternative Energy Sources

Reflecting on the GM90 Design, and other realities.

If you read Sunday’s post, you might know a little more about the design.. are we finished reflecting on Noel’s experience? Do we know what temperature he operates the engine? does he use bleed water, does he use a thermostat? I’m still trying … Continue reading

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Sunday Morning, A report from Fantasy Island, GM90 failure

I’m sure you remember Fantasy Island? Noel Douglas (ON Left)             Noel’s Parents immigrated to the Fijian Islands from Scotland  some where in the later forties I’m told.. I remember having a Fijian born customer drop by … Continue reading

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Free Energy! Open Your Mind! Here’s your chance to comment. Saturday 3/24/2012 thought of the day.

            Perhaps you’ve taken the opportunity to watch some of Professor Muller’s excellent lectures (see the previous post).  What it brings to light is what actually drives a lot of major decisions, and perhaps that’s most uninformed voters, and … Continue reading

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Email of the Day, Renewable Energy Idea

Subject: New Type of Renewable Energy Message: Hello, my name is Brian F. Though I’m an English teacher, I have always had a passion for chemistry.  In the last year, I have begun to develop a new type of renewable … Continue reading

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Combined Heat and Power (food for thought)

CHP for you and me? Those of us who have studied combined heat and power, know that it was at the heart of many large corporate buildings in UK, Europe, and the USA. Perhaps, Old ideas will be new again.  Cool looking … Continue reading

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Engine Failures and what we can learn as DIYers.

These engines are at the heart of rural transportation It’s rare to find engine operators who are careful to keep records of an engine’s performance and give them good care and the required maintenance. These people are gifts to our DIYer … Continue reading

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New EV Refueling Station, just a few blocks from the Utterpower Shop!

Right out in front of the Drug Store on the corner of 272nd and 132nd in Kent WA. Glad to see this new unit in the neighborhood,  I had to go over and check it out, you can grab hold … Continue reading

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Utterpower’s top pick of Commercial Wind Power information

As my Governor might say, “Windpower is free no matter what it costs” Here’s my top pick for educating yourself about commercial windpower. Remember this site is for DIYers, we have different learning styles, and it’s best we find articles … Continue reading

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An Insane Article Designed for maximun clicks!

You’d need Government involvement to make this idea any more insane than it is! In the digital media world, we see a lot of articles written to generate traffic to a WEBsite. When we give them coverage, we play into … Continue reading

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Wind, Solar, or the HoJo? Sunday Musings

There’s no doubt in my mind that such a question would be torture to answer for at least half of the people in Washington DC, and sadly enough, that goes for a lot of people in top positions. I’d bet the Vice President … Continue reading

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