Category Archives: Energy

Finding Common Ground on Climate Change

Posted on July 14, 2017 by John

Climate change is one of those topics that most people don’t want to think much about. It can be overwhelming, it can be controversial, and it can be downright frightening. A year ago, Yale and George Mason University completed the … Continue reading →

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Greening Our Community – PV + EV = Flip-flops that Leave Low Trace

Posted on February 4, 2017 by John

I know you’ve seen the rear window decals that announce in stick figures just who could be riding in that SUV – mom, dad, kids of various sizes, and sometimes pets. A clever Florida variation uses big and little flip-flops … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Gift-Giving

Posted on December 5, 2016 by John

I don’t know about you, but my kids have a lot of “stuff.” Legos on my son’s floor, stuffed animals surrounding my daughter’s room—it’s a lot to keep up with. Granted, they have never thrown away a Lego brick or … Continue reading →

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E-15 Gasoline is Here… marine motors and lawn care providers should be aware

Posted on August 14, 2015 by John

Okay… Let’s start at the beginning. We began drilling oil over 100 years ago. The crude was refined into kerosene, gasoline, plastics, and other products that have completely changed our lives. A huge international industry developed from the drilling and … Continue reading →

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UF/IFAS Leon County Extension is Among First Three Commercial “Zero Net Energy” Buildings in Florida!

Posted on January 18, 2014 by John

The old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” does not always apply. During a recent national webinar, research staff at the New Buildings Institute (NBI) headquartered in Vancouver, Washington profiled the University of Florida IFAS Leon County … Continue reading →

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E-10 FUEL Advice for Boaters

Posted on January 30, 2013 by John

Since the introduction of 10% ethanol to gasoline (E-10 fuel) many boaters, including yours truly, have had problems with fouled fuel filters and marine engines not running at their top performance.  The ethanol added to the fuel combines with oxygen … Continue reading →

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Water Management Summit of Northwest Florida to be held at Niceville Community Center January 31

Posted on January 24, 2013 by John

Water is a precious natural resource that often makes headlines. Here in Northwest Florida we have Areas of Special Concern in which it has been determined that availability will not meet the needs as our population grows. Now is the … Continue reading →

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