I have a friend who used to be an enthusiastic goal-setter and self-improvement specialist. She’s read many self-help books, diligently set New Year’s resolutions, and lived in steps (i. e. , 5 proven steps to a better night’s sleep, or 3 steps for a slimmer waistline). Okay. I confess.
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Now I sit at a desk at NRG Systems in a community outreach role, after a career in social services and higher education.
Vermont, where I live and work, is one of the least diverse states in the United States. The percentage of the State's population that is non-Hispanic white just recently dropped to 94%, according to the 2010 US Census.
I have just returned from AWEA’s annual conference and exhibition – WINDPOWER 2011 – at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Well the Rapture did not happen as forecast on May 21st, but, not to worry, we can all gear up again for next year’s version, the Mayan apocalypse on December 12th.
Two of the many presentations and speeches at Windpower 2011 particularly caught my attention. Both speakers broke from the wind industry refrain of lamenting its current situation and constantly calling for long-term policies and pleading for extended tax credits as the solution.
It had been 10 years since I had attended AWEA’s annual conference, Windpower.
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The nuclear crisis in Japan, continuing to unfold 2 ½ months after the deadly earthquake and tsunami, has reminded us of several important lessons. On a human level, we are reminded of the dreadful risks posed by nuclear power.
I’m often asked by individuals I meet outside of NRG Systems to describe our company’s culture. I generally don’t like this question, even though I have an easy answer. The question itself is non-specific and so the answers are often non-specific.
In an earlier blog post, I wrote about the return-on-investment of condition based maintenance (CBM) for wind turbines. For those who would like a primer on CBM and the value it provides, start there.