November/December 2007
Vol. 5, No. 6   

Energy Under the Microscope
California's distributed generation systems may not be performing up to state standards.
By Lyn Corum

Computer Power Efficiency
Are computer users taking the full advantage of energy savers they already own?
By Paul Hull

Going Tankless
Energy-efficient, tankless hot-water heaters are making inroads in the US market.
By Penelope Grenoble

A Renewable Future?
Public or private, every landfill is a potential power resource, according to Prometheus Energy.
By Dan Rafter

The New Cool at School
When classes resume in 2008, one high school's energy-storage system is going to be chillin'.
By Lori Lovely

Farming the Sun
Electrical costs and power reliability are critical elements in sustaining agriculture's operations.
By Lyn Corum

West Coast Light
California is the perfect place for solar homes, and a new construction trend is proof.
By DeWitt Smith

The Spin on Flywheels
Flywheels are turning up in applications where around-the-clock reliability is critical.
By Henry Vere

Dream Machine
An inverter connection to the grid makes it possible for CHP to stay on when the lights go out.
By David Engle

Staying Ahead of the Curve
To effectively manage its utilities, a regional council established an energy management division.
By Peter Hildebrandt