Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Electrify everything; clean cars; keep money at home. Hawaii is not only leading the way to 100% clean electrical energy, but to clean ground transportation as well. Providing ample charging stations and incentives will dramatically ramp up the number of electric vehicles on the road. The host […]
Tiny Cool = Shiny Tool (Code Green)
Like what you see? Please give generously. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=wOeJJadtCKGg5vYrkwGrAxeTPcjiElKt4Sa2G1y_Oir0nKbFgEa7SE-6K8vrP1t8jM6Vp0&country.x=US&locale.x=US Tiny homes; innovative reflectivity. Frank represents a modular-built tiny home whose walls are .75” ply with reflectivity exterior and interior, performing better than code-required insulation. The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for this episode is Frank Rogers. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the […]
No April Fool Really Cool Tool for Keeping Cool (Code Green)
Like what you see? Please give generously. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=wOeJJadtCKGg5vYrkwGrAxeTPcjiElKt4Sa2G1y_Oir0nKbFgEa7SE-6K8vrP1t8jM6Vp0&country.x=US&locale.x=US Whole house fans. Whole House fans keep home occupants cool even on the hottest days at a tiny fraction of air conditioners’ energy costs. Combine with passive features and you’re really cool. The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest f for this episode is […]
How Much Courage for Enough Storage (Code Green)
Can Hawaii store its way to 100% clean energy? Hawaii leads the nation in committing to 100% clean energy by 2045. Storing photovoltaic-produced energy is a key key. The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for this episode is Nick Dizon. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to […]
Carbon tax and dividend — Money for the people (Code Green)
The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act—how does it work?. The majority of Americans agree that climate change exists and that it is man-made. When France’s president tried to impose a carbon tax, serious riots broke out. How to create an acceptable carbon tax? The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for […]
Making the Invisible Visible at Kamehameha School (Code Green)
Furtive Learning. The School Innovation Group is developing an entirely new way of learning wherein the students become involved in campus energy projects and learn STEM skills while doing things—learning by “accident.” The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for this episode is Dora Nakafuji. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet […]
The Biggest, Baddest, Most Booming Recycler in Town (Code Green)
Waste? What waste? PVT Landfill accepts waste that is unacceptable by other recyclers or HPOWER and converts the product into any number of useful, valuable byproducts, creating a local “manufacturing” facility. The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guests for this episode are Steve Joseph and George Pritchard. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on […]
Indestructible Homes (Code Green)
Green building composite technology. Strata manufactures extremely durable walls and windows that offer complete protection against heat, fire and earthquakes, resulting in highly energy efficient structures. The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for this episode is Dennis Suzuki. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm […]
Daylighting is Cool (Code Green)
Cool Buildings First. Keeping heat out while letting light in is the keystone to passive design in Hawaii. Cooling by shading is ultra-efficient and natural light is what we evolved in. The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for this episode is Mike Brogan. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from […]
Plastics Plastics Everywhere (Code Green)
Host Howard Wiig speaks with scientific computer programmer Dr. Jan Hafner (International Pacific Research Center, University of Hawaii) about the growing problem of plastic and marine debris. The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for this episode is Jan Hafner. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 […]