Code Green
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 […]
The Hotel of the Future? No, it’s Now! (Code Green)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Moore’s Law come to life, super efficiency; super service. A brand-new futuristic energy controls system that delivers light and air conditioning only to those parts that are occupied in the entire hotel. For instance, when a guest checks in, the AC automatically starts in the guest’s room […]
An Un-Radical Approach to Global Cooling (Code Green)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com No Unintended Consequences. U.N. scientists say we have 12 years to reverse global warming emissions or face extinction. Most Huge proposed solutions like iron in the ocean or mirrors in the sky, would produce Huge unintended, possibly catastrophic consequences. A safe is to coat city buildings with […]
The latest and greatest passive design technologies (Code Green)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Airflow is key. Technologies that improve air flow, heat abatement and reflectance are galloping toward achieving zero net energy homes inc. 1” = R-60 The host for this episode is Ethan Allen. The guest for this episode is Mary Jo Masters. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the […]
The Food/Climate Nexus (Code Green)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Backwards Economy. Our food choices can heal the climate crisis and redesign our economic system and social culture. The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for this episode is Doorae Shin. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm […]
LED’s: Elegant Workhorses (Code Green)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com LED’s can do anything efficiently. LED’s have come of age. They light everything from football stadiums and fine jewelry cases—efficiently The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for this episode is Jon Okuma. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to […]
What’s New for Old Buildings (Code Green)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com A host of new requirements when retrofitting. The vast majority of building permits involve retrofits to existing buildings and to date they have received short shrift in building code manuals. Enter the 2018 edition of the International Existing Building Code, just published and includes many hitherto neglected […]
Youth as Local Leaders in the Climate Movement (Code Green)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com On Code Green. Rachel James and her guests will go over class presentations, the Student Energy Summit, the Clean Energy Connect / Energy Conference Youth Academy (ECYA) and the Changemakers Campaign The host for this episode is Rachel James. The guest for this episode is Griff Jurgens. […]
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 […]