Tag Archives: energy

Energy news that caught my eye

Posted on July 19, 2013 by way0utwest

I’ve been a big fan of nuclear energy ever since I worked at a power plant. Before that I was terrified and didn’t think it was a good idea, but I learned quite a bit about how it works and … Continue reading →

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Less Energy through Better Design

Posted on April 30, 2012 by way0utwest

When I attended SQL Saturday #131 at the Chandler Gilbert Community College, I was struck by a few design elements that I thought were great examples of how a little thought can improve the experience of a space, and use … Continue reading →

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Smelly Power

Posted on April 24, 2012 by way0utwest

Power is a limited resource and it’s become an issue in more and more data centers over the years. As we use more computing resources, the effort to provide power becomes a challenge. A decade ago I wrote an inventory … Continue reading →

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Smart Car Charging

Posted on March 1, 2012 by way0utwest

I don’t know if electric cars are the answer, but I do think electricity will play a larger part of how we move things around in the future. Overall it’s more efficient, if we can figure out how to generate … Continue reading →

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