Go Green Project ‘09

So I have started working on a new “Go Green” project for next year.

So I’ve gone months without ever plugging my iphone, ds lite, ipod video, and digital camera into a wall socket. Only using Solar and Wind power to charge them.

So now it’s time to take it to the next level. Today (Wednesday the 12th) Florida Public Service Commission have approved the increase of electricity rates due to rising fuel costs. The rates kick in January and go from an affordable 5% increase to a “sell your first born” 25% increase.

Well with that being said I think it’s the perfect time to do a study on power usage.

I’m going to monitor each of my appliances and maximize the usage of each.

Solar and wind aren’t really viable on a scale like this. Not because they can’t get enough power but because it isn’t cost effective. Also solar panels today will be obsolete soon now that black silicon is being commercialized. 

My goal is to get a bike generator. A full kit costs in the neighborhood of 1k and it doesn’t include a bike =/ It’s going to be an expensive project but it the end I will be able to throw the kit into my trunk, strap the bike into a rack and travel with all of it.

This will also help with the Green Lifecaster Road Trip with Mike, if that ever happens.

I’m very excited

~ by vegantnt on November 13, 2008.