en-us Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Conservation News Percussion Rhythmyx Copyright BC Hydro http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss BC Hydro: Conservation News http://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/news/ BC Hydro’s latest conservation news with relative link to bchydro.com Baking on weekends part of B.C. resident's off-peak hours plan Campbell River resident Bill Swanson has the ideal recipe for energy-saving success. Swanson has learned some new energy saving ideas on BC Hydro's Conservation Research Initiative, a study that examines how time-of-use rates can encourage customers to switch their energy use to off-peak hours and lead to overall conservation. /powersmart/news/article56319.html /powersmart/news/article56319.html Tue, 13 May 2008 13:47:00 -0700 Self drive birding tour explores sites in B.C., Idaho, Washington A new self-drive birding tour, recently launched by wildlife groups and tourism promoters, includes more than 20 birdwatching areas in British Columbia and neighbouring U.S. states. /powersmart/news/article56301.html /powersmart/news/article56301.html Tue, 13 May 2008 10:32:00 -0700 Wind turbines could produce a fifth of U.S. electricity needs by 2030: report A U.S. Energy Department report says wind turbines could be producing a fifth of America's electricity within two decades. /powersmart/news/article56300.html /powersmart/news/article56300.html Tue, 13 May 2008 10:28:00 -0700 No evidence gas prices have dampened consumer thirst in carbon tax debate Experts say a carbon tax that raises fuel prices is unlikely to dramatically influence personal energy consumption, but will change business behaviour. /powersmart/news/article56299.html /powersmart/news/article56299.html Tue, 13 May 2008 10:22:00 -0700 Ottawa could move to label substance used to make chewing gum as toxic The federal government is considering declaring a substance used to make chewing gum as toxic after tests on the colourless liquid with a sweet, fruity smell linked it to cancer in lab rats. /powersmart/news/article56298.html /powersmart/news/article56298.html Tue, 13 May 2008 10:19:00 -0700 Vancouver firm builds homes, offices in backyards and laneways For years, Jake Fry and Aaron Rosensweet were in the right business, construction trades, at the right time. There was plenty of work, and lots of money, resulting from the development of huge homes on huge lots in Vancouver's wealthier neighbourhoods. But the partners wanted something bigger. Eventually, they found their answer in going small. The result is Smallworks, a four-year-old construction and design firm specializing in custom-made laneway or backyard buildings designed for use as living spaces, party rooms, workshops and artist studios. /powersmart/news/article56262.html /powersmart/news/article56262.html Mon, 12 May 2008 09:11:00 -0700 Lululemon helps shed light on saving electricity Considering that sustainability is a cornerstone of his clothing empire, Lululemon founder Chip Wilson wasn't the least bit shy about playing for Team Power Smart. Just take a look it his company's new Vancouver headquarters, opening later this year. Wilson saw the building as the perfect opportunity to do things right, so he insisted on recycled materials and state-of-the-art energy efficiency all around. /powersmart/news/article56280.html /powersmart/news/article56280.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Canada eyeing eventual hookup with EU carbon trading scheme /powersmart/news/article56267.html /powersmart/news/article56267.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700