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Secret DC Grid Has Been Powering Parts of San Francisco Since 1879 http://wp.me/p24P0q-pu

Secret DC Grid Has Been Powering Parts of San Francisco Since 1879 | Nextek Power Systems Blog DC electrical grids never really caught on for widespread public utility use. Their limited distribution range (a result of their late 1800s technology) couldn’t compete with AC’s transmission abilities. But one DC grid, located in San Francisco, has been… [ 237 more words. ]

Going Solar? There’s an App for That http://wp.me/p24P0q-pk

Going Solar? There’s an App for That | Nextek Power Systems Blog Getting the best performance from solar panels is critical to maximizing energy usage efficiency. Xylem, a water technology company, has introduced a free app for the iPhone that helps users adjust the placement and orientation of their panels. The app is…

Lincoln Tunnel Switches to High Efficiency LED Lighting http://wp.me/p24P0q-pg

Lincoln Tunnel Switches to High Efficiency LED Lighting | Nextek Power Systems Blog The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the agency that operates the Lincoln Tunnel, says the facility will save $283,000 per year from its recent switch to LED lighting. According to the agency, 42 million drivers pass through the tunnel that…