We all know Ronald McDonald, the chief of happiness of the fast-food empire. He’s been clowning around for nearly 50 years, while the Ronald McDonald House Charities has been in the serious business of helping sick children and their families since 1974. The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia thanks to Dr. READ MORE
Mike Breslin
Freelance Writer
Mike Breslin is a freelance writer based in New Jersey. He has 30-years experience writing for newspapers, magazines, multimedia and video production companies with concentration on business, energy, environmental and technical subjects. Mike is author of the sea adventure novels Found At Sea, Mystery of the Fjord Tide and Riddle of the Atlantis Moon. His short stories are posted on AmazonShorts.com.
Articles by Mike Breslin
August 2010
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August 2010
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The U.S. Army recently awarded a three-year contract to C&D Technologies of Blue Bell, Pa., to develop an advanced energy-storage system for use in grid-connected systems, off-grid applications and microgrid environments in conjunction with the Army’s Renewable Energy Generation Systems (REGS). READ MORE
August 2010
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N.J. Gov. Chris Christie has been blunt in his opposition to drilling for oil off the New Jersey coast and has gained substantial statewide support since the April BP oil spill. The state is highly protective of its beach tourism industry. READ MORE
July 2010
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As the electric grid develops to incorporate renewable generation, more robust transmission and smart meters, utilities are beginning to work on the final segment of delivery by automating their distribution networks. READ MORE
July 2010
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Smart Grid pilot and demonstration programs are underway in 33 states, according to a new report, “Smart Grid Growing Pains” from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. According to the report, utilities around the country face a number of challenges that need to be managed to ensure project costs are contained, cross-industry alliances are functional and customers are engaged. READ MORE
June 2010
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A new survey of more than 1,400 North American executives and managers responsible for making investments and managing energy in commercial buildings found that planned investment in energy efficiency is expected to rebound in 2010. READ MORE
June 2010
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A recent report, “Reenergizing America’s Defense,” released by the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate described how the Department of Defense (DOD) has initiated aggressive clean-energy programs in pursuit of its economic, security and environmental goals. The DOD, which accounts for nearly 80 percent of U.S. READ MORE
June 2010
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Nicola Tesla proposed the theory of wireless power transmission in the late 1800s and, in the early 1900s, he wirelessly powered lighting fixtures at his lab. Today, you can see how his idea has progressed at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry at a smart home exhibit, which is open through Jan. 9, 2011. READ MORE
May 2010
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The Navy is working with the Lighting Science Group Corp. to relamp streetscapes, parking lots and housing facilities at California’s Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) with energy-efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs). It may be the largest lighting retrofit and upgrade in U.S. Naval history. NBVC consists of two bases, Port Hueneme and Point Mugu. READ MORE