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Daniel Stouffer - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I am Daniel Stouffer. I am a part-time writer, passionate Solar Energy Consultant, an advocate of international cell phones, and a full-time Product Manager for Refrigerant Tracker, a solution to help manage, track, report refrigerant gases.
Educated in English and Mathematics, I dabble in writing pieces of this or that on the Internet while I work my day job building demand side energy management, carbon footprint reporting, and refrigerant gas tracking software.
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- Are Tri-Band Mobile Phones Right For Me?
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] Why exactly do you need tri-band mobile phones? As good a question as it may be, it calls for the need to have a quick look at how cellular phones generally work in the US and beyond its boundaries.
- Get Onto the Fast Track With Prepaid Mobile Phone Plans
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] Prepaid mobile phone plans are not just for those who do not wish to undergo a credit check, or who have less than perfect credit. In the past if you had these problems you were quite restricted. Only certain types of phone and certain plans were available to you if you prepaid.
- International Mobile Phone
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] We can't do without our trusty cell phone and if you are thinking about a business trip to a foreign land or a well-deserved overseas vacation you will be relying on it even more. When a long way from home it is more important than ever to keep in touch with loved ones or other important people.
- What Are Your Prepaid Cell Service Options?
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] It is important to analyze your past use and project your potential use for the first couple of months when you are considering a switch to prepaid cell service. You can certainly choose the most cost-effective option but be careful, as many of the carriers have traditionally produced billing statements that are difficult to analyze.
- What is the UK Carbon Reduction Commitment?
[News-and-Society:Environmental] The UK Carbon Reduction Commitment is a British based initiative, which is anticipated to provide a model for the rest of the world. The US Environmental Protection Agency announced shortly after introduction by the UK Department that they plan to introduce a similar scheme.
- Cell Phone Internet Access
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) network offers the best global coverage and high speed cell phone internet access service. This global digital network is available in over 200 countries worldwide, which means far-reaching Web access via your cell phone.
- Tips & Tricks of Selecting Cell Phone Services
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] When you are shopping for the best cell phone services consider numerous factors before you dive in. Analyze your specific needs before you go any further, and remember that a cheap plan is not really cheap if your actual usage does not correspond with the plan's particular profile.
- What You Need to Consider When Buying Cell Phone Family Calling Plans
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] As the family grows bigger and bigger, your prime concerns are going to be about your budget and of course safety. However, when it comes to communication, you need not worry about both simply because a cell phone family plan will help solve everything for you.
- Using No Contract Cell Plans
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] One of the great advantages of choosing no contract cell plans is that if you have had poor credit or have had problems in the past, or have not amassed any credit due to your age, you are in the clear as you do not have to go through a credit check. Another advantage is that you don't have to find money for a security deposit.
- International Cellular Phone Coverage
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] There are a number of different types of international calling plans available. To save money, do a price comparison based on your needs. Consider your overall international calling usage during a typical month. Look at how many minutes you use and how much you pay for them. Also factor in any additional surcharges and fees. Based on your volume of international calls, you can choose a plan that provides the most savings.
- Essential Facts About Portable Vehicle GPS Systems
[Communications:GPS] One can use a portable vehicle GPS system like an extra pair of eyes. A system does not have to be the top of the line system to be useful. Any GPS device has an uncanny ability to help you parallel park your car or to get you out of a jam when you are totally and utterly lost. For these reasons and many more, they are worth every penny spent.
- A Brief History of GPS Products
[Communications:GPS] GPS systems and GPS products contains a broad range of GPS technologies, product types, and companies serving all types of industries. The GPS navigation products and the original set of satellites were developed by the government. They still, to this day, continue to maintain the technology.
- VOIP Cell Phone Enable World Communications
[Communications:VOIP] Getting Better Cell Phone Services with Enhanced VOIP Technology - Unlike traditional copper wire phone systems that use an analog voice signal, Internet Protocol (IP) converts analog to a clearer, faster, digital format. Digital provides better quality and service and, because its signal can be compressed, it can perform a great many more communication functions.
- Prepaid Mobile Phone Plans
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] There are a variety of different prepaid cellular phone plans options available, but many of them come with a contract and a requirement to purchase a certain type of service every month for a given term. In many circumstances, consumers will want to opt for a prepaid plan. Still others may have had some difficulties in the past and carry a poor or nonexistent credit rating.
- International Cellular Phones
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] The best money saving international calling plans are those that offer unlimited calls for one flat rate. With a flat rate, there's no need to keep track of minutes, peak calling times, or roaming charges. A flat rate means you can call anywhere, anytime, and talk for as long as you want.
- How to Buy a Global Mobile Phone
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] There are an emerging volume of global mobile phones becoming available within about 40 countries worldwide. To save money, do a price comparison based on your needs for international calling. Consider your overall usage footprint during your business travel or everyday calling patterns. Look at how many minutes you use and how much you pay for them. Also factor in any additional surcharges and fees that regular wireless carriers charge.
- 5G Cellular Technology is Here
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone-Reviews] 5G technology cell phones are entering the marketplace in a big way. Recent surveys suggested that one in every ten US professionals will actually get one. Others say it is just too expensive. If you are to step up to 5G technology, you can go ahead and get one.
- Family Cell Plans - Tips to Picking the Right Coverage
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] It is critical to lay out the different options, coverages, and data or texting limits before singing into a long term coverage plan. Even better, you should see a family plan that offers unlimited calling, data, and text messaging. They do exist; Doing your research upfront will save you a lot of difficult decisions and conversations with push sales agents. No need to get talked into anything when your family cellular coverage is well thought out and makes logical sense related to your needs.
- A Carbon Footprint is Impacted by Fugitive Refrigerant Gas Emissions
[News-and-Society:Environmental] Organizations are required to track the refrigerant leak rates and report annul refrigerant usage it to the EPA. Fugitive emissions in particular are defined in carbon emissions reporting protocols as one of four emissions scopes that will be regulated.
- Is Your Organization Flirting With EPA Compliance Risk?
[Legal:Regulatory-Compliance] The EPA enforcement penalties applies to facilities that improperly emit, vent, or dispose of refrigerant gas. The law requires proper servicing and safe removal of any equipment using restricted substances, such as ozone depleting substances (ODS). Noncompliance could result in fines of up to $25,000 a day, per violating HVAC-R system.
- Home Based Solar Energy Businesses Are About to Explode
[Home-Based-Business] In fact renewable energy is in the forefront of business opportunities right now. For those who are passionate about saving money, going green and creating a home based business, a solar energy business is a golden opportunity.
- How to Report Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) - A Summary of the Pending GHG Regulations
[News-and-Society:Environmental] The newly formed Obama administration has listed greenhouse gas (GHG) tracking and reporting as a major goal, with the objective of protecting the future of the environment by reducing today's carbon footprint. If no action were taken, the makeup of the earth would significantly altered. Future actions will establish a market drive carbon cap and trade program to drive GHG emissions reductions.
- Understanding How Refrigerant Gases Cause Ozone Layer Destruction
[News-and-Society:Environmental] Since the causes of ozone layer depletion were identified, solutions were put into place to reduce or eliminate their usage. The U.S. Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocols address the problem internationally. The goal of these treaties is to stop the damage to the ozone layer by phasing out known contributors.
- The Dangers of R22 Refrigerant to the Environment
[News-and-Society:Environmental] As a result of new environmental laws, managing the use of R22 refrigerant gas is more important than ever as government regulators can conduct unannounced spot checks to ensure tracking records comply with the reporting requirements. If there is a refrigerant leak, documentation must show how the gases were recovered. All of this is not to mention the supply of R22 will be 20 percent below market demand starting in 2010.
- Refrigerant Gas R-22 Is Phasing Out - Possibly Costing You Money Along the Way
[Business:Industrial-Mechanical] As a result of new environmental laws, managing the use of R22 refrigerant gas is more important than ever as government regulators can conduct unannounced spot checks to ensure tracking records comply with the reporting requirements. If there is a refrigerant leak, documentation must show how the gases were recovered. All of this is not to mention the supply of R22 will be 20 percent below market demand starting in 2010.
- EPA to Mandate Carbon (CO2) Emissions Tracking and Reporting
[News-and-Society:Environmental] The U.S. EPA and other international government agencies have stated that carbon dioxide is a great danger to the health of the public in general and will be strictly regulated in the near future. A measuring, managing, and mitigating greenhouse gas emission places the foundation for future carbon emissions trading schemes within the United States.
- What the US Clean Air Act Means to Your Organization
[News-and-Society:Environmental] The U.S. Clean Air Act clearly defines the role of the federal government and U.S. states when dealing with air quality measures. Among the areas addressed under the regulation are measures to control interstate air pollution, and leak detection and repair standards for commercial equipment that emits harmful substances.
- The Climate Registry Helps All Organizations Track, Report, and Verify Carbon Emissions
[Reference-and-Education] The Climate Registry makes it politically and geographically easier for countries to come together to achieve positive effects on climate change. By using a common framework or set of reporting protocols, current and future carbon emissions management programs, perhaps adopted at a national level through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), can work together and be supported at a reduced cost across the economy.
- How to Navigate the Complexities of the Montreal Protocol
[Legal:Regulatory-Compliance] A key component of The Montreal Protocol is its continuous monitoring of facilities containing refrigerant gases to make certain that proper control measures are in place for dealing with substances that are harmful to the environment, i.e. ozone depleting substances (ODS). However, the increasing focus remains on companies and industries that fail to comply with this agreement. The result can be thousands of dollars in fines.
- Refrigerant Leaks Cost a Business Money, Damage the Environment, And Have Carbon Consequences
[News-and-Society:Environmental] In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set strict standards for regulating and monitoring a refrigerant leak. The Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocols were both created to establish similar environmental standards internationally. These regulations include protocols for repairing refrigerant leaks or disposing of systems within a certain time frame.
- Refrigerant Compliance Includes Calculating Carbon Emissions
[News-and-Society:Environmental] Calculating carbon emissions is a complex process. The different types of emissions need to be identified and collected company wide. In addition, tracking methods need to show the daily use of refrigerant gas. The end result will show the global warming potential for each facility with a refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) system or heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
- CARB Tightens the Requirements on Refrigerant Gas Management
[Health-and-Fitness:Environmental-Issues] The California Air Resources Board was formed to focus on air quality and areas for improvement. A good refrigerant gas management program is an essential element. CARB has been proactive, working with the people of the state, its' corporations and government bodies with the aim of protecting public health, welfare and the delicate ecology.
- It a Perfect Time to Start a Solar Energy Business - Even in a Down Economy
[Business:Small-Business] The following explains how to get a small business started in a down economy. We will also define what a home based or work from home business is, what entrepreneurial skills are needed to start one, how good opportunities should not require upfront investments, and add a short commentary on the prospects of solar energy as a small business offering in 2009 - 2010.
- How to Understand Government Laws For Refrigerant Gases (R-22 HCFCs)
[Reference-and-Education] The following article defines refrigerant gases (i.e. the different refrigerant types and the categories of HCFCs, CFCs, PFCs), where they come from, why they are used, and how existing United States and European regulations require detailed monitoring and reporting of refrigerant usage, purchase and destruction, and service tracking.
- How to Start a Solar Energy Business During a Down Economy
[Home-Based-Business] The following article Creating A Solar Energy Business on A Shoe String Budget will define what a home based or work from home business is, what entrepreneurial skills are needed to start one, how good opportunities should not require upfront investments, and add a short commentary on the prospects of solar energy as a small business offering in 2009 - 2010.
- Tips to Understanding the CARB Stationary Refrigeration Equipment Program
[News-and-Society:Environmental] The following explains the refrigerant gas management program to be included in the AB 32 legislation in California. We will also provide details related AC/HVAC system refrigerant gas leak detection, monitoring, tracking, and reporting. These details related to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulation to be passed in early 2009 as well as the anticipated U.S. EPA adoption of similar regulations.
- How to Reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHGs) Emissions With Refrigerant Gas Tracking
[News-and-Society:Energy] Explained, at a high-level, are a few of the emerging carbon emissions reporting protocols. There are dozens CO2 reporting requirements under development Worldwide. As of early 2009, The Climate Registry's reporting protocol is leading the way in the United States. The EPA, ISO 14064, and World Resources Institute also have documented carbon emissions reporting protocols worth reviewing.
- California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) - Early Actions For Refrigerant Gas Management
[News-and-Society:Environmental] The following explains the California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) at summary level with a short introduction to the Stationary Equipment Refrigerant Management Program to be integrated into the AB 32 legislation in 2009. Communicated here is information related to existing and emerging refrigerant gas management, monitoring, tracking, and reporting legislation to be effective in 2010.
- Tips to Starting a Home Based Solar Energy Business
[Home-Based-Business] Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is evolving rapidly to address today's global climate and energy challenges. As it does, the solar revolution provides excellent business opportunities. The following outlines the requirements to starting your own home-based solar energy business.
- Refrigerant Gas Management - Staying in Compliance of Government Regulations
[Reference-and-Education] The article describes refrigerant gases, the different types of refrigerants, and their categories such as HCFCs, CFCs, and PFCs. Further explained is where refrigerant gases come from, why they are used in AC & HVAC equipment, and how existing United States and European regulations require detailed monitoring and reporting of refrigerant gas usage, leaks, and disposal.
- What is Renewable Energy? A Summary Overview
[Home-Improvement:Energy-Efficiency] The United States can use less the fossil fuels by leveraging alternative energy sources more effectively. The dirty coal energy plants can be decommissioned by turning to alternatives to these energy sources. There is a lot of energy can produced naturally if society only try to research and develop the technologies needed to do so.
- Sales Leads, Funnels, Revenue, and Success - Making Money Online is Dependent on All of This
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Internet-Marketing] Sales leads must start the day you go into business and continue until the day you stop. They are the lifeblood and the primary source of revenue for your business. Without the continual replenishing of your sales funnel, your cash flow, revenue, and business will eventually dry up.
- Cyberdust, Ruined, Or Busted? Web Site Traffic is the Engine Necessary to Make Money Online
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Internet-Marketing] Web site traffic is the life blood of any web site and is critical to the success of any online business. Without it you can't make money online or generate leads. Without it, your online business is just collecting cyber dust.
- It is Easy - 1-2-3-Click - Making Money Online With Traffic Exchanges
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Internet-Marketing] Making money online used to be very difficult. You needed to have a high quality product (err, you still do need a good product), possess advanced Internet marketing skills, and be willing to invest large sums of money to set up professional sale website.
- What? Your Cash Flow Stinks? Making Money Online is About Cash Flow
[Business] Positive cash flow is critical to making money online. It is the lifeblood of any company, on or off-line, and is the key to making real long term money online. Without it, an online business or an off line company can't pay its payroll, invest in marketing, and most importantly line the owner's pockets with cash.
- The Secret to Making Money Online - Hint, Work Is Required
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Internet-Marketing] My advice if you want to make money online, you must first come to grips with what you mean by success. What exactly are your online expectations? Traffic exchanges are often attractive because they are non-intrusive and are usually free. Finding new opportunities to make money online is easy. It takes common sense, logic, and the understanding that "real work = real money". Anything else is just a pack of lies.
- Residential Solar Power - Module Solar Panel Designs
[Home-Improvement:Energy-Efficiency] Solar energy terms, system electricity production, effects of trees and other shading factors are all things to consider when installing a residential solar energy system. The same can be said for the actual system installation: How do they install a solar energy system in 2 days or less? The following explains how solar equipment is design, manufactured, and installed. This saves time, money, and lessens the complexity of maintenance.
- Home Solar Power - Doping Silicon to Improve Energy Production - Part 10
[Reference-and-Education] Introducing impurities, called dopants, into the silicon making up the solar cell creates the one-way flow of electrons necessary to produce electricity more efficient. Two differently doped silicon wafers are layered together to create this flow.
- Home Solar Energy Systems and the Photoelectric Effect (Part 9)
[Home-Improvement:Energy-Efficiency] Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the photoelectric effect, not for his work on relativity. Little did one know that the same people who helped us calculate everything under the sun is also the same person helping to bring renewable solar energy to the masses.
- Home Solar Power - Understanding the Site Evaluation Process (Part 8)
[News-and-Society:Environmental] A innovative company has a new strategy to remove all of the barriers to solar generated energy. This solar equipment manufacturer is offering a solar energy unit to American homeowners on a rental basis. No need to purchase a system outright any longer.
- Residential Solar Energy, Solar Cells Types, and the Growth of Silicon Sources (Part 7)
[Reference-and-Education] We are now at the dawn of a home solar energy revolution. The solar power manufacturers invented and are beginning to manufacture new solar modules that do not use silicon at all. There are alternative materials using nano-technology that are and will continue to radically change the consumption and production of solar generated electricity.
- Home Solar Power - Understanding Sunlight Hours and the Effects of Sun Angle (Part 6)
[Home-Improvement:Energy-Efficiency] Throughout most of the United States, the average homeowner can expect 4 or 5 sun-hours per day. This is true even in rainy Seattle and most of Alaska. Each of these locations still receive about 3 or 4 sun-hours per day. This means, of course that more panels are needed to cover consumption but solar generated electricity is still possible.
- Measuring Solar Power - What the Sun Has to Offer (Part 5)
[News-and-Society:Energy] One objection you will hear to solar is that a site is too cloudy, too much snow falls in your area, it is foggy, or your weather just does not seem conducive to solar generated electricity. One must ask what country has the greatest amount of installed solar electricity. The answer is Germany which lies north of the United States and Japan.
- Project Managing Your Basement Remodel - A Few Easy Tips
[Home-Improvement:Remodeling] There are a number of key things to consider when remodeling your basement. Keeping your head on your shoulders and not getting too stressed out will go a long way. It is possible to conduct much of the work yourself, if you are so inclined, but often using the services of a professional saves you time and money in the long run.
- Home Solar Power Systems - How Many Kilowatts (kWs) Are Created?
[Home-Improvement:Energy-Efficiency] Think of your home energy or electricity consumption as a bucket of water and the amount of solar radiation as the time they need to fill that bucket. It is easier to understand how to size a residential solar energy system to meet your home usage needs with this in mind.
- How to Qualify For a Home Solar Energy System Rental
[Home-Improvement:Energy-Efficiency] The economics of home solar power have changed. A new solar panel rental service is the first to give a homeowner the option to use solar energy without having to make a huge investment. Now, every American homeowner can decide to upgrade to solar if their home passes a solar suitability study.
- How to Purchase Environmentally-Friendly Household Items
[News-and-Society:Environmental] You can opt for natural cleaners and alternative products for you home that are tough on dirt yet gentle on the Earth. You can minimize your impact on the environment while maximizing the beauty of your home with many eco-friendly products coming to market daily.
- How Residential Solar Power Works - Re-Thinking Solar (Part 2)
[Reference-and-Education] Becoming knowledgeable in the electrical technical terms is an important step when considering purchasing or renting a solar energy system for your home. You should feel comfortable talking with solar industry experts about your home solar options. In this article, we will dive into understanding the language of residential solar electric systems.
- How To Start An Online Business - Going Green Is Popular!
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Internet-Marketing] How you build your online business depends upon a number of things. What exactly you decided to sell, trade, or barter online depends upon the market you think you can cater. Often times, it is the easiest things that tend to be missed when first starting out. Cover the basics first and all else should follow.
- How to Understand Energy Jargon - Step One to Rethinking Solar (Part 1)
[News-and-Society:Energy] This article provides a fundamental understanding of electricity terms needed to understand how solar photovoltaic (PV) technology works. It is not intended to not make you a solar energy expert. There will always be people with more information than you but that is a good thing. You can learn from them.
- How to Manage Costs of Home Remodeling
[Home-Improvement:Remodeling] There are times that a home renovation project estimate will leave you with sticker shock. However, there are further considerations to make before scrapping a relatively expensive project. The considerations include the overall value of your home and the cost savings you can squeeze out of leveraging reusable building materials.
- How to be Environmentally-Friendly Buying Household Items
[News-and-Society:Environmental] Going Green around your house can be cost effective, inexpensive, and can save you money. There are many money saving opportunities available to those who think creatively and look for the sun, the wind, or they neighbor for a little help.
- How to Rent a Solar Energy System for Your Home
[Home-Improvement:Energy-Efficiency] The interest in renewable, solar power is exploding. Unfortunately, many homeowners today are turned off from installing residential photovoltaic (solar PV) cells due to high upfront system purchase. The payback period on most purchased systems is 5 to 10 years. Fortunately, a new solar system rental program is allowing all of the money barriers and investment limitations go away.
- How to Cost Effectively Start a Solar Energy Business
[News-and-Society:Energy] We are at the dawn of a solar revolution in the United States. Every aspect of the solar industry is experiencing explosive growth. Triple digit expansion in solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturing, to the need for solar sales associates, to the huge demand for solar system installers. Opportunities abound everywhere.
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