Articles by
Paul Gipe
Electrification: Heat Pump Dryer
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Paul Gipe
The state of California is encouraging home electrification through a series of measures providing rebates and technical assistance. One such ... Read more
Backup Power from a Bolt: EV Extend & V2L
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Paul Gipe
Since the advent of EVs, drivers have wondered how to use that big battery to power their home in an ... Read more
GM Autocharge and the Bolt: The Way Charging Should be
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Paul Gipe
We were on a road trip and pulled up to an EV Connect kiosk at Daniels Wood Land in Paso ... Read more
Set of Enertech 10-foot Long Blades for Sale
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Paul Gipe
Robert Kroeger, a former Enertech sales representative, has a set of 10-foot long Gougeon blades probably for a 4 kW ... Read more
1984 Films of Fayette Wind Turbines by Thomas Braise
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Paul Gipe
In the fall of 1984 California photographer Thomas Braise filmed Fayette Manufacturing’s wind turbines in the Altamont Pass. Braise was ... Read more
Electrification: Heat Pump Water Heater
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Paul Gipe
The most problematic part of our electrification journey was installation of the heat pump water heater. We had anticipated it ... Read more
The Siren’s Song: Nuclear Accident Calendar by David Weisman
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Paul Gipe
I’ll never forget the sound of the siren–or the screams–coming through the long distance phone line from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on ... Read more
Electrification: Fossil Gas is Gone–PG&E Pulled the Meter
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Paul Gipe
Our home electrification project is complete. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) turned off the fossil gas supply and pulled ... Read more
Electrification: Induction Stove
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Paul Gipe
As part of our elimination of gas burning appliances we installed an induction stove. While induction stoves have been around ... Read more
Executive Order for the Immediate Expansion of American Energy Production
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Paul Gipe
1 April 2025 I had my head down doing my work when I was stunned by this new executive order ... Read more
Cascade Community Wind Company?
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Paul Gipe
As part of my continuing project to document early wind projects, I am seeking information on the Cascade Community Wind ... Read more
Electrification: Tracking Down a Mystery Outlet
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Paul Gipe
Electrification: Tracking Down a Mystery Outlet We have a mystery outlet in the kitchen. It’s an old style outlet and ... Read more
