1-Year Anniversary: California's Cap-and-Trade is a Success
Cap-and-trade raised $1.4 billion in its first year and is widely considered a success.
LED Lights: Another Challenge for Utilities
As more cities switch to LED street lights, that's yet another threat to utilities' traditional business model.
LEED v4 Encourages Developers to Build for the Future
The new version of LEED focuses on outcomes, rather than piecemeal features of buildings.
Why is Google Funding ALEC?
Google, known for its strong advocacy on climate change and renewable energy, supports a slew of organizations who would unravel those efforts.
Marijuana Growers Are High on Greenhouse Gases
Would you guess that growing marijuana indoors consumes 1% of US electricity? Yikes!
Thanks President Obama! Orders 20% Renewable Energy in Federal Government by 2020
President Obama issued an executive order requiring all federal agencies to use 20% renewable energy by 2020, saying the US must lead by example on climate change.
Exxon, Microsoft, Walmart Among Big Corporations Planning for Carbon Tax
Some of the biggest corporations include a carbon tax in financial projections because they know it's inevitable.
A GMO Apple?
The comment period is about to close for a GMO apple that doesn't turn brown - the first GMO solely for shelf life and cosmetic appeal.
ALEC Gears Up For 2014
Undermining renewable energy in favor of natural gas and tar sands, and preventing EPA from regulating power plants are some of the items on ALEC's extensive agenda.
Soft Costs Most Expensive Part of Solar Installation, NREL Says
Now that it costs 75% less to produce solar modules, soft costs are the most expensive part of an installation - 64% of the final price.
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