Saying Goodbye to the Wind Production Tax Credit
Once again, it expires at the end of this year, but this time hardly anyone is talking about it.
US Methane Emissions Beat Estimates, Thanks to Fracking
Methane emissions are five times higher where oil and gas drilling is concentrated, calling into question the use of natural gas as a bridge fuel.
Corporate Sustainability Reports Reach 86% of US Largest Companies
Of the world’s largest 250 companies, 93% publish annual reports - - pretty impressive, but they have a ways to go on quality.
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.