New Solar/ Geothermal Zone Approved for California
The 64,000 acre area has the potential for 3.3 GW of solar and 150 MW of geothernal.
Small Hydro Legislation Signed By President Obama
Two bills streamline the process to generate hydro energy from existing dams and other structures, potentially 60 GW of electricity.
University of Connecticut: Coolest School for 2013
Locally grown food and 600 sustainability-related courses are among the factors that stand out.
Musk Unveils Vision of Superfast Solar-Powered Mass Transit
The Hyperloop would be much cheaper to build than high speed rail and twice as fast as airplanes.
NanoTags Used to Site Offshore Wind Turbines Away From Bird Populations
Researchers are using NanoTags to track offshore movements of species of concern to make sure wind turbines don't interfere with their migration routes.
Control4 Brings Home Automation to Nasdaq
This home automation company raised a successful IPO bringing its market value to $500 million.
How Much Land Does it Take to Produce Solar Energy for 1000 Homes?
Based on data from operating solar plants, NREL researchers know exactly how much land is needed to provide specific amounts of solar electricity.
Cameras, Weather Models Help Predict Wind Farm Performance
IBM's forecasting technology gives utilties much more accurate information on how much solar or wind energy can be produced on a given day.
No Plugs Required For Sun-Charged Notebook Computer
This solar-powered notebook gets 8-10 hours on a charge.
Green Investors Wield Their Might
Environmental and social resolutions now account for 40% of all shareholder proposals filed with US companies.