Challenges to Natural Gas Fracking Escalate
Even in industry-friendly Texas, persistent drought leads to fracking restrictions; NY Doctors warn against health risks of fracking.
Why Go Nuclear When Efficiency, Renewables Fit the Bill
Efficiency and renewables are safer and cheaper than new nuclear plants in Florida and Georgia would be.
Stop Subsidizing Fossil Fuels, IEA Tells Governments
Phasing out subsidies that reached half a trillion dollars in 2010 would reduce energy demand and carbon emissions.
More Lobbyists Found Complicit in Gaining State Dept Approval of Tar Sands Pipeline
Lobbying and cronyism related to the State Dept's approval of the tar sands pipeline has grown to include many more lobbyists.
U.S. Gasoline Use Declining, Tar Sands Pipeline Isn't Needed
The automobile centered lifestyle seems to be fading, while fuel economy is increasing.
US Solar Companies File Trade Complaint Against China
The trade complaint argues that $30 billion in subsidies gives Chinese companies an unfair competitive advantage, and that US manufacturing is being decimated by cheap Chinese imports.
BP to Build Massive Wind Farm in Kansas, Small Wind Could Triple
The importance of extending the Production Tax Credit for wind is evident in the growth of small wind and BP's new wind farm in Kansas.
Congressional Report Says Don't Let Wind Incentives Expire
If Congress again let's the production tax credit expire in 2012, it will stall the industry.
SunPower Releases First Sustainability Report in the Solar Industry
SunPower produced the report as a baseline for improving sustainability in the solar industry.
Clean Energy Roundup: 10/5/11
Maryland Wins Solar Decathlon 2011 DOE: $156M for Groundbreaking Energy Research DOE Finalizes Last Loan Guarantees for Solar, Bioenergy DOE Backs University Clean Energy Business Competitions $12 Million i6 Green Investment Maryland Wins Solar Decathlon 2011 On October 1, the University of Maryland won the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. Purdue University took second place and New Zealand (Victoria University of Wellington) took third-place in the 19-team event. The event ran from September 23-October 2 on the National Mall’s West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. Team Maryland, runner-up in 2007, entered WaterShed, which proposed water and energy efficiency solutions in addition to solar design, inspired by the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Their team’s entry won for the best blend of affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. It got 951 out of a possible 1,000 points. See the Solar Decathlon blog, the final scores and the Solar Decathlon website. $156 Million for Groundbreaking Energy Research On September 29, DOE awarded $156 million for 60 cutting-edge research projects under its Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) that are aimed at dramatically improving how the US produces and uses energy. Awardees will focus on accelerating cleantech […]
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