Renewable Energy Growth Expected to Plateau Without Greater Policy Certainty
Just as renewable energy is becoming widely competitive on price with fossil fuels, growth could slow through 2020 because of policy uncertainty in key markets, warns IEA.
Small Towns USA Get on LED Bandwagon
Even the smallest communities are switching to LED streetlights, bringing down emissions and energy bills.
Hawaii's Auction Challenges Energy Efficiency Innovators
To boost innovations in energy efficiency, Hawaii Energy is conducting the first efficiency auction we've heard of.
1955: Why the US Chose Nuclear Energy Over Solar
This amazing excerpt from the book, Let It Shine: The 6000-Year Story of Solar Energy, provides fascinating context to energy choices the US made in the 1950s. It was a pivotal moment for the advent of solar energy, but the US supported nuclear instead. What’s most interesting is all-out backing the US government gave the nuclear energy industry to get it off the ground. Similar histories are likely written about government support for oil and gas when they first emerged. Renewable energy industries have had no such support – infinitesimal by comparison. It’s a testament to pioneers in the solar and wind industries and a handful of supportive governments that they are nearing grid parity today. Prelude to the Embargo For almost three decades after the end of WWII, the US had few problems with its energy supply. Its industry, commerce, and homes all had ready access to oil and gas from both domestic and foreign sources. Most of the oil was close to the surface, easy to tap, and economical to extract. Foreign governments sold their oil to American companies at extremely low prices, and US government subsidies also helped to keep prices low and profits high. Natural gas […]
Green Bonds Come To Retail Investors
The World Bank issued a 10-year AAA Green Bond for Merrill Lynch investors - among the first green bonds directed at retail investors.
St. Luke's Hospital Goes Really Local With Its Own Organic Farm
St. Luke hospital's organic farm is a model that can be replicated around the world.
Verizon Boosts Renewable Energy Investment to $140 Million
With 25 megawatts of solar and fuel cells installed this year, Verizon ranks among the top 10 corporations in the US for use of renewable energy.
Two Trends Make Solar Industry Smile
With solar expected to reach grid parity in 26 states by 2017, manufacturers are finally moving back to feast from famine.
Electrical Unions Launch Net-Zero Energy Training Center for Members
Thousands of electrical workers will soon be skilled in the most advanced energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart grid technologies.
Give EPA Some Credit: US Has Cleaner Air
Thanks to the Clean Air Act, people in cities are breathing in two-thirds less air toxics, such as mercury, benzene and lead.