Renewable Energy Tops 10% of Domestic U.S. Energy Production
New government figures show that renewable energy surpassed 10% of domestic energy production in the first half of 2008.
First Cap-and-Trade Auction Held for Northeast Compact
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) held its first auction yesterday, marking the launch of the first mandatorty cap-and-trade system in the U.S.
Xerox Unveils Erasable Paper
Paper that erases itself for reuse could dramatically reduce office waste.
Deepwater Wind To Build $1B Rhode Island Offshore Wind Farm
Company will also establish manufacturing headquarters in Rhode Island in the hopes of supplying the entire Northeast U.S.
Sencera Completes $15M Equity Placement
Proceeds will be utilized to fund the company's first photovoltaic module factory in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Confluence Solar Raises $12.7M
Missouri-based company manufactures single crystal silicon wafers for solar cells.
New Mitsubishi Wind Turbine Being Tested at Oregon Wind Farm
New turbine is designed to withstand storm-level winds as high as 156 miles per hour.
'Time For Civil Disobedience' – Gore
Gore urges young people to engage in civil disobedience to stop the construction of coal-fired power plants.
'Green' Energy Promises 20 Million Jobs – U.N. Report
New United Nations report takes a close look at the types of jobs that could be created in 'green' energy by 2030.
Automakers May Receive $25B in Loans To Increase Fuel Efficiency
The House approved a spending bill that provides $25 billion in loans to the auto industry.