Los Angeles Tops US Cities for Energy Star-Certified Buildings
For the fifth year, LA has the most Energy Star buildings in the US, followed by Washington DC and Chicago.
Japan Could Cut Solar FiT, Taiwan Benefits from Chinese Solar Duties
Solar prices are still dropping rapidly, which justifies a cut in the FiT, while Taiwan's solar manufacturers benefit from US tariffs on China.
Ryan Budget Cuts Everything Except Fossil Fuel Subsidies
To address the deficit, it's urgent to cut clean energy support and most other programs, but not fossil fuel subsidies.
Efficiency Resource Fund to Finance Upgrades in Smaller Buildings Across US
The fund expects to raise $10 million this year from investors to finance efficiency upgrades for all kinds of smaller buildings.
California's Mount Diablo School District Leads the World on Solar
The school district has 12.1 MW of solar at 51 schools on rooftops and carports.
Climate Change to Become Core Part of Curriculum
National science standards for schools across the US are about to be released which integrate teaching climate change into public school curriculums.
Fossil Fuel Industry Licks Its Chops, Anticipating Keystone Pipeline Approval
They are organizing the troops across the country to rally in favor of the pipeline.
All New Homes Must Have Solar, A Great Republican Idea
The mayor of Lancaster, California expects the city council to approve zoning changes that mandate solar on new construction.
EU Bans Animal-Tested Cosmetics
The ban ushers in a era of science that doesn't depend on animals and US manufacturers have already moved on because of the ban.
Waste Heat Powers Mixed Use Complex in Vancouver
Waste heat generated by a data center next door will provide heat, hot water and cooling for two towers and retail space.