Political Uncertainty in US, Biggest Impediment to Clean Energy Industry
The US is barely keeping up with other countries and political uncertainty is the biggest impediment.
BrightSource Shelves Enormous Concentrating Solar Project
Brightsource put the 500 MW Rio Mesa project on hold because of the need for more expensive environmental assessments.
Clean Energy Sacramento Launches Energy District
With no upfront costs, public and private property owners will get financing for efficiency and renewable energy upgrades.
Solar Forest Sprouts in North Carolina
2300 solar trees, patented by Envisions, will form a solar forest that produces 35 MW of electricity.
Progressive Investors Unite to Make Political Impact
New Media Ventures is a national network of angel investors that's funding groups that combine new media and technology.
Massive Concentrating Solar Plant Coming Online in Abu Dhabi
It's the first utility scale renewable energy project in Abu Dhabi and the biggest in the Middle East.
Smart Building Software Helps Schools Counteract Budget Cuts
Three of the biggest public school districts in the US are using IBM smarter building software to cut costs and generate revenue.
Wind Farms Can Supply 6% of US Electricity
2012 was a record year for US wind, growing 28% through 190 projects in 32 states.
K-12 Climate Denial Curriculum Introduced in 3 More States
ALEC hit the ground running this year, pushing model legislation that stirs up controversy over climate change in our youngest kids.
Hawaii Plans For Solar, Instead of Reacting To It
While other utilities cap the amount of distributed energy that can be added to the grid, Hawaii is planning for increased solar and upgrading the grid in advance.