Polluters Target Northeast Cap-and-Trade, Renewable Portfolio Standards
Efforts to demolish the very successful cap-and-trade program in the Northeast are underway by Americans for Prosperity, and ALEC is working on repealing state RPSs.
Microsoft Models All Life On Earth
Microsoft is building a massive computer program that will map the world's ecosystems to guide future conservation policy.
Chinese Solar Imports Drop Dramatically, So Do Prices
In contrast to what many feared, solar prices are still dropping even though the US is importing significantly less solar modules from China.
Los Angeles Completing Biggest Retrofit Ever: Converting All Streetlights to LEDs
Streetlights consume 1% of all electricity in the US and Los Angeles is already saving 63% of energy.
Superbowl-Bound San Francisco 49ers: LEED, Net-Zero Energy
Their new Santa Clara Stadium will have solar covered foot bridges and a green roof.
$30 Million for Solar Leasing Firm OneRoof Energy
Unlike its competitors, OneRoof combines roofing and solar installation.
DOE's SunShot Funds Extreme Solar Cells
This round of funding is for research teams to develop the most efficient solar cells that are physically possible.
Washington DC Requires Privately Owned Buildings to Measure Energy, Water Use
The District already requires it for publicly owned buildings, and the results will be released to the public.
Cities Lead Over Feds on Climate Change Adaptation
The US lags behind cities elsewhere in the world, and lack of funding seems to be the biggest barrier.
Sales of Hybrids, Electric Cars Rising Fast
In contrast to what we hear in the media, they were the fastest growing segment in auto sales last year.