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.
Iconic San Francisco Building Gets Energy Retrofit
The Flood Building is now 75% more efficient than comparable buildings.
How President Obama Can Move On Climate Change Now
He plans to use corporate tax reform to level the field for renewable energy, and a bicameral climate change task force plans to move him and Americans forward.