Renewable Energy Beats Natural Gas: Supplies 46% of All New US Electricity Capacity
And new renewable energy capacity this year is 48% higher than 2011.
Energy Efficiency Legislation Passes House of Representatives
In a rare showing of bipartisan support, they passed a weak, but better-than-nothing bill.
Solar Exceeds Anticipated Savings for Municipal Water Plants
Communities installing solar to run water treatment plants are saving more money than anticipated.
The Beauty of Floating Solar Panels
They also have many advantages that can bring down the cost and turn up their power.
Another Problem for Solar Industry: Declining Quality
Solar manufacturers seem to be cutting corners on the quality of their components.
Municipal Waste-to-Biofuels – A New Trend?
Fulcrum BioEnergy's first plant in Nevada would convert the waste of a small city into transportation fuels.
What's In Store for Cleantech in 2013?
Dallas Kachan predicts sources of capital will shift and long term risks for solar, wind and electric vehicles will become evident.
Green Technology Spotlight: Lighter, Longer Wind Turbine Blades
Turbine designs that generate more power more cost-effectively are crucial for improving wind farm economics.
US Moves Forward on Offshore Wind, Advanced Batteries
The first-ever competitive offshore wind lease sales announced for next year, and DOE's energy storage innovation hub gets going.
Denver Honored as 'Solar Friendly Community'
The city and county are honored as the state's first solar friendly community because of its model permitting and inspection processes.