Arnold Schwarzenegger Honored as Renewable Energy Leader of the Decade
He calls for a level playing field for renewables in his keynote, calling it his crusade.
How the Recession is Changing Peoples’ Views of Green Products, Companies
The Green Revolution is turning out to be more of a Green Evolution, at least for now. Before 2009, the number of green products on the market was rapidly increasing as was competition among industry players to be seen as "green" among an increasingly sophisticated public. It was close to hitting a critical mass, with 76% of Americans qualifying as "light green consumers" – those who consistently seek out and buy some green products or services. But people are generally purchasing fewer green products as a result of the recession, according to a survey, "The Green Evolution" by Grail Research. That’s not surprising news as 65% of respondents say they’ve changed their purchasing behavior because of the recession – most of them buy less overall, and those products they buy are less expensive ones. Since the biggest barrier to purchasing green products has always been the perceived higher price, it makes sense that green purchases go down when times are tough. Another reason people say they don’t buy green is "low availability" of products – they aren’t as easily accessible as conventional products. That shows there’s still interest and if more companies offered such products the price would come down […]
GOP Wants to Trade Payroll Tax, Unemployment for Tar Sands Pipeline Approval
The GOP wants to extract a political price for voting for extensions of unemployment benefits and the payroll tax. They want the tar sands pipeline pushed through and other environmental regs axed.
Auctions Replace Renewable Energy Subsidies? India Auction Cuts Solar Costs 30%
Why use subsidies if you can get solar at bargain basement prices?
International Trade Commission Votes Unanimously to Fully Investigate Chinese Solar Import Complaint
The ITC will move forward on the SolarWorld-initiated investigation.
Who Will Win the Race for Biofuels Used in Aviation?
RenewableFuels.org, launched by Sir Richard Branson's Carbon War Room, will help investors and the aviation industry accelerate use of biofuels.
Chevy Volt Buyers Love Their Car
Consumer Reports survey rates Volt Owners as most satisfied in US.
Obama Announces $4 Billion Green Building Initiative
The goal is to raise energy efficiency in public and private buildings 20% by 2020.
California Gets Almost $1 Billion for High Speed Rail
High-speed rail is expected nearly double around the world over the next few years, and will be in 24 countries by 2014.
IEA Favors Price on Carbon, Priority Solar Projects Announced
A price on carbon would spur widespread innovation and would be effective than subsidizing specific technologies; BLM announces 17 renewable energy projects for 2012, Indian land leasing streamlined.