US Could be a Solar Nation by 2026
If the US kept up with Germany's pace of solar installations, our western mountain states could be 100% solar right now.
Giant Offshore Wind Farm Planned for Rhode Island, Massachusetts Coast
Deepwater Wind submitted plans for 1000 MW offshore wind farm.
New Technology Could Make EV Charging as Seemless as Driving
Car Charging Group filed patents for wireless EV charging in parking lots and garages, and even while vehicles are on the road.
US Green Building Council Raises LEED Standards for 2012
2012 standards require re-certification and mandatory reporting on energy and water management.
Colleges Going Solar in a Big Way
Installed solar capacity on campuses grows by 450% in just three years.
California to Recycle 75% by 2020, Oregon Hits 50% Recycling Rate
California Governor signs bill to recycle 75% by 2020, while Oregon recycled or recovered 50% of its waste in 2010.
China's PV Feed-In Law Results in Solar Boom, Unlike Weak US Subsidies
China's PV feed-in law has already led to a 14 GW pipeline, while the US subsidizes fossil fuels way more than renewables.
Vermont Aims for 90% Renewable Energy by 2050
Vermont will shut its sole nuclear plant and turn to renewables for most of its energy.
One Year Later: Gulf Coast Restoration Plan Released
Stakeholders are excited by the plan, which would restore wetlands and critical habitat, and deal with the dead zone, but funding has yet to be approved by Congress.
GE Invests $50 Million In India Wind Company Greenko
GE's investment funds 500 MW of wind across India, and sets the stage for 1 GW of projects.