Colorado Bike To Work Challenge Draws 900 Companies
Now in its 16th year, employees cycle to work, which often leads regular non-motorized communtes.
Solar Geothermal Hybrid Gets Go-Ahead in Nevada
Enel Green Power North America has final approval to add a solar plant to its geothermal field in Nevada.
Price Collapse Will Help US Solar Market Double in 2011
Despite a struggling economy, the US solar PV market will double in 2011.
Evergreen Solar Files for Bankruptcy
In 2007, Evergreen was considered an industry leader with share prices above $100 a share.
Global Oil Consumption Hits All-Time High
The recession was only a blip on the upward climb of global oil consumption.
Green Building Industry to Hold 20% Share by 2013
Green building is moving toward a 20% share in the world construction market because of multiple drivers.
GE Replaces 60-Watt Incandescent With 13-Watt LED
Replacements for 75-watt and 100-watt incandescents will be on store shelves in 2012.
NYC to Get Net-Zero Energy, Net-Zero Water Building
The LEED-Platinum Solar 2 Building will host public educational and training programs on efficiency and renewables.
Obama Issues Executive Order on Environmental Justice
Federal agencies signed an MOU to to protect the health of people living in communities overburdened by pollution.
USDA, DOE Fund Bioenergy Crop Research
Projects aim to genetically improve non-food crops like switchgrass, poplar and miscanthus.