Commercial Building Retrofits Could Surpass $1.8 B in US by 2014
Retro-commissioning for energy efficiency in commercial buildings is expanding rapidly.
MIT Chemist Unveils Artificial Leaf
Device splits water into hydrogen and oxygen using sunlight.
Watch Plan B: Mobilizing To Save Civilization, on PBS
A documentary based on the book authored by Lester Brown will premier March 30, 10PM.
Algae Plant Moves Toward Commercial Production
Four plants are in under development to produce algae oil for biofuels and other industries.
New Paradigm in Battery Charging Under Development
New technology combines the best of batteries and capacitors. Electric vehicles could be charged just like filling up at the gas station.
Constellation Energy to Provide Solar, Wind to Feds
A first of its kind power purchase agreement will support the growth of solar, wind, while supplying government agencies with clean energy.
Schneider Electric Acquires Summit Energy
Schneider will be able to help customers optimize energy consumption on both the supply and demand sides.
Germany Sets Renewable Energy Record in 2010
Germany now gets 17 percent of its energy from renewables, exceeding natural gas and closing in on coal, nuclear.
In the US, Nuclear, Oil, Coal Rein over Renewable Energy
Major coal expansion announced, US nuclear subsidy remains firm.
EPA to Ban Powerful GHGs from Auto Air Conditioners
EPA has agreed to reverse position and ban HFCs in cars, which are more power greenhouse gases than carbon.