IBM, Sun Microsystems Top Greenpeace Cool IT Challenge
Greenpeace said low scores across the board show that the IT industry could do much more to provide leadership on climate change.
'Smart Turbine Blades' To Improve Wind Power
Researchers have developed a technique that uses sensors and computational software to constantly monitor forces exerted on wind turbine blades.
Siemens Breaks Ground For Chinese Wind Turbine Plant
German technology giant gets a foothold in China's growing wind power market.
Amelio Solar Introduces PV Duo Module
New Jersey-based company has combined a thin-film amorphous silicon photovoltaic device and thin-film copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS).
FERC Approves Funding Plan for International Transmission Project
Northeast Utilities, NSTAR and Hydro-Quebec are negotiating high voltage transmission line for Canadian hydropower.
DOE Announces $467M For Solar and Geothermal
New stimulus funding aims to accelerate deployment of renewable energy.
Houston, CCI Announce Building Retrofit Project
Houston is first C40 city in the U.S. to announce comprehensive retrofits with Clinton Climate Initiative.
G8+5 Launches International Partnership for Energy Efficiency
IPEEC will serve as a high-level forum for facilitating energy efficiency gains around the globe.
UNESCO Adds 22 Biosphere Sites to Reserve Network
Reserves are designated for testing integrated management of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine resources and biodiversity.
Columbia To Double Ethanol Production in 2009
Columbia is already the second largest producer of ethanol in Latin America, behind Brazil.