A company that wants to connect the nation's three massive power grids at a facility in Clovis, N.M., has applied for regulatory approvals needed to move forward with the project.
The federal government has awarded nearly $18 million to build a refinery in Alpena that will produce biofuels.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Friday it will spend $564 million to speed up construction of 19 biorefineries that will turn agriculture and forest waste into diesel fuel. The list of projects:
The federal government is speeding up plans to produce more renewable fuels, announcing Friday it will spend nearly $600 million to help build plants that turn wood chips, cornstalks and algae into fuel.
Homeowners tired of paying high electricity bills can now turn the tables by selling excess electricity back to power companies at more lucrative rates.
The head of a green-energy project in Abu Dhabi says the oil-rich emirate plans to generate 7 percent of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2020.
U.S. President George W. Bush may have surprised international observers by pledging in his State of the Union address to break his country's addiction to foreign oil — but Sweden was already one step ahead of him.
A new Chinese law requires power grid operators to buy all the electricity produced by renewable energy generators - it will increase the proportion of energy that comes from renewable sources in coal-dependent China.
If the US ever gets to the point of 100% energy input from solar, wind, and tidal sources of our energy, should all Americans pay little or nothing for their energy costs? If the only energy came from solar, wind, and tidal sources, since they are all our sources, should the citi …
New Energy Plans put Toronto on the forefront of the green energy revolution. "...renewable energy projects will now get fast-tracked, and thanks to a new feed-in tariff plan, anyone and everyone who wants to get in on the sustainable..."
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"We must look to new research like this with eyes open for creative solutions, not use it to bunker down behind stale ideas."
[Manila, Philippines] As one of the environmental sector's most experienced solutions-providers, WWF asserts that embracing biofuels such as ethanol can help open up the automotive industry – and the economy in general – towards a cleaner and greener era.
After vowing to veto this year's biggest environmental bill, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to issue an executive order by midweek that would require all electric utilities to generate a third of their power from renewable resources, such as wind and solar power, by 2020.
World's largest wind turbine manufacturer, Vestas, facing stiff NIMBY opposition, has closed their factory on the Isle of Wight. 600 jobs have been or will soon be lost. "Many more jobs that depend on Vestas will follow."
President Obama wants to make the United States "the world's leading exporter of renewable energy," but in his seven months in office, it is China that has stepped on the gas in an effort to become the dominant player in green energy — especially in solar power, and even …
Most of the people on the Vine who've read my articles or comments would label me as a serious liberal. When it comes to the environment, I want what's best for our planet and I try to champion green policy whenever and wherever applicable.
People's Daily: "China plans to finish 100 gigawatts of wind power capacity by 2020 ... China will also become the biggest growth market for wind power generating capacity this year, ahead of the United States"
According to NZ Climate Change Minister Nick Smith, achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2020 would cost $17.5 billion (US$11.8 bn), put power prices up by 30% and require the equivalent of seven Clyde Dams
Apeldoorn (population just over 155,000) is located 70 kilometers from Amsterdam: "In 2020, all the energy consumed in Apeldoorn will be renewable, not fossil fuels, nuclear-free and produced in our own city".
Geothermal power is cost effective, reliable, and environmentally friendly, but it has previously been limited to geographic areas near tectonic plate boundaries.
Although there will be bumps along the way our Economy has stabilized. Consequently, enjoy a treat now and buy something for you and/or your family today.
In the Philippines of all places, the concept of the eco-car is alive and well. Driving around the town of Tabontabon are taxis made 90% from bamboo and running, of course, on eco-fuel with a base of coconut.
In order for the US economy to thrive we have to immediately do two things which we are currently not doing: 1) Convince the Global Market that our commercial paper offered by Wall Street is sound and has value.
Business in America just want a level plating field.
The high cost of putting hardware into orbit would seem to rule out space-based solar power on financial grounds, but several companies are betting that technology has changed the equation. Here's how such systems would work.
It is time to bring Change to Congress! Big Government, Outrageous Federal Spending, and a "Re-Distribution of Wealth Focus" are unsustainable policies.
The answer is Yes, if we can only purchase certain appliances, light bulbs, etc.
The Wind Energy Industry Tells the Truth as evidenced... Renewable Energy World 'Renewable Energy a 'Finance-driven' Industry'
A new biogas network showcases how future cities will be powered by locally produced energy
China, the world's second-biggest oil user, will boost its ability to produce power from clean energy sources to about 35 percent of total capacity by 2020 to counter climate change, State Grid Corp. said.
"At present, Solar Botanic is exploring several designs, from palm trees to broad leaves as well as flowers and shrubbery.