If the solar energy revolution has taught us anything, it’s how the dynamics of the energy game is empowering consumers, as seen in Colorado. A recently released study by the Vote Solar Initiative and undertaken by Crossbar Energy said solar power systems in Colorado Xcel Energy districts provide up to $11 … [continued]
Germany added to its solar capacity in July. According to PV Magazine, 313 MW was added in July. This year alone 2,110 MW of new solar capacity have gone up in the European country.
Recently, the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) published an infograph about how homeowners can go solar and reap the economic benefits. The most well-known is a photovoltaic (PV) solar system. This provides electricity for homeowners. While RMI notes payback on a PV system can range between 0-23 years depending on various … [continued]
Chevy Volt, one of the top EVs on the market, is set to see a price drop in Canada. Green Autoblog notes General Motors is knocking off $5,000 (CDN) for those who buy a 2014 Volt at $36,895, plus $1,600 destination fee. However, tax incentives in different provinces makes the … [continued]
In the past few months, we have covered General Motors newest entry: The Chevy EV Spark. In a short time, its received good reviews from Consumer Reports and Engadget. And unsurprisingly, GM are looking to make it known just how environmentally and economically friendly the Chevy Spark is. Which is why they’ve released … [continued]
Originally posted on Green Living Ideas. Plug in Electric Vehicle (PEVs) in their first 2 ½ years on the market have seen about double the sales of hybrid electric vehicles 2 ½ years after they made their debut in 2000, according to a new report. An Electrification Coalition and Price Waterhouse … [continued]
Crowdfunding and green energy have a lot in common; both are often supported by grassroots movments, and both do their best to champion creative solutions in addressing poverty and energy concerns. A few months ago, the folks at Energysavings.com published an infographic related to some of the more interesting crowdfunded based … [continued]
This article was first published on EV Obsession. With EV sales increasing, more affordable models are starting to come into the marketplace. GM, in a bid to cash in on this market, recently released the Chevy Spark EV. In limited release, in California and Oregon, the five door compact car (after … [continued]
Anticipation mounts as the next generation of video game systems are starting to hit the market, promising more realistic graphics, better sound and a more movie-like experience. Last year, Nintendo released the Wii U, the successor to the Wii. This fall, Sony will release the PlayStation 4, while Microsoft enters … [continued]
Job creation and economic opportunity (not environmental concerns) are the primary drivers of the big electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing push being taken by many industrialized nations, according to a recent study from Indiana University Bloomington School of Public Environmental Affairs and the University of Kansas. The report reviewed various global … [continued]
