Via the DOE: While many students are getting ready for school this month, teams of university and college students around the globe have been hard at work this summer creating solar-powered houses as part of the Energy Department’s 6th biennial Solar Decathlon. In January, we announced the 20 teams for the … [continued]
It’s intended to take the hassle out of electric vehicle charging, and, according to its designers, Qualcomm, is a simple but effective alternative to cumbersome plug-in charging stations. Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) is designed to eliminate unsightly charging stations and unnecessary cables, and with just about everything else … [continued]
This is a great recent post from Herman Trabish of Greentech Media. As the lead-in well summarizes: “A new study ‘blows apart the notion that the ITC is somehow welfare for the solar industry.‘” Here’s the piece: The honeymoon is over, a European regulator recently reportedly observed about renewables. … [continued]
Restaurants across the nation are pouring wine in a new way: from a tap. Wine in a keg isn’t a new idea; in Europe, kegged wine has a long history. Now, American restaurants are catching on to the trend, largely in response to customer demand for more eco-friendly wine. … [continued]
WASHINGTON, DC – The Obama Administration today finalized groundbreaking standards that will increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025. When combined with previous standards set by this Administration, this move will nearly double the fuel efficiency of those … [continued]
This is a guest post from one of our regular readers, Phoenix. In my opinion, it’s one of our best posts ever. Check it out: Before I launch into this article, let me share a few things about myself that may help to explain all of this. Ever since … [continued]
Here’s a guest post regarding an interesting-looking game, Balance of the Planet, which needs a bit of a bump on Kickstarter. Check it out: Twenty-two years ago, I published a software game called “Balance of the Planet.” It was a serious simulation of environmental problems. Despite its esoteric nature, … [continued]
Here’s a great guest post from Maria Hubert of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy: In July of 2012, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS), led by Commissioner Adam Putnam, issued an audit of energy initiatives including those funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) … [continued]
I ran across this great post by Jim Motavalli over on the wheego site (wheego is an electric car company). Thought is was worth a share, so here it is: Let me say at the outset that I don’t yet own an electric car, so I’m not a member of … [continued]
Here’s a great guest post by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) on renewable energy success stories in the US Heartland: Seventeen executives traveled through middle America last month and came away amazed by the can-do spirit alive in the heartland, in awe of how those connected to the … [continued]
