[social_buttons] On the endless laundry list of markets that have struggled to muddle through the financial mess known as the global economic crisis, the wind sector seems to be showing signs of a rebound, albeit a small one. A recent article featured in the Financial Times highlighted the “period of … [continued]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/lFJc4xuFPcc&hl=en&fs=1&] Hail – the Return of the Sun [social_buttons] There’s been a lot of negativity around the solar space in recent weeks because it has been hard going for some companies. And I don’t want to belittle their pain – manufacturers have big stockpiles and if they’re publically listed their … [continued]
California, which has often led the nation in emissions reductions and environmental initiatives, is not the standard bearer in producing renewable energy today. If you consider all forms of renewable energy — solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal, then California isn’t at the top in total production, and as a percentage … [continued]
[social_buttons] Asian countries may soon lead the world in clean energy technology. Take a look at how they are using it today. Despite President Obama’s call for the United States to lead the clean energy technology industry, a weak climate bill (H.R. 2454) awaiting the Senate to return from recess … [continued]
Herbs and spices like thyme, rosemary and mint, usually used to flavor food, can also offer a green alternative to synthetic pesticides. Research has shown that oils derived from the herbs interfere with insect nervous systems, causing them to spasm haphazardly until they die. Best of all, these all-natural pesticides … [continued]
[social_buttons] Singapore will be testbedding electric vehicles starting next year. A task-force of its leading organizations and agencies related to electric vehicles will conduct extensive work identifying the needs and possibilities of these vehicles.
Editor’s Note: Michael Brito is a social media strategist at Intel. You can find him roaming the intrawebs on Twitter, Facebook or his social media blog. Climate change is upon us, indeed; no need to argue that point. But how on Earth are we supposed to react to its affect … [continued]
[social_buttons] This post was written by Paul O’Callaghan, founding CEO of the Clean Tech consultancy, O2 Environmental Inc. and lecturer on Sustainable Energy at the BC Institute of Technology. There was much furore recently surrounding the story ‘Joule Biotech comes out of stealth with sun-powered biofuel’. The premise is that … [continued]
[social_buttons] The U.S. Virgin Islands have a five times greater energy consumption per capita than the U.S. mainland. Oil fired generators provide the islands electricity. But it also has a great resource for renewable energy. Two million of us feasting tourists a year leave a lot of leftovers. So much … [continued]
[social_buttons] SMUD has introduced a Feed-in Tariff to pay producers for renewable energy beginning in 2010. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District is the nation’s sixth largest publicly owned utility, with 1.4 million customers in Northern California. California already does offer a little known Feed-in Tariff or FIT, but the rates … [continued]
