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Is there a place for nuclear energy in a 100% clean energy economy?
New tech could make nuclear a safer, cleaner option. Nuclear power plants produce zero emissions, but are still controversial due to safety concerns from leakage and meltdowns, as well containment issues of the radioactive waste. […]
Obama Review Promises New Energy Blueprint
Looking for a coherent approach in the face of climate change, the White House formally launches a Quadrennial Energy Review, with an initial focus on infrastructure.
Shutdown’s Clean Energy Impact Small – For Now
The federal government shutdown’s impact on renewable energy figures to be minor, at most, unless it drags on for several weeks.
Research Shakes Up Earthquake-Energy Connection
New studies provide fresh insight into how our poking around underground causes seismic activity.
Obama, Lacking Magic Wand, Sets New Renewable Energy Goals
Along with limiting CO2 emissions from power plants, President Obama says he’ll push for additional renewable energy, including more big projects on public lands.
Taiwan Tower’s Energy Answer Blowing In The Wind
An undulating 1,150-foot skyscraper design in Taiwan plans to embed thousands of wind turbines in its skin to generate all of its electrical energy and provide dynamic lighting.
US Army Rolling Out $7B Renewable Energy Buy
Private money is financing privately developed renewable energy projects, beginning with geothermal, that will power U.S. military installations.
When Renewable Energy Shoots Itself In The Foot
Ann Arbor should say no to spending a big wad of federal money to put up wind turbines that will produce little energy, EarthTechling’s Pete Danko says.
D.C. Adds Green Cred With High Energy Star Rank
L.A. topped the EPA Energy Star building certification list yet again, but Washington, D.C., placed a strong second despite being less than one-sixth the size.
Solar Power Rocked The American Energy House In 2012
Production of electricity from U.S. solar power plants rose a staggering 138.9 percent in 2012, a faster growth rate than any other type of generation.
EnergySage Aims To Be The Kayak Of Solar
EnergySage launches its online solar-shopping portal, promising easy access to quotes for installation and financing.
Wind Energy-Related Deaths: How Common Are They?
One database tracking the info puts the numbers of wind-energy-related deaths at more than 70 since 1980, with a spike in the boom years since 2000.
Wave Energy Devices Put To Test In Oregon
Wave energy is picking up steam on the West Coast, with the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center beginning operation of the Ocean Sentinel test site.