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San Francisco Artist Creates Electric Camper Car
San Francisco artist Jay Nelson has come up with an eco-friendly camper made of electric bike parts, but be patient – it tops out at 20 mph.
A Park Will Sit Atop Large SF Bay Mass Transit Hub
San Francisco has broken ground on a grand transit terminal with a four-block park on its roof.
Wave-Powered Seabot Now A Shark Tracker
The Wave Glider, powered by the motion of the sea (and with solar for its electronics), is part of a white shark tracking team off the San Francisco coast.
Alcatraz Solar Isn’t For The Birds (But They Like It)
After years of planning, the historic Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay is now powered by solar panels – as long as they’re kept clear of bird droppings, that is.
RidePal Wants To Get You To Work In Green Style
Inspired by the Google shuttle, the San Francisco startup RidePal is aiming to provide stuck-in-traffic drivers a plush and eco-friendly commuting alternative.
Solar Energy Costs Trends Over Time
Solar installation costs continue to come down. Since 2010, the cost of installing solar has dropped an incredible 65%. While buying a solar installation might’ve been only for the well-to-do just a decade ago, with today’s […]
Guide to Solar Rebates and Incentives
Incentives like solar rebates, tax credits, and low-interest loans can drastically reduce your solar costs States, local governments, and utilities offer a huge variety of financial incentives – from lump-sum solar rebates to SREC markets […]
Solar Windows: The Solar Technology of The Future
Solar power is one of the best energy sources available to us. It’s clean, renewable, and very powerful. For years the trouble has been finding cost-effective ways to capture that power. There have been many […]
Best Air Filtration Systems
The best air filtration systems, are able to sift out almost all the harmful airborne contaminants in your home, leaving you and your family healthier and happier. Air filters typically remove two contaminants in your […]
Solar Panels Can Increase Home Resale Value by 4.1%
Solar panels can add $9,000 to $42,000 to your home resale value, depending on location and size Solar panels can add $9,000 up to an incredible $42,000 to your home’s resale value, according to a […]
Major American Air Carrier Tests Biofuel Alternative
United Airlines has taken the first step towards building a biofuel-powered fleet. New biofuel blends are being tested on short-run flights in hopes that they’ll prove to be a valuable tool to cutting airline carbon […]
California Wind Farms Swap Out Turbines To Save Birds
Wind power companies operating in the Altamont region of California are reducing the environmental impact of their older turbines, which are a threat to several protected bird species. The Altamont pass, in the mountains east of San […]
Free Solar Power in California: Thanks, Cap-and-Trade!
California’s cap-and-trade program brings in money when carbon allowances are auctioned. A lot of money – about $1.49 billion in the current fiscal year alone, the state said last week. The law requires that “the state […]