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Solar Power Innovative Use For Contaminated Farmland

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An ambitious project would build one of the world’s largest solar energy complexes on contaminated farmland in California’s Central Valley.

9 Essential Green Elements For Cities Wanting To Be Sustainable

The Hypower Maintenance Facility complex in Pompano Beach earned LEED Platinum status. Image via Hypower Inc.

What really makes for a green or sustainable city? And how can sometimes highly diverse urban areas attain it?

On Climate Change, Obama Science Team Charts Good Course

President Obama at the Smith plant in 2010 (image via the White House)

The president’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology has laid out a clear-eyed vision for tackling the climate-change challenge.

Tiny House Fad Gets A Little Good-Natured Gibe

image via Hearts+Sparks Productions

The small, DIY housing trend gets a fun-loving, Portlandia-style send-up from filmmaker Dawn Jones.

Kansas Renewable Portfolio Standard Withstands Attacks

Siemens Kansas wind nacelle factory

Upon a second review, the Kansas House Energy and Environment Committee voted 10-9 to table a bill which would have repealed the 20 percent target of the RPS.

Ohio’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard Challenged

Ohio wind turbine

Ohio’s alternative energy portfolio standard is being challenged, as in other states, by a group of conservatives.

Farming Very Creatively In Very Urban Spaces

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The aptly-named Higher Ground Farm will open this spring on the roof of the Boston Design Center, cultivating an amazing 55,000 square feet, or a little over an acre.

North Carolina Status As A Clean Jobs Leader Threatened

This is Catawba Valley Habitat for Humanity's Zero Energy House in the Ridgeview Neighborhood of Hickory, North Carolina. It is considered to be the first Zero Energy home in the entire state. (image via skrobotic/Flickr)

Even as North Carolina celebrates being a top place for green jobs, possible legislation could weaken state renewable energy standards there and other places.

3 Major Action Items For Next U.S. Secretary Of Energy

moniz energy department

Whoever is chosen for the next U.S. Secretary of Energy position, likely Ernest Moniz, should focus on more efficiency, more renewables and less carbon.

$65 Billion Saved In California Alone With Energy Efficiency

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Efficiency efforts since the 70s have saved Californians over $65 billion, helped make household electricity bills 25 percent below the national average, and avoided at least 30 power plants.