California’s private sector lines up in mass in a partnership with the state to promote the mass adoption and usage of electric vehicles.
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In Texas, Big Wind Jumps On New Transmission
Pattern Energy Group says its Panhandle wind project, with financing now set, will be among the first to take advantage of new CREZ transmission lines.
EPA Helping Small Businesses Develop Green Tech Innovations
The EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research program is using $2 million in funding to help small businesses develop technologies for the environment.
Solar Gardens Taking Root In US Communities
Community solar projects – aka, solar gardens – boost distributed energy development and bring their benefits to those who can’t put solar panels on their own roof.
Wood Framed Buildings Reach For The Blue Skies
A high-end condo building on the Melbourne waterfront currently leads the pack of new wood-framed buildings.
Top 10 Eco-friendly Hotels In The U.S.
Want to avoid eco-guilt while relaxing at a luxurious hotel? Here are the top 10 eco-friendly hotels in the U.S.
Medium Speed Electric Vehicles Coming Of Age?
Legislation pending in California would define medium speed electric vehicles in a new category between low speed EVs and the likes of cars from Ford and Tesla.
Ambitious U.S. Electric Vehicle Goals Set In New Challenge
The Obama administration sets ambitious green car goals for the next 10 years, including more workplace charging and being a global leader in this technology.
LEED Goes To College: Top 10 New Campus Additions
Here’s a roundup of 10 innovative university and community college green building projects that made the grade with LEED certifications in the first few weeks of 2013.
Using Solar To Charge EVs Beats Biofuels, Study Says
We’d cut greenhouse gas emissions far more if we used the sun to create solar energy to fuel our cars rather than turn plants into biofuels, new research asserts.
Army’s Solar Array In New Mexico A World Beater
The largest low concentration photovoltaics project in the world begins operation at the Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
California Community Solar Bill Bites The Dust
Community solar legislation dies in the California State Legislature, and proponents blame utilities and their “high paid lobbyists.”
SoCal Affordable Housing Complex Keeps Its Cool With Bamboo
An affordable housing complex in Santa Monica makes use of a bamboo grove to retain storm water and create a cool microclimate, avoiding the need for AC.
Montana Wind Turbines Give Way To Raptors
Developers of a 189-megawatt Montana wind farm agree to move 25 turbines at least one-half mile from raptor nesting sites, and Audubon applauds.