Energy Secretary Steven Chu, in this interview with energyNow, talks about the federal government’s plan to improve the outlook for clean energy in America.
Year: 2011
SolarCity DOE Loan Guarantee In Jeopardy
SolarCity seeks an extension to keep alive its still under review $275 million federal loan guarantee to install rooftop solar at U.S. military bases.
The Solyndra Panic
Environmental Defense Fund offers up thoughts on the current Solydnra bankruptcy issue, noting perspective is needed not to throw out the solar baby with the bathwater.
Solar Decathlon 2011: University of Maryland, WaterShed
Besides making it energy efficient, the University of Maryland’s WaterShed tackles the issue of water conservancy in their 2011 Solar Decathlon entry.
Energy Mandates Touch Off A Rush For Open Farmland
Many California farmers and ranchers have invested in solar power to serve or supplement their electricity needs. Meanwhile, government renewable-energy mandates have put new pressure on productive farmland that developers want to convert for utility-scale energy projects.
5 iPhone Apps That Help You Eat Like A Locavore
Tecca goes digging through the market bins of app stores to find five useful smartphone apps for those who love neighborhood farmers markets and co-ops that sell hormone-free dairy, meat, and poultry.
Intelligent Design: the Little Light Bulb Maker That Could
NRDC introduces readers to Technical Consumer Products, an Ohio money-saving lighting business that is revolutionizing the way consumers think about light in their homes.
Frankfurt Motor Show 2011: Rimac Automobili Concept One
Rimac Automobili, Croatia’s first car manufacturer, has released details of its stunning new electric vehicle called the Concept One.
Frankfurt Motor Show 2011: Opel RAK e Concept
Opel, a European branch of GM, has released more details of its electric vehicle concept that looks to target younger drivers in urban markets.
Solyndra Shouldn’t Overshadow the Growing Solar Industry or Need for Smart Government Energy Policies
NRDC’s Cai Steger argues that the failure of one loan guarantee should not call into question the effectiveness of government support for clean energy or green jobs.
More California Farmers Invest In Solar Power
California farmers and ranchers lead the nation in use of solar power. At the same time, government renewable-energy mandates have added pressure for conversion of productive farmland for utility-scale solar energy projects.
How To E-cycle Your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Or PC For An Apple Gift Card
Wonder what you need to do to properly recycle your favorite Apple product to get a shiny Apple gift card for that new iPad 2? Here’s some suggestions.
A Green Bank Is the Right Tool for Jobs
Center for American Progress calls for the creation of a national Green Bank that will finance the clean energy solutions that are proven job creators.
Solyndra Bankruptcy A Solar Hot Potato
The bankruptcy of solar manufacturing star and federal loan guarantee winner Solyndra, besides slashing green jobs, also sets off a solar firestorm in D.C.