KidWind Project is a small company in St. Paul, Minnesota taking an open source approach to educating children everywhere about wind power. We interview them.
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Stanford Salt Water Battery A Better Design?
A research team at Stanford University has developed a type of battery that takes advantage of the salt found in sea water to efficiently generate electricity.
Portland Apartments Go Green In EcoFlats
Portland, Oregon, already playing host to an array of green buildings, gets another as the uber-eco EcoFlats apartments open to renters. We take a preview.
Solar Decathlon Deserves The National Mall
The annual Solar Decathlon event, held at the National Mall is Washington D.C., has been booted from the property. One of its supporters argues for its reinstatement.
Solar Power Energized By DOE’s SunShot
The U.S. has announced $27 million in funding for projects under “SunShot,” an effort to drive the price of solar power down to around $1 a watt.
SiGNa Definitely Not A Mad Green Chemist
SiGNa Chemistry is one of those green tech companies you really never hear about but which is helping to create greener products. We interview them.
Sage On Making Window Glass Smarter
Jim Wilson, CMO of Sage, talks about how he believes his company’s smart glass is set to change the way green buildings work.
Voltaic Talks All Things Solar Bags
Voltaic Systems is one of the leaders in the bags with solar panels for powering devices space. We talk with one of their tech experts about their gadgets.
Going Hands On With GM’s Chevy Volt
GM stopped briefly in the Portland, Oregon area with a small fleet of Chevy Volts to showcase them and we were there to get some first hand impressions.
What Is LEED? The Guide To Your LEED Questions
As LEED certification for buildings grows in popularity, so does the interest of those who aren’t familiar with the program. Our LEED guide explains the founding of the program, its rating systems, and its pros and cons.
Building An Uber $3.5M Eco-Luxury Colorado Mansion
2002 Alpine, a very expensive eco-luxury mansion in Colorado some might find to be home sweet home, is now up for sale. We turn to one of the project’s collaborators for the pricey details.