We review Visible Energy’s UFO, a device that monitors power consumption and provides energy control of each of its four outlets through an app.
Search Results for "EPA"
Solar Power From First Solar A $4.5B Winner
The U.S. Department of Energy has offered $4.5 billion in conditional loan guarantees to First Solar for three large scale California solar power projects.
New MIT Battery Will Rock EVs, Energy Storage
Researchers at MIT have developed a new battery technology that they believe in time will have significant positive impacts on EVs and clean energy storage.
Cleantech Loan Guarantees: A Tangled Tale
A key aspect of the federal government’s loan guarantee program for renewable energy development is winding down after a tumultuous two-plus years. We review it.
Electric Car Maker Arcimoto Drives Long Road
There are many niche electric car manufacturers out there, but few as organized and with such resources as Arcimoto looks to have. Will it succeed though?
Harvesting Solar Energy In Very Snowy Places
A professor in a snowy part of Canada tries to address a compelling question – how do you harvest the sun’s power in the world’s snowy places?
Smart Meters, Even Faulty, Doing Their Job
A new column from the Environmental Defense Fund talks about how smart meters, even when technically malfunctioning, still report back properly.
ARPA-E Summit Shows Cutting Edge Cleantech
The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit is showcasing cutting edge cleantech technologies. Check our photo gallery and summary of events for the latest details.
Portland Water House A Green Housing Dream
The Portland Water House, as showcased in this photo gallery, is an example of how public/private partnerships are moving forward the green economy.
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.
An Almost Clean Energy World By 2050?
The WWF outlines a 2050 scenario in which we use less energy more efficiently, and almost all of it comes from renewable sources. Oh, and no nukes.
From Devastation To LEED: A Small Town Story
Greensburg, Kansas, population 900, was devastated several years ago by a powerful tornado. The town has now rebuilt itself to become one of America’s greenest communities.
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.
Wave Power 101: A Clean Energy Primer
In this wave energy primer, we offer an overview on this nascent form of renewable energy, including its promise, potentials and challenges.