At times we’d have way more energy than we need, but building vast amounts of renewables could power the grid at costs comparable to or even lower than today’s, a new study says.
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Drought Puts Focus On Water-Hog Energy Producers
Water is a key hidden cost of fossil-fuel power generation, and nukes, and a new report suggests that’s another argument for turning to solar and wind.
New CO2 Cost Estimate Gives Renewables An Edge
A new study says the U.S. government is vastly undervaluing the cost of carbon pollution, and a true estimate would make renewable energy the better choice over fossil fuels.
Wave Energy Devices Put To Test In Oregon
Wave energy is picking up steam on the West Coast, with the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center beginning operation of the Ocean Sentinel test site.
California Hits 20% Renewables; Next Stop, 25% In 2016
With a big surge last year, California’s investor-owned utilities hit a 20 percent renewable portfolio standard target. Ultimately, they need to be at 33 percent by 2020.
Clean Energy A Big Future Focus Of South Korea
South Korea, through offshore wind power, is looking to expand its presence into cleaner forms of energy for its citizens.
Low-Cost, Big-Time Energy Storage Gets A Go
A U.K. startup gets $22 million to test its system of Pumped Heat Electricity Storage, which would become wind power’s best friend if it works.
Global Geothermal Energy Use Slowly Edges Up
Geothermal power is on the rise, at least according to latest figures from the industry body, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA).
Iowa Boosts Solar, Other Clean Energy Incentives
Under a new law, Iowa homeowners will be eligible for a tax credit of up to $3,000 when they install a solar power system.
Record Wind Power Deal For Aussie Energy Firm
Australian energy provider Origin Energy plans to take all the power generated by a 90-turbine wind farm with an installed capacity of 270 megawatts.
Small Wind-Turbine Maker Sees ‘Energy Clusters’
The company behind a small-scale wind turbine that can be fitted to residential buildings has proposed creating community energy clusters.
Energy Tower Visionary: How It Works [INTERVIEW]
The mastermind behind the novel Energy Tower, Dan Zaslavsky, says the technology uses a principle that’s been known for hundreds of years.
Renewable Revolution: Don’t Worry, It’s Coming
Sure there are obstacles, but when EarthTechling columnist Susan Kraemer steps back to look at the big picture on clean energy, she sees big change on the way.
US Wave Energy Testing Set To Hit The Surf
This summer a milestone in the U.S. wave energy technology sector will be reached with the launch of the first ever test platform off the Oregon coast.