A Colorado planner says it’s time to move past thinking trees vs. shade, and plan a future where both can thrive in urban settings.
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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.
Chinese Wind Tower Importers Ordered To Pay Up
The U.S. slaps big new antidumping duties on Chinese – and Vietnamese – makers of the giant towers used at utility-scale wind power farms.
Solar Trade War With China Goes Global
EU ProSun, a group pulled together by SolarWorld, asks the European Commission to investigate dumping of Chinese products in Europe as the solar trade war goes global.
Electric Cars: How Much Does Size Matter?
Up to now the conventional wisdom has been that mass market appeal for an EV will only come in a small car. But is this true? We find out.
NYC’s Delta Building Uses Smart Tech To Provide Its Own Power
In this interview with Voltaic Solaire spokesperson David Scott, we ask a burning question: why has it taken New York City so long to join the net zero party
Wind Power And Health: Canada Takes A Hard Look
Instead of reviewing the literature on wind turbines and their impact on human health, Canada plans to conduct actual new scientific research.
OPT Makes Waves With Lockheed Martin Deal
Ocean Power Technologies teams with Lockheed Martin on one of the world’s largest wave power projects, in Australia, sending its stock soaring.
Passive House: The Next Big Thing In Green Building?
Sam Hagerman, president of the Passive House Alliance, discusses why everybody’s favorite green build standard has yet to really catch on — but soon could.
Biodiesel Wants Help, But Does It Deserve It?
The biodiesel industry takes its story of recycled french-fry grease – and jobs – to Washington in an effort to gain legislative support.
Extreme Recycling, PDX: Ultimate Remodel
A Portland, Ore., couple managed their high-end green renovation for just $134/sq. ft., courtesy of local recycled materials and a whole lot of sweat equity.
Wind Power Bigs Promise To Be Nice To Birds
The industry, taking a break in its fight to retain a key tax incentive, says it’s committed to implementing recently established siting guidelines.
Noisy Massachusetts Wind Turbine Shut Down
The debate about wind turbines, noise and health takes a new turn in Massachusetts, with the state recommending a turbine be shut down for further testing.
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.