The Environmental Defense Fund, in our latest column, comes out in support of smart meters as a way to help manage an overtaxed energy grid.
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DIY Wind Turbine Project Goes Open Source
This DIY, vertical-axis wind turbine uses easily attainable parts, can be built by anyone and yields impressive power output. As a bonus, it’s open source.
Post Katrina Lower 9th Ward Homes Go Green
The Make It Right Foundation–created by actor Brad Pitt, after visiting New Orleans, post-Katrina–is dedicated to the green re-building of the Lower 9th Ward.
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.
Home Wind Power Simple As Plug And Play?
The SmartBox Wind Turbine installs on a rooftop or pole, plugs directly into a 120 volt outlet, and produces 40 kilowatt hours a month of energy output.
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.
So You Want To Get A Green Industry Job
Green jobs are currently growing twice as fast as U.S. jobs overall. But what are these green jobs, exactly, and what will it take to fill them?
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.
CES Pushes Smart Green Homes, Solar Gear
The 2011 Consumer Electronics Show is now in the history books. Take a look back with us as we highlight interesting green tech coming your way this year.
CES 2011: Ford Focus Electric Car
Emphasizing technological innovation, Ford uses the Consumers Electronics Show stage to introduce Focus Electric, its first all-electric passenger vehicle.