Accessory dwelling units allow for low energy costs and that little needed extra space for a workshop or extra bedroom. We check one out in Portland.
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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?
Solar Panel Leases: What You Should Know
Solar leases make it easier to afford upfront costs associated with putting solar energy in at home. They aren’t without issues though, so read here to learn more.
Green Lite Motors A Green Car Player
Green Lite Motors is typical of the wide range of niche green car manufacturers springing up around the country. We interview them to learn about their offering.
Nathan Fillion, Others See New Arcimoto EV
Start-up automaker Acrimoto recently unveiled a prototype of its all-electric SRK vehicle in Eugene, Oregon, to actor Nathan Fillion and others gathered.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Brammo Revs Up Electric Motorcycles
Brammo is one of the more recognizable names in the electric motorcycles market. To learn about some of its cool e-motorbikes, we asked them some questions.
Who Are The EV Charging Station Players?
As EVs like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt roll out, two companies – ECOtality and Coulomb Technologies – are driving the market for electric vehicle chargers.
A Guide To Understanding Green Buildings
Interested in what, exactly, makes a green building green? In this green building guide we cover certification programs, elements of green buildings, and more.
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.