California farmers and ranchers lead the nation in use of solar power. At the same time, government renewable-energy mandates have added pressure for conversion of productive farmland for utility-scale solar energy projects.
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How To E-cycle Your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Or PC For An Apple Gift Card
Wonder what you need to do to properly recycle your favorite Apple product to get a shiny Apple gift card for that new iPad 2? Here’s some suggestions.
A Green Bank Is the Right Tool for Jobs
Center for American Progress calls for the creation of a national Green Bank that will finance the clean energy solutions that are proven job creators.
Solyndra Bankruptcy A Solar Hot Potato
The bankruptcy of solar manufacturing star and federal loan guarantee winner Solyndra, besides slashing green jobs, also sets off a solar firestorm in D.C.
Cars and the City: A Look at the Future of the Automobile
NRDC Federal Transportation Policy Director Deron Lovaas takes a look at the future of automobile, especially as the driving population gets more urbanized.
Rick Perry Solar Power Stance Is…What?
EDF’s Colin Meehan, in a column with us, tries to breakdown what Texas governor and now GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry’s stance is on solar energy.
He’s A Solar Pioneer, And Barely A Teen
Aidan Dwyer, just 13 years old, wins a Young Naturalist Award for investigating the Fibonacci sequence and applying it ingenuously to solar-power collection.
GM Gives Solar Canopy Company A Charge
Sunlogics will provide solar charging canopies for the Volt maker, while GM Ventures pumps $7.5 million into the start up for an equity stake.
China Solar Tariff A Really Big Deal
NRDC’s Michael Davidson discusses how China’s new nationwide solar PV feed-in tariff gives its solar industry a powerful shot in the arm.
Clean Energy & Rethinking Uncle Sam’s Role
EDF’s Andy Darrell, in a column with us, says that it is time to rethink government’s role in the clean energy marketplace, including leading by example.
Wind Turbine Company In Tussle With Calif.
California alleges DyoCore inflated the power output rating for its small wind-power turbine, making it eligible for huge rebates. The company denies the charges.
India’s Growing Solar Power Potential
Sierra Club’s Justin Guay, in a column with us, talks about the growing market for solar power in India, noting how it is at a bit of a crossroads.
Utility Nightmares Of Electric Cars
Targeted charging technology, via implementations like smart grids, is seen by some as being the best way to handle EV power grid charging issues.
Visible Energy UFO Power Center Review
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.