Ormat Technologies brings online the last of three Nevada geothermal power plants build with help from an embattled loan guarantee program.
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The Malaysian Model For Smart, Self-Sufficient Communities
The Rimbunan Kaseh eco-village in Malaysia brings smart tech, aquaculture and renewable energy together to create a self-sustaining, off-grid community.
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
Beijing’s Big Glass Pyramid Showcases Smart Green Thinking
By using a glass envelope in the shape of a pyramid as a thermal buffer, Beijing’s Parkview Green keeps its heating and cooling demands to a bare minimum.
Italian Electric Car Finds A Home In Pope’s Garage
The Vatican has taken ownership of a donated electric vehicle from an Italian company.
Greenpeace Not Sold On Apple’s Data Center Moves
Apple’s tough week continues with Greenpeace reacting skeptically to the company’s claims it will run its data centers off renewable energy.
Three Gorges Dam Is Complete, But Is It ‘Clean’?
The 32nd and final 700-megawatt turbine begins operating at China’s Three Gorges Dam as China tries to temper its fossil-fuel appetite.
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.
Green, Affordable Housing In NYC: Via Verde Shows The Way
In the Bronx, the much-anticipated Via Verde affordable housing complex features solar power, green roofs and sweeping views of the city — for everyone.
Glaxo Smith Kline Builds A Better, More Beautiful Workplace
A new administrative building in Quebec, based on bioclimatic principles, makes good use of passive solar design while improving quality of life for staff.
EBay Turns To Bloom Fuel Cells For Utah Data Center
EBay says it will use 30 Bloom Energy fuel cells, putting out 6 megawatts of electricity, to power a new data center in Utah.
Cali’s 1st Net Zero Public School Building A Lesson in Green
In San Jose, Calif., the new George V. Levya Middle School Administration Building combines efficiency and solar to save cash and carbon, setting an example.
The Future Of Off-Grid Living, Brought To You By Japan
The Future Japan house — developed by an ad agency with the help of clients like Nissan — offers an inspiring vision of better living through green tech.
Electric Vehicles On This Campus Run Pure Green
At Western Michigan University, a 50-kilowatt solar array helps power 15 electric vehicle charging stations.