Researchers at George Washington University in Washington, DC have devised a way to pull CO2 out of air and turn the carbon into carbon nanofibers, the wonder material that now makes racing bikes and other high […]
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Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Campaign Pushes Ambitious Green Energy Goals
Hillary Clinton has made renewable energy a big part of her election platform, and has some very ambitious plans to reshape the energy landscape of the United States. As the 2016 election season approaches and the […]
Renewable Energy: 100% Of New U.S. Generating Capacity In January
With 287 megawatts of solar leading the way, renewables comprised virtually all the new utility-scale generating capacity installed in the United States in January.
How Your State Can Get To 100% Renewables
“The Solutions Project” by Stanford’s Mark Jacobson (with help from actor Mark Ruffalo) points the way to an all-wind, water and sunlight future for every state in the union.
Net Zero At Unprecedented Scale On Illinois Campus
The Electrical and Computer Engineering building at the University of Illinois could become the largest net-zero building, by far.
Coda Electric Sedan Returns Like A Bad Zombie
Coda Automotive may be dead, but if you still want to own one of these electric sedans, or need spare parts, here’s just the chance you were waiting for.
In Texas, Big Wind Jumps On New Transmission
Pattern Energy Group says its Panhandle wind project, with financing now set, will be among the first to take advantage of new CREZ transmission lines.
Navy Sees Fuel Cells Ready For Front Lines
The Navy says that a new solid-oxide fuel cell is able to efficiently use military jet fuels for electricity production; it could mean fewer risky convoys.
Small Wind Makes Big Gains In US
A U.S. report shows distributed wind, while still a very small player, making big gains in 2012, with 175 megawatts newly installed.
2.3 Million PV Possibilities In Harvard Database
It took 17,000 years of CPU calculations, but Harvard and the world now has an open catalog of 2.3 million organic compounds that could be made into solar cells.
US Army Rolling Out $7B Renewable Energy Buy
Private money is financing privately developed renewable energy projects, beginning with geothermal, that will power U.S. military installations.
Storing Renewable Energy: Key To An All-Renewables Future
The all-renewables future will require energy storage. Here we explore both current possibilities and technologies that might one day be practical.
Soft House Explores Flexible Response To Climate
A new passive house responds actively to efficiently meet the energy demands of different seasons and weather.
Whither Aviation Biofuels: When, If Ever, Will We Be Flying Green?
Despite enthusiastic claims over the past few years, aviation biofuels still haven’t made significant inroads in commercial use. So, when might this happen?