energy

Wind energy facts, wind energy myths

A one-stop clearinghouse for wind power facts is sorely needed to combat widespread myths about the impact of wind energy. (And that's just a starting point.)




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Wind turbines and bridges: A match made in clean energy heaven?

Multitasking infrastructure on the Canary Islands could power as many as 500 homes.



  • Research & Innovations

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SOTU 2012: Obama touts old, new energy

In his State of the Union speech, Obama unveils plans to expand U.S. oil and gas production, but vows not to 'walk away from the promise of clean energy.'




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Watch: President Obama on American energy

The president discussed the nation's growing clean energy economy at a Daimler facility in North Carolina.




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Warren Buffett could soon own the largest energy holding company in the U.S.

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire NV Energy, and Sen. Harry Reid wants to help.




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On tsunami anniversary, Japan struggles with energy vision [Photos]

March 11 marks the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that displaced more than 30,000 and left more than 19,000 dead or missing.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Here's how passive solar energy works

Passive solar is pretty simple. The solar part is obvious: It refers to the sun. The passive part means it works without any mechanical devices, added energy in



  • Remodeling & Design

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Michael Pollan: Energy and climate change

Michael Pollan discusses how the food system uses too much fossil fuel and reminds us that solar energy from plants is free.



  • Food & Drink

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Does Congress have a low energy IQ?

One man says a century of rhetoric on oil shale shows that it's an idea that will never come to fruition.




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Wind energy

The premise seems simple: use wind energy to push a turbine and generate electricity with no greenhouse gases or associated pollution.




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Clean energy may be hurt by debt deal

With budget cuts come consequences. It looks like the emerging clean energy industry could take a big hit.




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Sean Tufts: Ex-NFL linebacker now tackling wind energy projects

Site for wind farms is not exactly the type of field you picture a retired NFL linebacker scouting. But Sean Tufts is not your typical retired player. Nor is he



  • Arts & Culture

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Danielle Fong: Perfecting green energy storage

Danielle Fong was only 19 years old when she founded a technology company with the goal of perfecting green energy storage and utilization.



  • Arts & Culture

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How affordable is alternative energy?

Alternative energy sources that are cost-competitive with fossil fuels may be closer to fruition than previously thought. Recent studies from global leaders in




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6 green energy summer internships

Are you looking for a green energy internship for summer 2013? If so, let me help you with your search.




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Solar cell coating could dramatically boost energy harvest

A special coating could dramatically improve the percentage of energy that can be harvested from solar cells by splitting photons in two.




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7 fictional energy sources from pop culture

What if dilithium crystals were an alternative energy solution? Here are 7 fictional energy sources.




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Clean energy options for houses

If solar panels are out of your realm of possibility, you still have alternatives to coal and other fossil fuels.




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5 gadgets to create or conserve energy [Infographic]

These high-tech devices work in decidedly unexpected ways, often converting human energy into electricity.




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In post-Fukushima Japan, homeowners gung-ho over green energy [Video]

Japanese homeowners are investing in solar panels in an act that the WSJ describes as a 'post-tsunami revolt against conventional electric utilities.'




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5 ways to support clean energy if you can't go solar

Not all of us can put solar panels on our houses, but we can still support renewable energy. Here's how.




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Which U.S. states produce the most energy? [Infographic]

As the United States seeks to rely less on imported oil, a few states are leading the charge in the renewable energy revolution.




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Transparent solar windows generate energy without obstructing the view

Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens.



  • Research & Innovations

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Watch: Google, wind energy and green jobs

Google's investment in the Atlantic Wind Connection project will help support thousands of green jobs.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Has the Mafia infiltrated the renewable energy industry?

Certain people are looking for the same kind of green they’ve always sought — the green of dollar bills.




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5 super-cool energy projects being backed by the U.S. government

It's worth keeping tabs on some of the super-cool clean tech projects being backed by ARPA-E. Here are some of our favorites.




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U.S. hits renewable energy record in 2012

2012 saw the highest rate of alternative, renewable energy sources in the United States.




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These clever wind turbines store energy for when the wind's not blowing

This isn't your father's turbine. It can create more electricity at lower wind speeds and does a better job of predicting the supply of wind energy.




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How clean energy became a major force in the U.K. economy

Massive wind farm is Britain's latest entry in move away from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable clean energy sources.




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How an 'off-grid' hippie built a wind energy empire

Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country.




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10 renewable energy initiatives by SC Johnson around the globe

Take a photo tour of 10 different facilities around the world where SC Johnson is using renewable energy and learn about their positive environmental impact.




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IKEA announces first U.S. investment in wind energy

IKEA gusts into the U.S. wind energy sector with an investment in an Illinois farm capable of generating enough annual energy to power 70 stores.




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Blown away: Wind turbines generate enough energy to power every home in Scotland

With new data published by the WWF, Scotland once again proves itself as the renewable energy-generating powerhouse of the United Kingdom.




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Why everyone is talking about energy storage

Renewable energy is already growing rapidly. But these recent developments in energy storage could prove to be a game changer.




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Google buys 43MW of wind energy, saves birds too

In addition to buying energy from Altamont Pass wind farm, Google is financing upgrades that will save thousands of birds' lives.




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Portugal shows off in March, flirting with 100% renewable energy goal

Portugal predicts that renewables will satisfy its mainland electricity needs by 2040.




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Uranium mining part of the great energy debate

Colorado's debate over uranium mines isn't that different from other energy debates around the nation.




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Massey Energy: Worst mining company ever?

Massey Energy kept two sets of safety log books at their Big Branch Mine in West Virginia, where 29 miners died after an explosion last year— one for the fede




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5 ways to help low-income families with energy costs

Energy prices are going to get more expensive for all of us, but low-income households shouldn't have to shoulder the burden. Here's how we can help them.




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Infrared radiation could be the next big source of renewable energy

The light emitted after the sun sets could be harvested, according to a new study.




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Clothes dryers added to list of Energy Star-qualifying appliances

Congratulations, washing machine, your lonely days are now over as clothes dryers have become, at long last, eligible for Energy Star certification.




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Why demand response will shape the future of energy

Matching supply to demand is crucial when it comes to energy. And a concept called demand response can help us do it.




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Wyoming lawmakers want to put kibosh on sale of clean energy

Wind and solar get an unequal shake in the Equality State.




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America's mayors are the renewable energy champions we need right now

At the 85th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors in Miami Beach, leaders pledge to make the switch to 100% renewable energy by 2035.




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More than 100 cities get 70% or more of their energy from renewables

More than 100 cities across the globe get 70 percent or more of their energy from renewable sources, according to London-based CDP.




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Apple now runs on 100% renewable energy

Apple suppliers have committed to clean up their act as well.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Chernobyl is producing energy again

The 4-acre Chernobyl solar power facility can supply enough power for a medium-sized village, or about 2,000 apartments.




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Puerto Rico plots out total switch to green energy by 2050

Although a recent renewable energy bill stalled, the hurricane-ravaged territory isn't giving up on its fossil fuel-free aspirations.




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Washington, D.C., to run entirely on renewable energy by 2032

District of Columbia lawmakers approve legislation that fast-tracks the city's bold clean energy goals.




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Newt talks energy policy in Iowa

From pipelines and wind power to Brazil and the EPA, Newt Gingrich devoted a lot of time to energy policy during a camping stop.