Alternative Energy
Let’s face it: coal burners are a dying breed. Although they still produce most of the energy we use today, it’s no secret alternative energy farms are popping up every day around the world.
Besides the leading three alternative energy sources (wind, solar and hydro), we’re learning how to transfer energy from algae, footsteps, and even from dance floors.
Everywhere you look is the opportunity for a clean source of energy that one day, our world will run on.
Say goodbye to the ‘days of olde’ and burning coal. Say hello to the alternative energy future.
Click on any of the stories below for the latest news on green energy.
Creating Environmental Capital
One thing is certain in the race for cleaner energy system: Nothing is going to be certain for a long time. Last week the Obama administration abandoned the long-running plan to bury nuclear waste below Nevada’s Yucca Mountain, another p...
Environmental Groups Lobby for Clean Energy
While Wisconsin lawmakers discuss the Clean Energy Jobs Act, 12,000 residents of the state made their wishes known by sending in postcards. “The public wants more clean energy and they want it now,” said Dan Kohler, Wisconsin Environme...
Coalition Pushes For Texas to Warm to Solar Power
A coalition of environmental groups, green business and public officials have joined forces in pressing Texas officials to promote solar power in the state. Earlier this week, the coalition – Go Solar Texas – released a report from a solar...
Coal Shortfall In India
India’s largest producer of coal – Coal of India (CIL) is facing a possible shortfall in meeting this financial years production target of 435 million tonnes, due to delays in obtaining environmental clearances. CIL has also revised i...
Salem Utility Accused of Emission Offences
A Boston based environmental advocacy group is suing Dominion power for alleged pollution emission violations at their Salem Harbour Power station. In quarterly reports filed by Dominion with the provincial regulator shows the 60 year old ...
$35,000 New Energy Idea Contest
The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA., announce their sponsorship of the NEW Energy Idea Contest. The grand prize of $35,000 will be awarded to either an entreprene...
Americans Support Clean Energy Sources
More than 80 percent of Americans support action to limit the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and move the United States to a clean energy future. More than 80 percent of Americans support action to limit the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and mo...
State By State Clean Energy Leaders
A new report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, reveals a state by state comparison of who is doing what. Often linked to public policies designed to encourage growth and investment, renewable energy development is slowly starting to sprea...
Roof Top Solar Panels in New South Wales
The government of New South Wales has approved a gross feed–in tariff for rooftop solar systems, thus allowing households and small business who invest capital to build and maintain these systems to sell energy back to the electricity grid – at a...
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