Renewable energy will power our life in the 21st century, and the gains for our personal financial situation and the world at large should be obvious by now to all but the most hardcore oil executives, shale gas frackers and climate change deniers. Solar panels are the obvious choice for [...]

The federal Environment Minister, Peter Kent, is reportedly vocalizing his support for shale-gas exploration in New Brunswick, Canada for its significant economic benefits. That said, Kent also admits that having a “drill rig in one’s backyard is not the most pleasant of visions.” The Globe and Mail writes: New Brunswick is [...]

A recent survey conducted by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has revealed that almost 4 out of 5 people support the use of renewable sources in the UK for energy creation. The survey which is published today shows that solar energy has the highest level of support [...]

The on-going debate surrounding use of renewable energy in the UK moves on pace in light of recent media coverage of the government’s Green Deal scheme, the frequent arguments over wind farms and more recently, the development of shale gas production in the UK. Shale gas is causing the biggest [...]

While everyone else is busy promoting LED-based lighting, China focused on renewable energy by pouring in funding for its debt-ridden solar companies. As the world’s biggest coal consumer, China has been beset with calls from various sectors to reform its energy consumption policies. Over the years, the clamour has become [...]

Solar energy installations, both residential and commercial, are increasingly apparent across the state of California. A combination of climate and a progressive government attitude toward renewable energy has made California one of the biggest players in solar energy development. For example, the California Solar Initiative remits rebates to homeowners that [...]

There are pieces of legislation in the works in all 50 states which would sponsor the deregulation of energy production. What this means, at its core, is that people would have the right and ability to choose which power company provides their power.   The Environmental Upside The deregulation of [...]

Modern solar-powered generators range in size, efficiency and lifespan depending on their price and model. If you are just now starting to learn about solar technology, choosing the right solar-powered generator for your home can be a little overwhelming. Like most eco-friendly energy products, solar-powered generators save money in the [...]

As the world begins to transition from fossil fuel energy to more sustainable forms of power, interest in solar panels has grown exponentially. New solar panel technologies currently under development will make it easier and more cost-efficient to use on new homes, as well as for retrofitting older homes to [...]

We are currently on the frontier of green energy. Scientists have been busy researching and developing ideas to launch humanity into the future of energy usage. A number of these technologies that have been admittedly doomed in their infancy. However, many have been vitalized with a number of incredible breakthroughs. [...]