Tag: renewable energy
World’s Hottest Hole: Iceland to Harness Molten Magma for Electricity, Could...
Iceland, known for its numerous bubbling hot springs and geysers, already heats up to 90 percent of its homes and supplies about a third of its electricity with geothermal.
In Illinois, New Rules Expected to Make Solar Faster and Cheaper
The rules come at a critical time for Illinois’ energy future.
Utilities Squeezed as Corporations Seek Renewable Energy Elsewhere
Many large power consumers have clearly demonstrated that, with or without their local utilities, they are moving towards a renewable future.
This Labor Day, Let’s Look at Ways Green Energy Is Helping...
The fuel for solar and wind is free. At some point in the next 50 years, installation will be done or inexpensive, and the fuel will be gratis. The average worker will likely experience the equivalent of a 6% raise as a result.
Boulder Commits to 100% Clean Energy
Colorado has long been a leader on the advancement of clean, renewable energy like wind and solar.
One Year of a Coal CEO’s Salary Could Transition U.S. Coal...
The CEO of Consol Energy earned about $14 million in 2012, more than enough to retrain all of the company's employees for jobs in the PV industry.
Wind Generates 100% of Scotland’s Electricity Needs for Entire Day
"Scotland's abundant energy resources play a vital role in delivering security of electricity supply across the UK."
Apple Is Generating So Much Renewable Energy It Plans to Start...
“Climate change is one of the great challenges of our time, and the time for action is now.”
Chile Producing So Much Solar Energy It’s Giving Electricity Away for...
With so much clean power available, the price of solar has cost absolutely nothing for certain regions in recent months.
Portugal Sets Record, Runs on Renewables for 107-Hours Straight
Other countries have made recent strides—although not as substantial.