Solar Power

Menendez Lays Down a Solar Challenge

A. Siegel | Posted 10.13.2009 | Green


A. Siegel

If there is a New Jersey Decathlon entry in 2011, it seems clear that Menendez will lead the way among Senators laying down some bets in the competition.

Solar Decathlon: The Competition For The Best Solar-Powered House (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | ThienVinh Nguyen | Posted 10.12.2009 | Green


University teams from around the world are busy constructing sustainable houses at this year's U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon competition...

Colorado Solar Power Outshining State's Gas Industry

AP | DINA CAPPIELLO | Posted 10.11.2009 | Denver


DURANGO, Colo. — The sun had just crested the distant ridge of the Rocky Mountains, but already it was producing enough power for the electric m...

Israelis Bring Green Power To West Bank Village

AP | TIA GOLDENBERG | Posted 10.09.2009 | Green


SUSYA, West Bank — Residents of a West Bank village with no electricity have been helped out of the darkness by unlikely benefactors – a g...

Vertical Village Brings Energy-Efficient Gaudiness to Dubai

Fast Company | Posted 10.09.2009 | Green


The Vertical Village, which contains residential, hotel, and entertainment facilities, features a massive solar array on its southern side that automa...

Racing for the Sun: Energy COOL Solar Decathlon Back on The National Mall

A. Siegel | Posted 10.10.2009 | Green


A. Siegel

The Solar Decathlon is a biennial, ever-cool event, pitting colleges and universities across the nation in ten contests that "center on the ways we use energy in our daily lives."

Misleading "Energy Sprawl" Study Pollutes Climate Debate

Matt Wasson | Posted 12.01.2009 | Green


Matt Wasson

The concept of "energy sprawl," now associated with such a distorted picture of the impacts of wind, solar, coal and nuclear technologies, adds nothing but confusion and false impressions to the climate debate.

Smart Solar Marketing

Mark Sinclair | Posted 11.23.2009 | Green


Mark Sinclair

To overcome misperceptions and create a robust marketplace, the solar industry must begin to market solar energy like Coca-Cola sells soda or McDonald's sells hamburgers.

Smart Solar Marketing

Mark Sinclair | Posted 11.22.2009 | Green


Mark Sinclair

To overcome the many misperceptions and create a robust marketplace, the solar energy industry must begin to market solar power like Coca-Cola sells soda or McDonald's sells hamburgers.

Making Solar Simple (and Affordable)

Dennis Whittle | Posted 11.16.2009 | Green


Dennis Whittle

I highly recommend Marc's blog if you are interested in the intersection of environment and business.

Google's Custom Solar Technology Will Reduce Costs by 60%

treehugger.com | Posted 11.10.2009 | Green


Google's developing new solar tech that will drop the cost from 18 cents a kW-h to just under 5. At least, it's hoping to. ...

Google Develops New Mirror For Cheaper Solar Power

Reuters | Posted 11.09.2009 | Green


Google is disappointed with the lack of breakthrough investment ideas in the green technology sector but the company is working to develop its own new...

Green News Report - September 8, 2009 (Audio)

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 11.09.2009 | Green


Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

In today's report: the rising cost of fighting wildfires, and is Jaws back?

Green News Report - September 3, 2009 (Audio)

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 10.19.2009 | Green


Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

IN TODAY'S AUDIO REPORT: California burning; Killing wolves; Recycling the Great Pacific Garbage Patch... PLUS: A Fracture in the Clean Coal Coalit...

Atlantic City (and all of New Jersey) Bets on Green Energy

Joe Territo | Posted 10.18.2009 | New York


Joe Territo

The next time you hold your nose while filling up at the Vince Lombardi rest stop, breathe easy knowing New Jersey is doing its part to clean up our environment and decrease dependence on fossil fuels.

Green News Report - September 1, 2009 (Audio)

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 10.17.2009 | Green


Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

IN TODAY'S AUDIO REPORT: Fires rage across California as Hurricane Jimena bears down on Baja; Lights out for incandescent lightbulbs; The Summer of...

Students Build Solar-Powered Home (VIDEO)

Jennifer Grayson | Posted 09.30.2009 | Green


Jennifer Grayson

In the US Department of Energy's 2009 Solar Decathlon, members of Team California are working around the clock to finish their entry, Refract House.

Made in Japan, Made in China, Made in Korea -- Is Solar the Car Industry's Act Two?

Jennifer Schwab | Posted 09.28.2009 | Green


Jennifer Schwab

I am not in favor of protectionism, and I generally support free markets. However, these are not ordinary times, and it is mission critical that America be the worldwide leader in renewable energy and green jobs.

Federal Tax Credits for Solar Power Improvements

Ginna Kelly | Posted 09.27.2009 | Green


Ginna Kelly

The average homeowner can encourage solar power by claiming generous tax credits of 30 percent for home improvements.

Damned if You Don't

Heather Taylor-Miesle | Posted 09.26.2009 | Green


Heather Taylor-Miesle

Climate change naysayers hold up global warming inaction by China and India as a reason for the U.S. to drag our feet. Funny thing is -- these very countries are now benefiting from our inability to pass a clean energy bill.

Freiburg, a Very Eco-Friendly German City

Terry Gardner | Posted 09.24.2009 | Green


Terry Gardner

The old-town center of Freiburg is car-free; it's one extensive pedestrian zone of streets, squares and lanes.

President Obama's Grandmother Powers Home With Solar Energy

Huffington Post | Barbara Fenig | Posted 09.20.2009 | Green


On Thursday, Greenpeace volunteers installed solar panels atop of the roof of President Obama's Step-Grandmother, Mama Sarah's home and on the roof of...

DIA Proposes $7 Million Dollar Project To Convert To Solar

AP | Posted 09.19.2009 | Denver


DENVER — Denver International Airport wants to build a $7 million solar electric-generating system to power its fuel storage and distribution sy...

California Dreaming: Driving on Sunshine

Kevin George | Posted 09.14.2009 | Green


Kevin George

Bottom line, if your enthusiastic about EVs, this may be your time to plug-in and get involved. Find out for yourself why there's electricity in the air around EVs.

Bill Clinton Urges College Campuses To Go Green

suntimes.com | Chicago Sun Times | Posted 09.14.2009 | Green


Former President Bill Clinton exhorted university officials from around the country to do a better job leading the way on making their campus building...