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Friday, Jun 08, 2012

SEIA, Solar Companies Committing to Environmental Responsibility

While solar offers clean renewable energy, that doesn't mean making PV has always been an entirely environmentally or socially responsible business.

Friday, Jun 08, 2012

Optimism shines at Tennessee Valley Solar Solutions Conference in Memphis

Tennessee's big annual sun spot - 2012 Tennessee Valley Solar Solutions Conference - opened Tuesday at Memphis Cook Convention Center as if riding a snowball that is gathering speed and mass.

Friday, Jun 08, 2012

Colorado Walmarts Install Solar Panels

Walmart recently expanded its solar commitment to Colorado by partnering with SolarCity to begin six new solar projects, which will reduce air pollution and help the state get closer to its renewable energy goals.

Friday, Jun 08, 2012

Time For A Reset On Our Clean Energy Future

Judging by the numbers, you'd be half-right to conclude that 2011 was a boom year for U.S. renewables.

Friday, Jun 08, 2012

Renewable Sources of Power Survive, but in a Patchwork

JUST a few years ago, the future of renewable energy looked as bright and shiny as a white turbine blade coming out of the mold.

Friday, Jun 08, 2012

Poll: N.C. Voters Want Choice on Buying Clean Energy

Almost 87 percent of North Carolinians would support legislation that allowed them to buy electricity produced by clean renewable resource from power companies other than their local utilities, according to a new poll.

Friday, Jun 08, 2012

Poll Finds Support for Fossil, Renewable Energy

Politicians on all sides of the nation's energy debate can find things to ponder in a new poll that suggests Americans are inclined to develop natural gas resources and build a disputed oil pipeline from Canada, but also want the government to support renewable energy.

Friday, Jun 08, 2012

Home Solar Systems are Becoming More Popular

While large solar farms are cropping up in the area, smaller projects for homes and businesses are also becoming more common.

Friday, Jun 08, 2012

Hickenlooper, Bennet Tout Colorado's Energy Leadership

If the United States is to pursue an "all of the above" energy policy, Colorado will be the model for the nation, said Gov. John Hickenlooper, speaking Tuesday at the Global New Energy Summit at The Broadmoor.

Friday, Jun 08, 2012

City Increases Solar Power Capacity

New York City has tripled its production of solar power by completing the installation of panels on 10 city-owned buildings, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday.

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