Renewable energy accounted for 9.8% of total domestic energy consumption in 2014. This marks the highest renewable energy share since the 1930s, when wood was … Renewables share of U.S. energy consumption highest since 1930sRead more
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Scotland’s Incredible Progress Toward Going Fully Renewable
New data from the Scottish government shows that the country generated 49.8 percent of its electricity from renewables in 2014, effectively meeting its target of … Scotland’s Incredible Progress Toward Going Fully RenewableRead more
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California Is Getting More Than 5 Percent Of Its Power From Large Solar Projects
California led the nation in new solar power capacity last year, and new data show it was the first state to get more than 5 … California Is Getting More Than 5 Percent Of Its Power From Large Solar ProjectsRead more
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Tory betrayal on wind “totally unacceptable”
The Scottish National Party has said that Prime Minister David Cameron must explain why he misled voters during the referendum campaign in Scotland regarding the … Tory betrayal on wind “totally unacceptable”Read more
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Middle East Pursues 150 Renewable Projects, Saves Oil for Export
The Middle East and North Africa, home to about half the world’s oil reserves, has more than 150 renewable-energy projects under way, a map from … Middle East Pursues 150 Renewable Projects, Saves Oil for ExportRead more
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Hybrid rooftop wind and solar generator
The SolarMill, a 1.2 kW combination wind and solar energy system, will be sold in the U.S. for about $3000. WindStream Technologies’ hybrid rooftop energy … Hybrid rooftop wind and solar generatorRead more
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Lincoln Center Now 100% Wind Powered
Lincoln Center has become the first performing arts center in the city to be entirely run on wind power. 100% of Lincoln Center’s 21.6 million … Lincoln Center Now 100% Wind PoweredRead more
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This giant straw is actually a vertical bladeless wind turbine
Small-scale wind generators, especially vertical designs, are the renewable energy pariahs, and the clean energy concept that many cleantech enthusiasts love to hate. But that … This giant straw is actually a vertical bladeless wind turbineRead more
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Electricity-free Groundfridge
It’s easy to forget how much energy it takes to keep our food fresh. So imagine taking advantage of the earth’s natural underground insulation to … Electricity-free GroundfridgeRead more
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A Third American City Is Now Running Entirely On Renewable Energy
The number of American cities that run entirely on renewable energy is growing. Last week, the city of Aspen, Colorado declared it had become the … A Third American City Is Now Running Entirely On Renewable EnergyRead more