Though it declined 11 percent from the previous year, global clean energy investment reached $254 billion in 2013, according to a new report released Thursday … Global Clean Energy Investment Reached $254 Billion In 2013Read more
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Vermont expands solar net metering
Bad news for the polluter-funded American Legislative Exchange Council, but wonderful news for the planet. In 2012 and 2013, ALEC tried to roll back states’ … Vermont expands solar net meteringRead more
Posted inEnergy / Renewable / Tidal Power / ToMl
Maine Launches the First Commercial Tidal Power Project in the US
Each day, 100 billion tons of water flow in and out of the Bay of Fundy between Maine and Canada with the force of 8,000 … Maine Launches the First Commercial Tidal Power Project in the USRead more
Posted inEconomics / Renewable / Solar / ToMl / Wind
Growth of Global Solar and Wind Energy Continues
Global use of solar and wind energy continued to grow significantly in 2012. Solar power consumption increased by 58 percent, to 93 terrawatt-hours (TWh), and … Growth of Global Solar and Wind Energy ContinuesRead more
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45,100 wind turbines
Wind energy grew 28 percent in America last year, setting a new installation record and confirming its status as a mainstream energy source, according to … 45,100 wind turbinesRead more
Posted inChina / Renewable / ToMl / Wind
China’s Wind Power Production Increased More Than Coal Power
Amid all the news about coal and pollution problems in China you might have missed this one: According to new statistics from the China Electricity … China’s Wind Power Production Increased More Than Coal PowerRead more
Posted inJob / Renewable / ToMl
Clean Jobs Rising
A new report by Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), flagged this past week by the San Antonio Business Journal, found that over 110,000 new clean energy jobs … Clean Jobs RisingRead more
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Renewable power In January 2013
According to the latest “Energy Infrastructure Update” report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of Energy Projects, 1,231 MW of new in-service electrical generating … Renewable power In January 2013Read more
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U.S. added 147 megawatts of geothermal energy in 2012
Geothermal power has a promising future, but so far it has lagged behind most of its other renewable energy cousins, especially wind and solar. So … U.S. added 147 megawatts of geothermal energy in 2012Read more
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How Renewable Energy Is Becoming Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels
Something interesting is happening in Australia. A new study by the research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance has found that unsubsidized renewable energy is now … How Renewable Energy Is Becoming Cheaper Than Fossil FuelsRead more