For the first time in 34 years, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the construction of new nuclear plants. Southern Co. and subsidiary Georgia Power have received approval to move forward with […]
The Quest for ‘Hydricity’
In the 1980s and ’90s, hydrogen fuel cell technology seemed like a strong candidate for use in cars and stationary applications, converting hydrogen to electricity with no emissions beyond a puff of […]
Ontario leads Canada with installation of geothermal heat pump or “geo-exchange” systems, but residential lags commercial market
Wind and solar technologies may hog the spotlight (and subsidies) in Ontario, but behind the scene geo-exchange heating and cooling systems are being quietly deployed by the thousands across the province every […]
Renewable Energy Financing Mechanisms and Incentives: What Can We Expect?
While much attention has rightly been given to the expiration of the Section 1603 cash grant program at the end of 2011, there are other tax incentives for renewable energy that are […]
New Enzyme Could Make Cellulosic Ethanol Competitive With Fossil Fuels
Efforts to create a market for cellulosic ethanol in the U.S. veered into the realm of the absurd last month when companies faced fines of $6.8 million for failing to meet a […]
How Nike, Wal-Mart And Ikea Save Money And Slash Carbon By Shipping Smarter
With the U.S. average price of diesel at $4 per gallon, companies that move goods and have not planned for $5 diesel risk seeing profit margins disappear. A new report written by […]
January Oil Supply
This post presents the latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the International Energy Agency (IEA), and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on crude oil and associated liquids production […]
KBB: Volt, Insight Offer Lowest Cost Of Ownership Over 5 Years
There are a lot of EV and hybrid-haters out there who throw out some softball arguments against such vehicles, along with legitimate gripes. But some of those gripes don’t necessarily ring true […]
Can Tesla Survive?
The year 2012 will be an important one for Tesla Motors. Amid growing competition from established automakers, Tesla plans to sell a new Model S luxury sedan in July, and to supply […]
The Water-Energy Nexus and Our Infrastructure Gap
There is a growing gap between the infrastructure we need and the infrastructure we have. For two decades, Wedbush attorney, investment banker, and water industry executive Michael George has watched “the way […]
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