Google has announced that it has signed several massive long term power purchase agreements throughout the world as a way to obtain extremely large amounts of clean energy. This clean energy will be used by […]
Clean Energy
Bill Gates Heading Multi-Billion Dollar Crusade For Clean Energy
Bill Gates has joined forces with a multinational group of investors to spur the development of clean sources of energy. The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft announced the formation of this energy fund at the United […]
The Future Of Renewable Energy Lies In Developing World Markets
While most people do not associate renewable energy with developing countries, that might not be the case in the near future. Just like the boom of mobile phones in emerging markets in recent years, renewable […]
California Legally Commits Its Energy Future To Batteries And Solar Power
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law a sweeping and admittedly ambitious bill that requires the state to produce half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 while also doubling its energy efficiency. […]
China Is Putting U.S. To Shame When It Comes To Clean Energy
New reports from the United Nations indicate that China is leading the world in terms of preventing climate change, while the United States is falling behind. Even though China is the single largest emitter of […]
Morocco Plans To Construct The World’s Largest Solar Power Facility
The city of Ouarzazate in Morocco will soon be home to a massive solar power plant. With the new solar plant, nearly half of all Moroccan energy will come from renewable sources by the year […]
Massive Volkswagen Emissions Scandal Could Cost The Company Over $20 Billion
Volkswagen has been exposed for cheating on emissions tests, making their vehicles appear cleaner than they actually are and drawing the ire of environmentalists everywhere. The actions are also likely to have far reaching financial […]
California Drops Tough New Vehicle Emissions Standards After Intense Oil Industry Lobby Efforts
In a major setback for environmentalists, California has dropped proposed legislation that sought to require a 50% reduction in petroleum use in motor vehicles by 2030. The petroleum reduction was intended to help produce an […]
Google’s Project Sunroof Tells You If Your Home Is Right For Solar Panels
Google, the world’s most popular search engine, now lets you evaluate your house to establish if it makes sense to put up a solar panel installation. Project Sunroof, created in the spare time of the […]
Florida Town Makes It Illegal To Live Off The Grid
As the world moves towards solar panels, wind power and naturally cooled homes, off the grid living is becoming a viable reality for those willing to make the investment. But unplugging from municipal services means […]