As the world attempts to develop and increase the number of clean, environmentally friendly energy sources, Portland, Oregon is now using a very unique source of renewable energy: toilet turbines. What sounds crazy is actually […]
Tag: Renewable Energy
Desert Tower To Harness Chile’s Intense Sun Exposure
In the plains of Chile’s Atacama desert, a solar power tower more than 650 feet tall is under construction. As part of the project, a growing field of huge mirrors is spread out for over […]
It’s The Local Agencies That Will Make Renewable Energy Successful
At the United Nations Climate Summit in Paris, the world has finally agreed to eventually put an end to the use of fossil fuels in favor of a global society that is entirely dependent upon […]
Uruguay Can Show The World A Lot About Reducing Carbon Emissions
According to Uruguay’s national director of energy, Ramón Méndez, in less than just one decade, the tiny South American country has dramatically reduced its carbon footprint without using government subsidies or implementing higher consumer costs. […]
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 […]
Hydropower Could Soon Make A Comeback As A Leading Energy Source In America
While many people believe that hydroelectric power has largely reached its maximum capacity in the United States, new research shows that American hydroelectric sources aren’t being used to their maximum potential. Statistics show that the […]
UK Sets Precedence With Plans To Phase Out Coal Plants By 2025
Britain’s Energy Secretary Amber Rudd wants all United Kingdom coal-fired power stations shut down by 2025, with their use restricted from 2023. Rudd also wants more gas-fired stations to be built, describing “polluting” coal as […]
California Looking To The Ocean For Their Floating Wind Farm
Floating wind turbines might soon be placed off of the coast of California. The Seattle energy company of Trident Winds has filed initial environmental documents in the proposal of developing a wind farm of 100 […]
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 […]
Google Continues To Be Renewable Energy Champion With New Investment In Africa’s Largest Wind Farm
In recent years, Google has earned a reputation for being a large investor in the development and sustainability of renewable energy. This morning, Google further enhanced its reputation by announcing its newest investment in a […]
Wind And Solar Energy Thriving As Non-Renewable Energy Declines
Wind power is now the cheapest source of electricity. This marks the first time that the environmentally friendly power generation technique has achieved this title. Energy experts particularly like wind power due to the ability […]
Microsoft Among Hundreds Of Companies Implementing Their Own Carbon Tax Programs
Microsoft is at the fore-front of a growing number of companies that are using a new form of business accounting known as “carbon pricing.” Each quarter, the price of carbon is factored into profit-loss calculations, […]
Clinton Unveils Dramatic Plan To Boost Renewable Energy By 700 Per Cent
Hillary Clinton wants to drastically increase America’s clean energy production by a jaw dropping 700 per cent, ensuring all households are powered by clean energy by 2027. Hillary’s ambitious plans have drawn a lot of […]
World Takes Note As Fully One Third of Europe’s Electric Energy is Now Renewable
The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) reports that fully one-third of last year’s electricity in Europe came from renewable energy. At 24% four years prior, this means fewer fossil fuels are […]
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 […]
Hawaii Votes To Use 100% Renewable Energy… By 2045
In a symbolic first for a U.S. state, lawmakers in Hawaii passed legislation last week, by a 74-2 vote, requiring the state to generate 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy. Yet it won’t […]