Energy Priorities Renewable Energy

Renewables Share of Energy Rises, Almost Catching up with Nuclear Power

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:50:00 -0800

According to the most recent issue of the "Monthly Energy Review" by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), nuclear electric power and renewable energy accounted for nearly equal portions of primary energy production during the first nine months of 2009.

GSK Installs PV with PA Grant

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:01:14 -0800

GlaxoSmithKline might be hoping the sun will put a silver lining on dark clouds over its Consumer Healthcare division -- and power its distribution facility in York, PA.

New Models for Rooftop Solar Power - Building Priorities Briefing

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:08:22 -0800

Southern California Edison has launched one of the most ambitious solar initiatives yet. It involves using the roofs of commercial buildings to develop renewable energy resources. Building owners get paid to host the solar arrays on their rooftops, and the utility takes all the risk. Where else is this kind of program happening? Why would a building owner choose this over the other alternatives for rooftop solar? In this month's briefing Denis Du Bois and guest co-host Stephen Lacey decipher the impact for owners, tenants, and solar companies. Denis interviews the corporate sustainability executive for AMB Property Corporation, who just joined SCE's new program. (podcast)

Rooftop Solar Ownership Models - Energy:Minute

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:00:01 -0800

When you see solar modules on the roof of a building, they might not actually belong to the building's owner. Two common ownership scenarios have been around for several years. Lately, utilities have been devising new ownership models, to meet renewable energy requirements in their states. Learn the differences, in a minute. (podcast)

AMB Leases Warehouse Roof to Energy Utility

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0800

Southern California Edison has announced three large installations of utility-owned solar on buildings. The latest of those is a warehouse owned by AMB Property Corporation. Denis Du Bois interviews Aaron Binkley, LEED AP, AMB's Director of Sustainability Programs. He's a registered architect and AMB's resident expert on energy, sustainability, and green building.

Zero Energy Buildings - "Zero" of What? - Energy:Minute

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:47:50 -0800

"Zero energy" is a term we'll see applied to more and more buildings. It means the building produces as much energy on site as it uses. But that's not the whole story. There are many variations. Learn what they mean, in a minute.

Stimulating through Subsidy -- Does It Work?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:58:37 -0800

Current policies at the state and federal level are extremely supportive of clean energy development. But the structure of subsidies matters. As the stimulus pumps unprecedented billions into renewable energy, it is worth asking whether we are promoting the right kind of investment that will enhance future US competitiveness.

Veranda Solar: Miniaturized, Power-Dense Residential PV

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:51:51 -0800

Veranda Solar is one of 12 semi-finalists in the 2009 Pacific Northwest Clean Tech Open. The company's designs could bring the initial cost of residential solar down to $1000 or less. Denis Du Bois interviews Capra J'neva, CEO. (podcast)

LivinGreen Materials: Bringing Solar Closer to Grid Parity

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:25:49 -0800

LivinGreen Materials is one of 12 semi-finalists in the 2009 Pacific Northwest Clean Tech Open. The company's "drop-in" solar cell manufacturing technology could bring the cost of solar power closer to grid parity. Denis Du Bois interviews Chris Tagge, co-founder and CEO. (podcast)

National 100x20 Plan Met Little Resistance

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:12:02 -0800

Political will is apparently easier to find when global warming and rising sea levels threaten to inundate the tiny island nation you call home.

Hydrovolts: "Flip Wing" Turbine Bouys Efficiencies

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:10:51 -0800

Hydrovolts is one of 12 semifinalists in the Pacific Northwest Clean Tech Open. The company's "flip wing" turbine marks new levels of efficiency in generating energy from flowing water. A generator can be dropped into a canal or stream in an afternoon with minimal site preparation. Denis Du Bois interviews Burton Hamner, co-founder and President. (podcast)

Federal Energy Loan Guarantee Program from 2005 Finally Approves its First Applicant

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:27:46 -0800

As we wait for stimulus dollars to trickle through the system, a provision of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 has finally born fruit for renewable energy.

Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo 2009

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:34:40 -0800

The 2009 Renewable Energy World Conference and Expo wrapped up this morning in Las Vegas.

Stimulus Bill Creates $3.2 Billion in Tax Credits for Renewables

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:57:24 -0800

A new 30 percent tax credit for renewable energy is among many clean-energy provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. President Obama signed the bill into law yesterday.

Green Light for Transit: Urban Solar Steps in to Fill Need for Bus Shelter Lighting

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:10:17 -0800

Once in a while, when waiting for an evening bus in downtown Seattle, I realize I'm standing in a solar-powered bus shelter. And I wonder whatever happened to the enthusiasm of Carmanah Technologies Corp, the company that illuminated those shelters and was so gung-ho about solar transit lighting. (photo)