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Cleantech in China: An American Perspective
I met with Daniel Enking a few months ago to chat about his experience living in China and being interested in cleantech. We talked about solar thermal manufacturing, something his discusses in his personal blog, politics, the nationalism associated with cleantech, his thoughts on the how the USA and China would work together, and other [...]
The Pros and Cons of Solar (revisited)
Researching about solar power can be overwhelming. Not only is it a big investment, but it is important to decide whether or not it is right for you. Knowing the costs and benefits of solar power may help you make that decision. Whether you are just in the information gathering stage or ready for an [...]
Free Solar Training for Unemployed Veterans
In a previous blog post, we announced that the Veterans Retaining Assistance Program was accepting applications from veterans who needed financial help with their solar PV installation training. Although the program officially launches on July 1, 2012 acceptance letters or in military terms, Certificate of Eligibility or COE have already begun arriving for those who [...]
Report: 80% of U.S Electricity Can Be Supplied by Renewables by 2050
Renewable energy can supply 80% of US electricity demand by 2050, concludes a report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the Renewable Electricity Futures Study (RE Futures). The technology needed is available today and is “more than adequate” combined with a more flexible electric system. That increased electric system flexibility, necessary to balance supply [...]
New Jersey: The Largest American Solar Market
For the second time the Garden State has trumped the Golden State in terms of new solar photovoltaics installed, that’s according to the recently released “U.S. Solar Market Insight: Q1 2012” by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association. The report found that overall the amount of PV installed in the first quarter of [...]
American Homes: Using Less Energy
You used to be able to predict how much energy a home would use, just based on how big it was. Either heating or cooling took more energy to change the temperature of a larger space. We can’t do that anymore. Homes increased in size from 1,800 square feet when built in the 1980s to [...]
Energy Policy’s Difficult Choices
I recently wrote a post critical of radical environmentalists who take rigid positions and refuse to make the tough choices that confront us all in the real world. In particular, I stand in disagreement with people’s unwillingness to exile the tortoises from 4613 acres (about five square miles) in the California desert that would have [...]
Renewz PV Carports: Coming to America
Solar carports are gaining traction across the world and now Italian-designed solar carports are coming to the U.S., thanks to renewz sustainable solutions’ new isola carport. The Giulio Barbieri-designed carports are designed for quick installation and intended for commercial purposes like at car dealerships or real estate companies, where they can be used partly as [...]
72% of Americans Think Climate Change Should be Prioritized
According to a new report issued by the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication, Americans are starting to realize the importance of climate change and renewable energy sources while also holding fossil fuel companies responsible for the “hidden costs” of their products. On the topic of issue priority, 72% of Americans believe that global warming [...]
Virginia: Clean Energy Mecca?
Researchers assessing the state’s potential for renewable energy say Virginia could realistically meet half of its nearly 20,000-megawatt power demand by the year 2035 with clean, sustainable sources like solar, onshore and offshore wind, and biomass. The George Mason University study, prepared for the Virginia Conservation Network, a coalition of renewable energy advocates and environmental [...]
Obama Discusses Climate Change in Rolling Stone Interview
In an hour-long interview with Rolling Stone, “Ready for the Fight,” President Obama talked about a wide range of issues, including two words he’s rarely mentioned since taking office: climate change. Obama said: “Part of the challenge over these past three years has been that people’s number-one priority is finding a job and paying the [...]
Americans: Less Green this Earth Day
Green Attitude polls suggests that Americans are actually less green this Earth Day. As reported in a recent Time Moneyland article, over the past few years, Americans have become less likely to say they care a great deal about the current and future state of the environment. Similarly, there is less interest in organics, water [...]