Transformation of Nation’s Energy System Isn’t Going to Happen Without Casualties, says E2 co-founder WASHINGTON (September 14, 2011) – The clean energy industry is still growing and still holds the key to our economic and energy future, despite the demise of Solyndra, according to Environmental Entrepreneurs, an independent group of business leaders who advocate for good environmental policy while building …

Solar is happening. And, New Jersey solar enthusiast, Ed Seliga, is walking around with a great, big smile on his face these days, because much to his amazement, delight and not a little bit of trepidation, he finds himself holding a tiger by the tail. More: continued here

Flow – Clean Air Edition uses 99.999% pure atmospheric CO? captured onsite by Aircapture’s Direct Air Capture system, which enables breweries to generate their own CO? and reduce reliance on unpredictable, fossil-fuel-based supply chains.   ALAMEDA, Calif., March 23, 2026 — Aircapture, a pioneer in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, and California craft beer brewery Almanac Beer Co. announced the launch …

Alternative energy is the future. As the public push for more sustainable practices accelerates, both business owners and government officials are moving toward cleaner practices — but they’re not doing it alone. Many organizations now employ a variety of professionals who play important roles in putting green initiatives into action. In this article, we’ll explore some of the many diverse …

Austin, Texas: At the ripe age of 98, Dr. John Goodenough, professor in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) and inventor of the lithium-ion battery, is looking towards future energy storage solutions through a newly launched partnership with Energy Exploration Technologies (EnergyX). Earlier this year, Goodenough, along with several members of his lab …

850,000 Expected by June 30 447,208 new unemployment filings in April, triple March claims CA, FL, GA, TX, MI, NC, WA, NY, OH among hardest hit states Energy efficiency job losses top 400,000; renewable job losses near 100,000 WASHINGTON, DC (May 13, 2020) – Nearly 600,000 U.S. clean energy workers have lost their jobs since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic …

106,000 Jobs in Clean Energy Lost in March Due to COVID-19 Economic Crisis More than a year’s worth of job gains erased in a few weeks Analysis forecasts industry could lose more than 500K jobs in months ahead CA, NC, PA, MA, MI, NY, OH, TX, WA, IL among hardest hit states WASHINGTON, DC (April 15, 2020) – More than 106,000 clean …

In both the real world and in popular culture, renewable energy gets a lot of press. From solar energy to hydropower and beyond, so-called “alternative” energy sources are increasingly seen as a viable solution towards combating the negative effects of climate change.  A prime cultural example of renewable energy in the spotlight was seen on 1998’s “That ‘70s Show.” During …

Clean Energy Champions Call for Immediate, Permanent Expansion of Nation’s Largest Urban Rooftop Solar Project LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2019) – A broad coalition of business, environmental and civic leaders today called on the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to increase and accelerate its goals for generating local renewable energy, urging the utility to immediately expand a successful …

Our current administration has promised to remove environmental regulations from big business in order to boost the American economy. This may sound beneficial for major corporations, but the long-lasting effects on the environment are irreversible. These legislative changes are accelerating climate change and will have more drastic effects if environmental regulations are not reinstated. The United States has yet to …

By this point in the 2010s we’ve achieved something very important in the ongoing struggle to preserve our environment and maintain a healthy climate: conservation and clean energy are cool. This an be attributed to changing attitudes toward climate change, major projects detailing the dangers in accessible ways, or even entrepreneurs and tech leaders like Elon Musk – who, for …

07 August 2018, Lagos, Nigeria – Azuri Technologies, a leading pay-as-you go solar home solutions provider to off-grid homes, is delighted to be invited to take part in a project aimed at helping students from less affluent communities in Nigeria discover the power of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in solving real-world problems. The project entitled ‘Bright Hands’ is being …

MPOWERD harnesses the full potential of sustainable, portable energy with the new Luci® Pro Series: Mobile Smart solar light with two-way USB grants peace of mind during emergencies, disaster preparedness, outdoors, on the road and beyond MPOWERD, Inc., the mission-driven brand behind the award-winning Luci® inflatable solar light, announces their longest lasting light yet, the Luci Pro Series: Mobile. This …

Early-Stage Energy Ideas Also Receive Funding  The California Energy Commission approved a $5 million research grant today to address the unprecedented tree die-off across the state and turn dead trees to energy. More than 100 million trees have died across the state due to drought and bark beetles since 2010, and the dead trees can fuel larger, more damaging wildfires. The Fall River …

Leaf for life: A re-imagined beach solar umbrella, one which produces energy and no longer blows away The “Leaf for Life” umbrella is a patented French invention with an innovative design, which uses the wind to anchor it securely to the ground.  With its solar panel, “Leaf” can also produce enough energy to charge a phone or use any digital …

Solar Industry Power in the USA On the campaign trail, Donald Trump made it clear that he favored coal and natural gas, wanted to kill energy regulations, and that he thought wind and solar power were too expensive. In fact, at a May 2016 press conference Trump said, “I know a lot about solar, the problem with solar is it’s …

The Government of Saint Lucia has a target of generating 35% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. This pristine island currently depends on dirty diesel generators for power, but has ambitious goals to revolutionize its economy with solar, wind, and geothermal energy. Solar represents the easiest attainable resource, and Saint Lucia is already famous for its sunshine, which draws visitors from around …

Flight to the future: Solar Impulse shows we can run the world without consuming the earth Embed from Getty Images By Ulrich Spiesshofer, President and CEO, ABB Solar Impulse has made history by completing the first flight around the world in a plane powered only by energy from the sun. Its achievement is a tremendous success for clean technologies and …

SACRAMENTO – Hosted by the California Energy Commission, the Clean Energy Jobs Act (Proposition 39) Citizens Oversight Board today elected Kate Gordon as board chair and James Ray as vice chair. The six board members in attendance were joined by the two ex-officio members, Energy Commission Chair Robert B. Weisenmiller and California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Picker. Approved by …

  WELTEC BIOPOWER Builds 500-kW Biogas Plant for Vegetable Producer In January 2015, WELTEC BIOPOWER started building an anaerobic digestion plant in Loughgall, Northern Ireland. The customer and operator of the 500-kW plant is the vegetable producer Gilfresh Produce. The enterprise produces numerous field-grown products and processes them into food. „For WELTEC, this is the third plant in Northern Ireland …