First & Largest Commercial Scale Wave Energy System Manufactured in Washington Novel design uses all parts of the wave to produce power at a lower levelized cost SEATTLE, Sept. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oscilla Power today put its revolutionary new wave energy system, the Triton-C, on a barge to Kaneohe, Hawaii, where it will be deployed offshore of the …

Around 40% of annual energy consumption in the United States is attributed to homes and commercial businesses. That means the average American spends around $2000 each year to keep their home appliances and electricity running. But how much of that $2000 is wasted? It turns out the answer is quite a bit. Air drafts, outdated HVAC systems, and other waste …

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 …

The pre-pandemic wind energy market was booming. In 2019, the sector saw its second-largest expansion since 2015, adding 57.4 gigawatts of capacity. Like virtually every other industry, though, wind power experienced a sudden onslaught of disruption from COVID-19. Now, many sectors are starting to recover, and there seems to be an end to the pandemic in sight. While COVID-19 caused …

  Clean energy sees first recorded drop in overall jobs, yet policies hold promise for unparalleled growth in years ahead Sector recovered 300,000 jobs since unemployment peaked in Q2 Clean vehicles and wind energy finish year in the positive, despite early losses WASHINGTON, DC (April 19, 2021) – Clean energy jobs surged nearly 11 percent in the second half of 2020 …

Transforming the Nation’s Electrical Grid Will Put Money Back into Consumer Pocketbooks, Boost the Economy and Reduce Harmful Emissions Washington, D.C. — Earlier this week, President Biden announced his American Jobs Plan, a sweeping $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs package that would reshape the American economy by making the biggest investment in our nation’s systems in decades.  In response, Consumer …

The solar power industry hit a remarkable achievement in 2020. According to the International Energy Agency (IAE), solar photovoltaics are now the cheapest way to produce energy in most countries. Solar energy prices have been falling since the technology’s inception, but this is a substantial accomplishment. Ten years ago, solar was the most expensive energy option, but its cost has …

One of the most significant trends over the last decade for the economy, society, geopolitics, and the environment has been the rise of renewable energy. Fossil fuels have been the basis of the industrial economy for generations, powering tremendous economic growth but with dangerous consequences for the environment and public health. With the dramatic expansion of renewable energy technologies over …

Denmark has reached a landmark agreement on the construction of an energy hub in the North Sea. The energy hub will be an artificially constructed island 80 kilometers from the shore of the peninsula Jutland. It will be owned by a public-private partnership. The hub will strengthen the integration of Europe’s power grids and increase renewable electricity production necessary for a …

A recent study by researchers from the University of York showed that the configuration of solar cells with checkerboard lines might boost their light absorption ability by 125% and contribute to the broader use of renewable energy. Researchers at University of York, England have recently partnered with NOVA University of Lisbon in Portugal to explore how various solar cell surface …

New Detailed Analysis Shows Clean Energy Electrification Would Save Average U.S. Household $2500/Year, Create Jobs in Every Zip Code Across the Country Washington D.C. October 22, 2020 – A new analysis by Rewiring America shows that transitioning to 100% clean energy would save Americans as much as $321 billion in energy costs each year while dramatically reducing economy-wide greenhouse gas …

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 …

Analyzing the financial aspects gives the main evaluation of the macroeconomic effect of increasing the worldwide share of renewables in the resource blend by 2030. The role of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement sent a reasonable message that the progress to practical resources is quite important to meeting improvement and environmental targets. As strategy producers consider choices …

LONDON (July 15, 2020) – By 2030 the production of hydrogen fuel by “splitting” water—which can be carbon-free provided the electricity used in the process is produced by renewables—could become cost competitive with currently predominant methods that require the use of natural gas as a feedstock, according to analysis by the IHS Markit Hydrogen and Renewable Gas Forum. This so-called “green” hydrogen …

There’s a silver lining to the pandemic: the worldwide quarantine measures that have shut or slowed down production, travel, and the way people commuted daily have helped the environment recover. The change in the daily habits of companies and individuals means that air quality has improved and wildlife has started roaming freely in places they never dared to venture before.  …

by  Jennifer Layke and Norma Hutchinson – May 05, 2020 As the human tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic worsens, global restrictions to stop the spread of the virus — including stay-at-home orders, business closures and travel prohibitions — may contribute to the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. The virus has already made an indelible impact on the energy sector: Global energy use is predicted to fall …

The rise of green energy inventions like solar thermal, wind turbine, and biobattery are shaping the way we think and live in a carbon-dependent industry. Furthermore, the cheap and clean energy generators enabled a paradigm shift towards adopting modern structural designs in energy independence.  These green alternative energy inventions have gained global fascination. For instance, Toyota plans on continuing the …

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 …

When you replace a 175-foot-long wind turbine blade, what do you do with the old one?   Until recently, the only thing you could do was bury it, using close to 45 cubic yards of landfill space for each retired turbine blade.  Typically made out of a composite fiberglass material to withstand hurricane-force winds, the blades don’t break down in the …

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 …