by Dan Auld Google loves talking about world before analytics — when web owners knew almost nothing about their sites. Nothing useful, anyway. That all changed when a new technology came along that allowed web owners to monitor their sites as much as they wanted. Any time they wanted. Web sites suddenly became a business proposition, not just an enthusiasm …

Department of Energy Awards More Than $145 Million for Advanced Solar Technologies DOE SunShot Initiative Accelerates Development of Cost-Competitive Solar Technologies WASHINGTON, D.C. – Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced more than $145 million for projects to help shape the next generation of solar energy technologies and ensure that the United States remains a leader in this global market. Sixty-nine …

Washington, D.C. – Global production of biofuels increased 17 percent in 2010 to reach an all-time high of 105 billion liters, up from 90 billion liters in 2009. High oil prices, a global economic rebound, and new laws and mandates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, and the United States, among other countries, are all factors behind the surge in production, …

Whilst you will find a lot of individuals nowadays generating the switch to solar energy for their houses and businesses, some may wonder if the hassle of having a solar installation is actually worth the effort. Why not when the installation can price a fortune and comes with the headache of having to do a main alteration to your home, …

While there are a great deal of people nowadays generating the switch to solar energy for their houses and companies, some might wonder if the hassle of having a solar installation is really worth the effort. Why not when the installation can cost a fortune and comes with the headache of having to do a major alteration to your home, …

If you’re thinking of joining the numerous Americans who have switched to solar energy to power their houses or companies, you might have questions about the process of solar installation. That’s only natural considering that this will need major alteration to your property and this is also the reason why you need to select a qualified solar installation business. Whilst …

Turn on the Savings with Con Edison’s Energy Savings Programs. by Courtney C. Capshaw, Lockheed Martin Member of the Con Edison Green Team Did you know lighting consumes up to 40% of a commercial facility’s electricity? The heat output from lights also impacts cooling loads. The following four options can help reduce lighting costs. Turn Off the Lights This sounds …

The sun’s rays generates massive amounts of energy which are transmitted down to the earth’s surface. Whenever the sun’s light reach the earth’s surface the intensity of the heat directly from the sun’s rays is not as hot because some of the heat happens to be rerouted before it reaches the earth’s atmosphere. When the direct sun light is hot …

The sun generates enormous amounts of heat that are transmitted down to the earth’s surface. When the sun’s rays reach the earth’s surface the intensity of the heat directly from the sun’s rays is not as hot basically because some of the heat happens to be rerouted right before it actually reaches the earth’s atmosphere. When the direct sun light …

The sun’s light gives off immense amounts of heat which are transmitted down to the earth’s surface. The moment the sun’s light reach the earth’s surface the concentration of the heat directly coming from the sun’s rays isn’t as hot since some of the heat is really rerouted right before it actually gets to the earth’s atmosphere. When the sunlight …

The sun creates immense amounts of energy which are transmitted down to the earth’s surface. As soon as the sun’s light reach the earth’s surface the intensity of the heat directly from the sun’s rays is not as hot basically because some of the heating happens to be rerouted before it reaches the earth’s atmosphere. When the sun is hot …

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Releases Expert Engineer’s Report Highlighting Major Roadblocks to Finishing Long-Abandoned Critically Compromised Reactor Project KNOXVILLE,TN.///August 9, 2011///Efforts by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to resume construction at the long-shuttered, nearly 40-year-old Bellefonte nuclear reactor Unit 1 in Jackson County, Alabama, are unlikely to be successful due to seven major problems, including water damage to the …

GOING SOLAR PROGRAM Thanks To The New American Vision Solar™ Power Purchase Agreement Solar panels create a ‘green’, pollution-free source for heat, light and electricity. The technology has been around for a while, in fact, because satellites utilize solar panels, we already rely on solar power for many of the gadgets we use everyday from cell phones to GPS systems …

Currently under development for eventual commercial deployment in the estimated 85 million commercial buildings and homes in America, SolarWindow(TM) is the subject of ten new patent filings and is the world's first-of-its-kind technology capable of generating electricity on see-through glass windows.

Researchers potentially find a renewable path to fuel additives, rubber and solvents The right balance of zinc and zirconium oxides in this catalyst (purple block) converts ethanol to isobutene with low amounts of unwanted byproducts such as acetone and ethylene. RICHLAND, Wash. – Researchers in the Pacific Northwest have developed a new catalyst material that could replace chemicals currently derived …

You can find a big collection of solar panels for sale nowadays. Therefore, choosing 1 for the house could be a slightly difficult task. Given below is really a list of ten ideas that can help you choose the best solar panel for the house as well as do the installation properly. 1. The very first thing you need to …

GE wind turbines are among the top selling renewable power items on the market today. General electric is one of the couple of companies in the world that invest seriously within alternative, renewable energy dependent products. The organization creates top quality generators that may transform wind energy in to electrical energy without giving off considerable amounts of greenhouse gas. General …

LEED-certification is often the first guideline that comes to mind when considering green building best practices. While LEED-certified modular buildings can and have been constructed, just like traditional construction, it only comes at great expense. There are many simple, cost-effective alternatives that modular builders use every day to reduce construction waste and make their buildings more energy efficient.

The study used publicly-available data in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). The analysis, entitled “Toxic Power: How Power Plants Contaminate Our Air and States” was jointly released today by NRDC and Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR).

“American Vision Solar is dedicated to enhancing home energy efficiency, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer our customers such a unique PPA,” said Bill Herren, President and CEO for American Vision Solar. “We pride ourselves on providing impressive customer service, which is why it was our priority to create an agreement that would truly benefit the homeowner.”