KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 1, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) (PRIMEZONE) — Charlie’s golden ticket may have provided him with an unlimited supply of chocolate, but did it pay his home energy bill? Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), maker of PINK insulation, is helping to solve the problem of home energy costs for five lucky Aquila (NYSE:ILA) customers through the PINK Ticket Giveaway. Owens …
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Aircapture and Almanac Beer Co. Launch World’s First Commercial Beer Carbonated with CO? Captured From the Atmosphere with Direct Air Capture
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 …
Read More »Offshore wind stop-work orders are costing consumers, delaying needed electricity
January 28, 2025 – At a time when the administration claims the U.S. is facing a nationwide energy emergency and consumers are increasingly concerned about rising electricity costs, its efforts to stop five large offshore wind projects under construction along the Atlantic Coast could cost consumers billions of dollars and keep much-needed new electricity off the grid. Although four of …
Read More »IRS Sued Over Anti-Solar and Wind Tax Rules
Tribal utility, localities, and consumer and environmental groups argue tax guidance illegally hurts renewable energy. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 18, 2025) – A broad array of groups with strong interests in clean and affordable energy sued the IRS and Treasury Department over new rules for tax credits that unfairly and illegally discriminate against wind and solar projects. As part of a …
Read More »Anti-renewable policies are going to cost consumers
Stop-work orders for wind undercut investor confidence in financing all energy projects, including nuclear September 3, 2025 – The administration’s energy dominance agenda will fail, done in by collapsing investor confidence, unless the White House stops issuing stop-work orders for offshore wind. Undercutting these projects, each of which has billions of private investment dollars committed to it, is sending shock …
Read More »Trump Spreads Desperate Lies to Deflect Blame for High Energy Prices
Renewable Energy is Not Causing Energy Cost Spikes, Coal is Washington, D.C. – Today, Donald Trump published on Truth Social that “Any State that has built and relied on WINDMILLS and SOLAR for power are seeing RECORD BREAKING INCREASES IN ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY COSTS.” This is false. Energy Innovation reported that “states with the largest increases in wind and solar generation since 2010—including Iowa, …
Read More »Rethinking Wind Power: “Tornado in a Tower”
By harnessing the power of nature, engineers are looking to tap into vortex wind as a source of abundant energy When it comes to alternative energies, wind and solar power are currently attracting about 95% of all investments worldwide, according to a recent report from IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency). Both are considered excellent alternative energy sources: clean, renewable, and produce minimal …
Read More »Next-Generation Geothermal Can Help Unlock 100% Clean Power
By Joel Jaeger, Katrina McLaughlin, Lori Bird and Karl Hausker Building a clean, reliable, cost-effective power grid will require many different types of energy. The bulk will come from solar and wind; but since these aren’t available 24/7, 365 days a year, they must be paired with a smaller amount of clean, “firm” power that’s always available when needed. Geothermal energy, nuclear energy and …
Read More »States With the Most Businesses Focused on Sustainable Energy
A new study on behalf of Milliken has identified the top U.S. states for sustainable energy production. The rapid rise of the sustainable energy sector worldwide has been one of the most important technological and economic stories of recent years. Continued urgency to mitigate the impact of climate change has spurred governments and companies to speed the transition to greener energy sources. Global …
Read More »The Future of Transportation: Hydrogen Powered Cars
The demand for more sustainable transportation options has led to the development of hydrogen-powered cars. Utilizing hydrogen as a fuel source, these vehicles offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. However, before delving into the potential future of hydrogen cars, it is important to understand the science behind hydrogen fuel cells. Understanding Hydrogen Power The Science Behind Hydrogen …
Read More »Electric Vehicles Continue To Be More Affordable And Operating Cost Stable
The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) released its latest report showing that electric vehicles (EVs) continue to be more affordable for drivers. In addition to affordability, the latest numbers reinforce the benefits of price stability that comes with reducing reliance on international oil markets. While the national average cost of gasoline has fluctuated by as much as a dollar per gallon during …
Read More »Propane Council Connects with Greenhouse Growers to Solve Challenges by Using Propane
PERC joins National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association to promote the unique benefits of propane for the greenhouse industry. WASHINGTON (April 2023) – Propane delivers the consistent, precise temperatures needed for healthier plants and animals, making it an excellent choice for growers powering greenhouse operations. To connect with leaders and learn more about the unique issues facing the greenhouse industry, the Propane …
Read More »California Regulators Urged to Delay Harmful Rooftop Solar Plan
SAN FRANCISCO— California regulators should revise a new rooftop solar plan to make solar more affordable for low-income communities, dozens of groups will tell the California Public Utilities Commission at its meeting Thursday. The commission’s plan drastically slashes the credit new solar users would get for sharing their extra solar energy with the grid. More than 100 groups are urging the commission …
Read More »Benefits of Installing Solar In The Winter
Winter and fall are good seasons for installing solar panels. It may take a few months to get the solar panels installed after you have contacted a solar installer for the job. You might be worried about the high electricity bills in summer, so you should have your solar panels installed as soon as possible so that they are less expensive. You …
Read More »Top 5 Trends in Sustainable Development
Development is essential to meet the needs of current and future generations. However, not all development is created equal. Many people have a growing concern that much of the design and development in the world has an outsized impact on the health of the planet. Some of these same people are working toward developing and implementing more sustainable alternatives. …
Read More »How Can Office Buildings Switch to Renewable Energy?
The green revolution is influencing sustainable business changes. Companies may target a broad audience of eco-consumers by shrinking their carbon footprints. They also can help meet global sustainability goals by adopting low-impact energy sources. Business owners can switch to renewable energy and retrofit their buildings to increase renewable energy compatibility. There are seven ways companies may ditch fossil fuels for …
Read More »18-month waiting lists for new Electric Vehicles are just the start unless we ‘nearshore’ EV battery supply
Disrupted supply chains are causing long waiting lists for new electric cars; to fix it, we need shorter supply chains and to massively ramp-up battery recycling, argues Aidan McClean, founder of UFODRIVE and best-selling author of ‘ELECTRIC REVOLUTION: Myths & Truths about Electric Vehicles and Climate Disaster’. The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is skyrocketing – but supply just can’t …
Read More »18-month waiting lists for new Electric Vehicles are just the start unless we ‘nearshore’ EV battery supply
Disrupted supply chains are causing long waiting lists for new electric cars; to fix it, we need shorter supply chains and to massively ramp-up battery recycling, argues Aidan McClean, founder of UFODRIVE and best-selling author of ‘ELECTRIC REVOLUTION: Myths & Truths about Electric Vehicles and Climate Disaster’. The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is skyrocketing – but supply just …
Read More »Making a More Energy Efficient Supply Chain
Countries are following the United Nations’ lead and developing strict sustainability regulations. Environmentalists recognize corporations’ impacts on ecological degradation. They are working with government officials to set corporate responsibility laws. Companies can adhere to sustainability laws by improving their supply chains’ energy efficiency. Eco-conscious practices may also enhance companies’ sales, meeting eco-consumers’ demands. Before assessing the efficiency enhancement methods, individuals …
Read More »Is Alternative Energy a Realistic Option for Healthcare Facilities?
Alternative energy sources are in high demand as our economy faces both supply chain issues and high costs of oil and gas. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated constraints on this industry that is so dependent on international trade. Now our most essential facilities—our hospitals and clinics—are seriously exploring a shift to alternative, sustainable energy grids that might help them reduce …
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