“The evidence of human-caused climate change is overwhelming and continues to strengthen, that the impacts of climate change are intensifying across the country, and that climate-related threats to Americans’ physical, social, and economic well-being are rising.”- 4th National Climate Assessment, 2018 Current Climate Change Assessment & Trends Two important Federal government announcements have energy enthusiasts moving quickly toward a global …

Many people hold off moving towards a more sustainable lifestyle because they associate the adjustment with sweeping life changes or major expenses. On the contrary, being environmentally conscious doesn’t require radical transformation. Making a shift towards sustainable living is more a matter of choice — one which begins with just a few easy modifications. For those of you who have …

Today’s consumers tend to have the environment at the forefront of their mind when making purchases. While many are willing to pay a bit more to have less impact on Mother Earth., as this trend continues, more and more environmentally friendly options are hitting the market — and some of them can even save you money. Notably, LED lights might …

Green energy grows more sophisticated each year, as the renewable s industry finds new and exciting ways to reduce carbon emissions. From wave power to air source heating, there are really no limits to what technology and science can achieve. With that in mind, we’ve gathered some of the most exciting feats of renewable energy for you to marvel at. …

RAPID CITY, SD (Sept. 10, 2018) – Researchers at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology are studying ways to harness electricity generated by a unique set of microbes. “We’re studying the electric eels of the microbial world,” says Navanietha Krishnaraj, Ph.D., a research scientist in the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at SD Mines. Researchers, such as Venkata Gadhamshetty, Ph.D., an associate …

New Study Shows Natural Gas Engine Can Dramatically Reduce Smog from Heavy-Duty Trucks Simulated on-road testing shows the new Cummins Westport engine maintains near-zero emissions during all duty cycles RIVERSIDE, Calif., August 30, 2018 – The University of California, Riverside College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) andSouthern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the results of a new study …

Autogas Hybrid Technology Showcased at Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference 2018 Asheville, NC – Alliance AutoGas (AAG) will showcase leading-edge autogas hybrid technology at the 2018 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo August 22nd through 23rd, 2018 at the Durham Convention Center. AAG engineers have designed an autogas electric hybrid to be introduced to the market with the 2017 Ford Fusion. …

Image Source: Unsplash Making the decision to reduce your carbon footprint is not only vital for the future of the environment, it can also require a lot of work. Making those eco-friendly decisions every day isn’t always easy or convenient; that’s why it’s important to recognize and applaud your commitment to doing your part for Mother Earth. With all of …

Trump’s Clean Power Plan Replacement Is WORSE Than Nothing August 20, 2018 Lissa Lynch, Staff Attorney, Federal Policy, Climate & Clean Energy Program The Clean Power Plan replacement proposed today by Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler demonstrates the Trump EPA’s unflagging commitment to propping up polluters. The proposal is designed to require power plants to do nothing to reduce their carbon pollution, and …

Increasingly, around the globe, we rely on renewable energy to power our lives and roll back the damage we do to our planet’s resources. For many, energy sources like wind and solar are becoming the standard to keep our businesses fueled cleanly and inexpensively. As renewable energy sources become more prevalent around the globe, there is increased hope that not …

According to the Department of Energy, charging an electric car costs about half as much as fueling a gasoline-powered car. The U.S. average per gallon of gasoline is $2.50 while it would cost $1.10 per eGallon to charge an electric car. As a result, electric cars, buses and trucks save money on fuel and maintenance. Currently, the United Parcel Service …

Clean Electric Heating Already Cost-Effective for Many A new report bolsters the case for widespread electrification of heat and hot water in buildings. The report by the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Institute finds that replacing onsite use of fossil fuels in buildings by efficient and flexible electric heating is a key component of the deep decarbonization necessary to limit global average temperature increase to …

Clean Energy Advocates Congressional Support For Natural Gas Legislation NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Today the National Gas Parity Act of 2018 (H.R. 5959) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and John Larson (D-CT). The legislation provides for a number of incentives and changes to existing laws to encourage the sale, purchase, and use of …

In an op-ed in The Hill, IPI resident scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews writes: It appears Russian internet trolls didn’t limit their mischief to the last presidential election. According to a March report from the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, Russian trolls are actively trying to disrupt U.S. energy markets. The committee’s report focuses on the Internet Research Agency (IRA), a Russian internet …

Sector adds half a million jobs boosted by strong growth in Asia Abu Dhabi, UAE: 8 May 2018 — The renewable energy industry created more than 500,000 new jobs globally in 2017, a 5.3 per cent increase from 2016, according to the latest figures released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). According to the fifth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs – …

Some car manufacturers are banking on a different story in the future, though. Electric cars comprise less than 1 percent of U.S. auto sales, yet some major automakers are planning to manufacture many more electric models in the near future. According to an article on Bloomberg.com, General Motors plans to roll out 20 models by 2023 and Toyota 10 by …

Technology Radar 2018 “Renewable Energy” report – launched today by Lloyd’s Register – analyses the sizeable renewable energy impacts in the next five (5) years and beyond. It provides answers from leading industry experts on their optimism, concerns and investment outlook on tomorrow’s energy mix. If there were doubts that renewable energy sources could ever compete effectively with oil, natural …

Source (Creative Commons CC0) Sustainable building practices are the future of not just construction but converting existing buildings to be more green. Future trends in sustainable building design look toward products like solar panels and LED light bulbs for direction. Solar Panels The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently proposed adding 115,984 megawatts (MW) of solar and wind energy by December …

Capt. Jim Greer and his solar boat RA returned to their home port in New Port Richey, Florida, Nov. 8, after completing a 7,200-mile voyage running totally on solar panels, batteries and an all-electric propulsion system provided by Torqeedo. The Great Loop voyage took RA from Florida up the East Coast, through the Great Lakes, down the Mississippi and across the Gulf of Mexico, completing …

September 29, 2017 Miles Farmer  Originally posted on NRDC Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Rick Perry just proposed a massive bailout for coal and nuclear power plants. The radical and unprecedented move is couched under a false premise that power plants with fuel located on site are needed to guarantee the reliability of the electricity system. The proposal relies on a mischaracterization of …