Whole Foods has set a goal to reduce energy consumed per square foot 25% by 2015 with commitments to wind energy, more on-site renewables, green building, advanced refrigeration and transportation.
Vermont Energy Atlas is online service with information for renewable energy developers, government or interested citizens.
University of Utah recognized by EPA for most renewable energy use (23%) among any school in the Mountain West Conference.
Arizona state regulator wants to raise the amount of energy that utilities are required to get from solar power; suggested 15% by 2025.
European officials report that 50% of the EU’s electricity demand will be met by wind energy by 2050.
Lamar to convert 1,370 billboards throughout Florida to renewable energy in $12.5M project.
Google announces that are going to use their energy trader status for deals such as selling energy in a current contract in order to buy energy from a renewable source.
Google invested $38.8M in two North Dakota wind farms, a minority interest in the $190M round of financing for the projects.
Austin Energy sold the largest amount of renewable energy in the nation in 2009, leading the nation for the 9th year in a row.
Enid, Oklahoma is ready to become bigger player in alternative energy with four new wind transmission projects being built.
T. Boone Pickens applauds Nevada for its alternative energy potential.
Oahu set to build first wind energy farm in two decades on the North Shore; cost $117M.
China passed US as largest clean power market while US and Europe try to stage China for energy sales, but China wants to use its own manufacturers.
Houses of 2020 to have: 1) energy meters that track power usage and program appliances to run when rates are lowest; 2) better insulation; 3) smaller size; 4) solar water heaters and rooftop panels; 5) pre-wired for electric vehicles; 6) eco-friendly, low volatile organic compound paints; 7) smart growth – close to public transit, walkways and bike paths; LED lighting; 9) ductless, lower cost heating pumps; 10) triple-glazed, low-emissive windows which are tuned depending on which side of house facing.
McLean, VA family sells 4500 sqft house in order to move to an efficient, green home; recommendations: consider retrofitting an existing home, programmable thermostats, low-flow shower/faucets, dual-flush toilets, compact fluorescent or LED lighting, Energy Star appliances, high-performance windows, efficient furnaces, solar panels, geothermal heat pumps and windmills, check rating on walkscore.com for walkability, hire architect and contractor who have already built a green home, and check out “passive” homes – well insulated and need almost no energy.
Outraged Floridian homeowners may not receive their promised solar rebates from the state since the program ran out of funding.
Researchers discover fuels cells powered by whey, a byproduct of cheese production.
