Great idea: Send politicians to energy school
What do career politicians know about energy efficiency, renewables and low-carbon technology? The answer, in many cases, is (notwithstanding the
The 3 things standing in the way of sustainability
In an earlier post, we asked if it would be possible to power the world with clean energy. The United
If wishes were biofuels, we'd all be energy-independent
Critics of environment- and efficiency-focused government regulations like to portray such laws as trampling on people’s freedoms: the freedom,
Greenbang's top 10 energy stories of 2011
What topics did Greenbang readers find most interesting in 2011? Following is a look at the 10 most-read stories of
What energy innovations will lead the way in 2012?
Among the startups vying to earn the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) title of “America’s Next Top Energy
The scariest energy graph you'll see today
We have all the technology we need today to live more efficiently and sustainably … or so we’ve been told
UK should put energy savers 'in competition' with energy generators
Instead of paying incentives only for new, clean energy like solar power, governments looking to promote sustainability should also reward
Seven-city energy partnership saves $1m-plus with efficiency
Seven cities in Washington state have saved more than $1 million on their electricity bills since launching a Home Energy
With more jobs a goal, US to fast-track grid modernization projects
The Obama Administration says it is fast-tracking seven proposed electricity grid modernization projects to “speed the creation of thousands of
S&C opens smart-grid demo center in Chicago
What’s it like to see smart-grid technology in action? A new demonstration center in Chicago features a variety of
