Tuesday, July 14, 2009

renewable energy

T. Boone Pickens: Break Our Foreign Oil Addiction With Natural Gas

Change from gasoline-fueled cars makes economic and ecological sense, not to mention national security. more >>

Ethanol Ruling a Test for Obama Administration

A new EPA proposal has sparked debate over measuring greenhouse gas emissions. more >>

Energy Secretary Chu Announces Biofuel Investment

The secretary of energy said that agriculture is one of the great resources in the United States. more >>

Wind Rankings: Texas is King, but Iowa Breezes Past California

Iowa Approves $2 Million for Algae Fuel Project

Al Gore Wields More Influence Out of Government

The former vice president has more freedom to advance his agenda on climate change and other issues. more >>

The Truth About All Those Green Jobs

Millions of new energy jobs? Perhaps, but the estimates may be a bit too rosy. more >>

6 Cars That Signal the Future of Driving

If cars ever run on something besides gasoline, here's what they might look like. more >>

The Green Energy Economy: What It Will Take to Get There

Everyone agrees it's time to get serious about renewable energy, but the barriers go beyond technology. more >>

Obama's Stimulus Keeps the Solar Power Dream Alive for Start-ups

Solar energy company BrightSource Energy, is weathering the recession and hopes to come out on top. more >>

What the Stimulus Package Does for Renewable Energy

Some $70 billion in tax and spending provisions is set aside for energy-related programs. more >>

Wind Power Is Hit By the Economic Storm

Backers say it is a promising energy source that needs stimulus incentives to meet growth goals. more >>

Energy Secretary Steven Chu Faces Tough Menu of Choices

Obama's energy secretary will lead his renewable energy and climate change agenda—and he's not alone. more >>

The New In-Crowd in Obama's Washington: the Renewable Energy Folks

At Al Gore's Green Inaugural Ball, the real celebrities were from renewable energy industries. more >>

'UFO Octopus' Destroys Wind Turbine; Gore Fears for Life

Coming next: Loch Ness Monster Cause of All Water Pollution, Yeti Melts Polar Ice Caps. more >>

As Obama's Energy Chief, Steven Chu Likely to Shift Agency's Focus to Renewables

The Nobel Prize-winning scientist has championed research into energy efficiency and solar power. more >>

Ahead of the Curve: Solar Installer 2009

A career as a solar installer is a natural for electricians looking for more work. more >>

America's Best Leaders: Amory Lovins, Energy Scientist

For this bright light in the field of alternative energy, it's all about efficiency. more >>

For an Energy Boomtown in Colorado, Heady Days Bring Growth and Anxiety

The town of Rifle is buoyed by a surge in natural gas drilling, but it can't forget the last oil bust. more >>

Creative Gasoline Alternatives in the Works - US News & World Report

The Behind-the-Scenes Struggle Over Ethanol

Obama supports biofuels, but competing interests are fighting over the course of ethanol policy. more >>

Environmental Ballot Initiatives to Watch This Election Day

Look for results on these green measures across the country. more >>

Can the Chevy Volt Survive GM?

The risk of bankruptcy threatens Detroit's most promising futurecar. more >>

John McCain and Barack Obama on Energy Policy and Offshore Drilling

This summer $4-a-gallon gas put energy issues front and center. more >>

Biofuel Makers Push to Boost the Amount of Ethanol Allowed in Gasoline to 20 Percent

Proponents contend higher levels could displace foreign oil, but car makers fret about engine damage. more >>

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