Annual wind power additions boomed to a record level last year while prices plummeted close to an all-time low, according to a new DOE report by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.More…
Author: Renewable Energy
Local Wind Power: The Next Renewable Trend?
Wind turbines that generate power close to where it will be used are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S.More…
Wind, Other Renewables Make Gains in U.S.
Cost declines and policy initiatives drive consumption of coal down.More…
Walmart Aggressively Pursues Renewables
Will the retailer be able to reach 100% renewable energy by 2020?More…
Wood for Biofuel: Not So Green?
Logging may lead to sizable carbon releases, according to a new study.More…
New York’s Energy Future: Fact or Fiction?
How NYC can be powered by wind, hydro, and solar.More…
Fluctuating Wind Power and Efficiency
Incorporating wind power into existing power grids is challenging because fluctuating wind speed and direction means turbines generate power inconsistently.More…
New York’s Alternative Energy Future
But a new study finds that it is technically and economically feasible to convert New York’s all-purpose energy infrastructure to one powered by wind, water and sunlight (WWS). The plan, scheduled for publication in the journal Energy Policy, shows the…
Exemplifying Energy Management: Meeting Massive Goals
Energy management is a continuous operations effort at this Canadian facility.More…
Energy Department Eyes Offshore Wind
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced seven offshore wind awards for projects in Maine, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Texas and Virginia. More…