The United States Without Nuclear Power ith the start of the new session of Congress, there is a lot of maneuvering going on to establish turf and battle lines. Senator Lamar Alexander, long-time Republican senator from Tennessee, now the head of the Sub-committee on Water and Energy Development, came out with a strong statement last … Continue reading The United States Without Nuclear Power
Texas solar jobs increasing HOUSTON — The number of Texans working in the solar industry increased last year by more than 2,800, a sign that the sector is making headwinds in the Lone Star State, according to a non-profit that promotes solar power. The solar industry employed 6,965 people in Texas in 2014, up by … Continue reading Texas solar jobs increasing
Will closure of Billings energy plant increase the cost of electricity? BILLINGS – It’s lights out for a major Billings power plant and the closure now raises concerns in the community about higher electric bills. But as PPL Montana’s Corette plant powers down, it may not cause the financial burden Yellowstone County residents fear. The … Continue reading Will closure of Billings energy plant increase the cost of electricity?
Google buys Altamont wind energy to power Googleplex LIVERMORE — Google has spent $1.5 billion around the world on clean energy projects cutting the pollution from millions of users clicking on search links, watching YouTube videos and sending emails, but now it’s found a powerful electricity source close to home. The company will announce Wednesday … Continue reading Google buys Altamont wind energy to power Googleplex
OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Keystone bill headed to swift demise SIGNED, SEALED, TO BE DELIVERED: The House voted mostly along party lines Wednesday to build the Keystone XL pipeline, sending the bill to President Obama for a certain veto. Twenty-nine Democrats joined all but one Republican in passing the Senate’s Keystone bill for a 270-152 tally, challenging … Continue reading OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Keystone bill headed to swift demise
Scientists Have Figured Out a Way to Convert Solar Energy Into Liquid Fuel The potential applications of solar power just got a whole lot wider Researchers at Harvard have discovered how to convert solar energy into liquid fuel, potentially accelerating our switch to the alternative-energy source, according to an article in this month’s scientific journal … Continue reading Scientists Have Figured Out a Way to Convert Solar Energy Into Liquid Fuel
America can boost role of wind energy America leads the world in wind power — and it’s doing so with one arm behind its back. Today, 39 states, have utility-scale wind turbines. Combined, these 39 states generate more wind energy than any other country in the world. Read full article at The Detroit News
Tesla Wants to Build a Battery for Your House (Bloomberg) — Tesla Motors Inc., best known for making the all-electric Model S sedan, is using its lithium-ion battery technology to position itself as a frontrunner in the emerging energy-storage market that supplements and may ultimately threaten the traditional electric grid. “We are going to unveil … Continue reading Tesla Wants to Build a Battery for Your House
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