Several years ago over at the Sundance Channel, I got to take a look at the Freshkills Park project, a planned 30-year effort to turn what was once the world’s [ … ]
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Solar Lights & Water Pumps: Simple Tech for Alleviating Poverty
Can solar power help eradicate extreme poverty in the developing world? Many social entrepreneurs think so, and are investing their time and money in a variety of technologies. Here are a few more seeking funding…
Solar in St. Louis: The US' First Restaurant Roof Made Entirely of Solar Panels
The Moonrise Hotel in University City is pretty unique overall, but the new solar canopy roof over the New Moon Room is the first in the US for a restaurant roof.
How to Finance a Residential Solar Energy System
Want to put a solar power system on your home, but know you can’t pay for it upfront? Financing options are becoming more available in the United States – here are the most common ones.
Pay as You Go Solar: a Promising Model for Developing World Electricity?
Guatemalan renewable energy company Quetsol believes that the “pay as you go” model can work for electrification of remote communities in the developing world.
Roads that Make Themselves Safe, Charge Your Car, and Turn off the Lights [Infographic]
We spend a lot of time discussing the vehicles that travel on roadways, but not nearly as much on the roads themselves. But roads matter in environmental terms, and not just because of the land they displace. Take a look at some of the ways that roads could be made more environmentally benign… or even beneficial.
Cheap Solar Power at Hangin' with sustainablog
Missed today’s Hangin’ with sustainablog live broadcast? Not a problem – we’ve got recordings that you can listen to or watch.
Come Hang with sustainablog to Discuss New Technologies Promising Cheap Solar Power
Two companies claiming costs for electricity cheaper than coal. Can’t be right… can it? We’ll discuss it this week at Hangin’ with sustainablog.
Solar Powered Prisons in California Represent Big Savings for Taxpayers
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation figured out how to save big on their utility bills: a solar power purchase agreement with SunEdison.
Crowdfunding Efficient Lighting Options for the Developing World
Lighting is a critical aspect of development for the world’s poorest regions. Two social enterprises have taken to crowdfunding platforms to raise money for bringing their innovative lighting technology to the market.
World Nuclear Electricity Generation Down 5 Percent Since 2006
World nuclear electricity-generating capacity has been essentially flat since 2007 and is likely to fall as plants retire faster than new ones are built. In fact, the actual electricity generated at nuclear power plants fell 5 percent between 2006 and 2011.
Riverside, California: Solar Town USA??
A number of towns around the country have put their bid in for “capital” of particular renewable energy technologies: Rock Port, Missouri, for instance, is completely powered by wind, and Reynolds, Indiana was shooting for the title of Biotown USA. Solar’s still competitive on this front, but, today, Riverside, California tossed its hat in the ring for the title of America’s Solar City.
Would Solar Power Have Helped Us During Hurricane Sandy?
Natural disasters like Superstorm Sandy raise questions about the reliability of the US power grid, and whether alternative energy sources like solar could make a difference.