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As you reflect on your year, remember 2013 as a momentous year for clean energy. Installation of renewable energy capacity outpaced coal, oil, and nuclear growth combined. And over 200,000 people submitted comments to curb coal pollution and invest in clean energy. MORE
A while back I wrote about the need for social bankability based on the casual observation that our financial and energy systems are broken. Now a new class of entrepreneurs are demanding the World Bank step up and do the same for off grid clean energy access. MORE
Join Climate Ride California & Support Clean Energy & Bicycle Advocacy -- September 21-25, 2010 by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Climate Ride, the United States' largest environmental charity bike ride and "climate conference on wheels," is coming to California! Don't miss this opportunity to ride for clean energy, the climate crisis, and pedal power! MORE
Interested in local candidates’ positions on clean energy? Tomorrow , join Sightline’s senior communications strategist, Anna Fahey, to discuss how clean energy and climate change figure into local elections in Thurston County, Washington. MORE
One year ago at the National Clean Energy Summit in Nevada, Senator Harry Reid joined the Moapa Band of Paiutes in calling for the retirement of the Reid Gardner coal-fired power plant. Now the focus is on solar energy's massive potential. What a difference a year makes. MORE
SunFunder is a crowdsourcing solar energy initiative that links donors--like you--to solar businesses--like SunnyMoney --in an effort to offer affordable solar energy to the 1.3 Energy Solutions International Africa is beginning to see a new light. A solar-powered light that is. MORE
Long Island, New York may soon become clean-energy central thanks to a recent decision by the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to approve a 100-megawatt solar feed-in-tariff, which will triple solar generation through the Long Island Clean Solar Initiative program. "The MORE
The Internet juggernaut Google has recently invested $1 billion in green, clean, reusable energy. Read on to learn more about Google’s latest venture in renewable energy, why it did it, and what exactly it’s doing with this environmental technology. Google’s Clean Energy. MORE
Germany has hit a new clean energy milestone : So far this year, the country has gotten more electricity from renewables than from any other single source, 27.7 Germany green living renewable energy MORE
If knowledge generates power, then the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) based in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City intends to make the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) invincible with a new map of every known renewable energy plant in the region. MORE
Today, the Sierra Club is releasing a new report –- Clean Energy Services For All (CES4All) -- showing that off-grid clean energy is the right tool for the energy access job. It’s time for clean energy access for all. MORE
A war is shaping up that pits an entrenched, aging, and uncompetitive fossil fuel industry against a young, innovative and increasingly competitive set of renewable energy technologies. Currently 411 million people have access to a mobile phone network but lack access to energy. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) How can nuclear energy ever be seen as 'clean' energy, even remotely, when we have no way of dealing with the spent fuel other than store it up for some future generation to worry about? At the same time while the renewable energy industry is being told that it has to stand on its own two feet – leading to substantial cuts in government funding – when the nuclear industry has been subsidized for the past fifty years, and is still being subsidized. MORE
With interests in technology, innovation, and enterprise, a focus on supporting clean energy entrepreneurs and endeavors is a natural fit for these progressive leaders. New solar panels being constructed. Photo courtesy of Vrinda Manglik. MORE
That's the word I've been repeating over and over this month, as news has rolled in of one clean energy victory after another. MORE
Georgia has taken a huge step toward planting the seeds needed to grow a clean-energy economy. This addition means that Georgia will have 1 gigawatt of clean wind and solar energy online by 2017. " Clean-energy advocates are excited for the future of the state. "Before MORE
If you watched this week''s episode of Showtime''s climate series Years of Living Dangerously , you saw a fantastic piece by America Ferrera called "Against the Wind" that pierced the veil of the fossil fuel industry''s well-funded operation to try and dismantle state clean energy standards. MORE
12 Sierra Club Bloggers to Watch in 2013: Part II » Trade Rules Undermine Transition to Clean Energy. Responsible trade can help countries develop sustainably, foster a healthy environment, and expand the use of clean energy. Energy Solutions. Energy Outlook. MORE
to a clean energy economy? If California gets renewable energy development done correctly here, then it can be a blueprint for clean energy development nationwide. But we must prioritize protecting vulnerable wildlife and habitats while we build renewable energy. MORE
Obamas Climate Legacy and the Keystone XL Pipeline » New Campaign Calls for Climate, Clean Energy Leadership from President Obama. Today, the Sierra Club is launching a new campaign that lays out a clear roadmap for President Obama to take action on climate disruption and clean energy. The Obama Climate and Clean Energy Legacy brings together the Sierra Club’s 2.1 a leader in clean energy. Energy Solutions. The Cost of Energy. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Whilst the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) applauds the Government’s commitment to combat climate change and to ensure energy security, the Institution believes that Britain can meet its targets without building new nuclear power stations. An evolving energy mix is required, with an increasing proportion of low-carbon and renewable fuels and methods of generation. MORE
Apply now for the Clean Energy Agents programme, a free 2-month online course to start the clean energy revolution in your school or university! Education Energy MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) RWE npower renewables, who claims to be one of the leading UK wind energy companies, has announced that it has been granted planning permission to build a twelve-turbine wind farm located between the villages of Bozeat, Harrold and Lavendon. It is a superb location for a wind farm - well designed and appropriately sited and will generate enough energy to meet the annual average needs of thousands of homes each year. MORE
There’s a lot of mingling afoot at conventions, and news of resulting hook-ups (including those we made there) at last week’s Abu Dhabi World Future Energy Summit are starting to hit the press. MORE
After plans moved forward to retire the coal-fired generators at the Big Sandy Power Plant outside Louisa, Kentucky, the question remained, what does it mean for the energy future of eastern Kentucky? Coal Consequences Energy Solutions MORE
Last year, the US government gave out more loans for clean energy – than even China, which came second in the rankings. US clean energy investment rose 33% last year to a staggering $55.9 But US government leadership in renewable energy is now at an end. MORE
to a clean energy economy? If California gets renewable energy development done correctly here, then it can be a blueprint for clean energy development nationwide. But we must prioritize protecting vulnerable wildlife and habitats while we build renewable energy. MORE
Saving Money with Solar and Energy Efficiency in Southern California » The Latest Great Clean Energy News. wind energy industry installed a record 13,124 megawatts (MW) of electric generating capacity in 2012, which brings the total wind power in the U.S. Compass. MORE
Cars and Refrigerators Can Work Together » 100 Days of Action for Climate, Clean Energy Kicks Off with Coast to Coast Events. I'd like to highlight some of the awesome events that have taken place so far in our 100 Days of Action for Climate and Clean Energy. MORE
As part of the celebration, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), held a “Construct a Turbine” competition on June 14 in which people from the Washington, D.C. area built their own wind turbine models while helping to promote clean, renewable energy. MORE
The People’s World has obtained internal documents produced by the right wing American Legislative Exchange Council outlining a new ALEC plan to kill clean energy programs across the nation. energy companies and hundreds of state lawmakers from one end of the country to the other. MORE
Military Plans Huge Solar Undertaking » Canadian Clean Energy Initiative Under Attack. To combat the climate crisis and transition to a clean energy economy, we must start producing and manufacturing goods—including renewable energy—locally. Compass. MORE
This bill, titled the "Clean Energy Race to the Top" Act , would establish a $5 billion competitive grant program for states and local governments that enact policies to move the clean energy economy forward. MORE
While it’s crucial that we continue to seek out other energy options, hydropower is a critical part of the solution to climate change and the transition to renewable energy. Or put another way—more clean energy, a safer river and more fish. MORE
Led by the Sierra Club and Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) , the event focused on ways clean-energy leaders can reach residents and families and motivate communities to jump on the clean-energy trend, save on energy bills, and support energy that also benefits community health. MORE
Earlier this year, the Louisiana Public Service Commission abandoned new energy efficiency rules in a bid to roll back progress on clean energy and efficiency. "The plan seriously lacked energy efficiency and renewables as part of the city's long-term energy portfolio. MORE
The oil and gas industry risks losing public support if progress is not made in the transition to cleaner energy, Royal Dutch Shell Plc Chief Executive Ben van Beurden said on Thursday. MORE
Ian Somerhalder is putting on his best duds as Agent Black to fight for clean energy in his new project ''Time Framed.'' Read More The post WATCH: Somerhalder Fights for Clean Energy in ‘Time Framed’ appeared first on Ecorazzi. Entertainment Film/TV News Top News ian somerhalder MORE
Wind turbines are a vital part of a clean energy future, but we can we site them in a way that minimizes impacts to birds, bats and natural habitats? Energy Birds Climate Development Economics Grasslands MORE
NCLR Releases Study about Bright Future for Latinos in the Green Jobs Sector » Clean Energy Continues to Break Records, Lead the Way. Here are two headlines from the past week that blew me away (no pun intended): #1- Wind was the top new energy source to come online in 2012. #2- MORE
All this good clean energy news lately, and I haven't talked about the recent college victories! First, at UNC, The Board of Trustees passed a resolution to target clean energy investments in the school's $2.2 Coal Coal-Director Energy Solutions Health MORE
Over the decades we’ve made progress towards cleaning up the nation''s dirtiest, smoggiest air basin, but fossil fuels and air pollution still place a heavy burden on families across the region. The SCAQMD must develop a plan that cleans our air and protects public health. MORE
But Energy Minister Taner Yildiz recently declared, “ Regarding the rescue operation, I can say that our hopes are diminishing. ”. This is an important decision that will not only affect Turkey’s energy industry but also its environment and the people of this vibrant country. MORE
While attention is fixed on the New Hampshire primary, Granite Staters of all political stripes support a clean energy future. But they’re also asking about energy and climate. In New Hampshire, support for clean energy and action on climate change is strong and bipartisan. MORE
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OCTOBER 12, 2014
Germany has hit a new clean energy milestone : So far this year, the country has gotten more electricity from renewables than from any other single source, 27.7 Germany green living renewable energy
Sierra Club Compass
MAY 22, 2014
If you watched this week''s episode of Showtime''s climate series Years of Living Dangerously , you saw a fantastic piece by America Ferrera called "Against the Wind" that pierced the veil of the fossil fuel industry''s well-funded operation to try and dismantle state clean energy standards.
Sierra Club Compass
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
to a clean energy economy? If California gets renewable energy development done correctly here, then it can be a blueprint for clean energy development nationwide. But we must prioritize protecting vulnerable wildlife and habitats while we build renewable energy.
Green (Living) Review
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) How can nuclear energy ever be seen as 'clean' energy, even remotely, when we have no way of dealing with the spent fuel other than store it up for some future generation to worry about? At the same time while the renewable energy industry is being told that it has to stand on its own two feet – leading to substantial cuts in government funding – when the nuclear industry has been subsidized for the past fifty years, and is still being subsidized.
Sierra Club Compass
JUNE 18, 2014
Today, the Sierra Club is releasing a new report –- Clean Energy Services For All (CES4All) -- showing that off-grid clean energy is the right tool for the energy access job. It’s time for clean energy access for all.
Sierra Club Compass
MAY 12, 2014
With interests in technology, innovation, and enterprise, a focus on supporting clean energy entrepreneurs and endeavors is a natural fit for these progressive leaders. New solar panels being constructed. Photo courtesy of Vrinda Manglik.
Green Prophet
JANUARY 20, 2013
There’s a lot of mingling afoot at conventions, and news of resulting hook-ups (including those we made there) at last week’s Abu Dhabi World Future Energy Summit are starting to hit the press.
Sierra Club Compass
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
to a clean energy economy? If California gets renewable energy development done correctly here, then it can be a blueprint for clean energy development nationwide. But we must prioritize protecting vulnerable wildlife and habitats while we build renewable energy.
Sierra Club Compass
JANUARY 9, 2013
12 Sierra Club Bloggers to Watch in 2013: Part II » Trade Rules Undermine Transition to Clean Energy. Responsible trade can help countries develop sustainably, foster a healthy environment, and expand the use of clean energy. Energy Solutions. Energy Outlook.
Sierra Club Compass
OCTOBER 10, 2014
All this good clean energy news lately, and I haven't talked about the recent college victories! First, at UNC, The Board of Trustees passed a resolution to target clean energy investments in the school's $2.2 Coal Coal-Director Energy Solutions Health
Sierra Club Compass
OCTOBER 31, 2014
Over the decades we’ve made progress towards cleaning up the nation''s dirtiest, smoggiest air basin, but fossil fuels and air pollution still place a heavy burden on families across the region. The SCAQMD must develop a plan that cleans our air and protects public health.
Green (Living) Review
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Whilst the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) applauds the Government’s commitment to combat climate change and to ensure energy security, the Institution believes that Britain can meet its targets without building new nuclear power stations. An evolving energy mix is required, with an increasing proportion of low-carbon and renewable fuels and methods of generation.
Sierra Club Compass
OCTOBER 25, 2013
Long Island, New York may soon become clean-energy central thanks to a recent decision by the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to approve a 100-megawatt solar feed-in-tariff, which will triple solar generation through the Long Island Clean Solar Initiative program. "The
Sierra Club Compass
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
Saving Money with Solar and Energy Efficiency in Southern California » The Latest Great Clean Energy News. wind energy industry installed a record 13,124 megawatts (MW) of electric generating capacity in 2012, which brings the total wind power in the U.S. Compass.
Nature Conservancy - Science
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
Wind turbines are a vital part of a clean energy future, but we can we site them in a way that minimizes impacts to birds, bats and natural habitats? Energy Birds Climate Development Economics Grasslands
Conservancy Talk
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
While attention is fixed on the New Hampshire primary, Granite Staters of all political stripes support a clean energy future. But they’re also asking about energy and climate. In New Hampshire, support for clean energy and action on climate change is strong and bipartisan.
Sierra Club Compass
DECEMBER 20, 2013
As you reflect on your year, remember 2013 as a momentous year for clean energy. Installation of renewable energy capacity outpaced coal, oil, and nuclear growth combined. And over 200,000 people submitted comments to curb coal pollution and invest in clean energy.
Environmental News Network
MARCH 18, 2014
The Internet juggernaut Google has recently invested $1 billion in green, clean, reusable energy. Read on to learn more about Google’s latest venture in renewable energy, why it did it, and what exactly it’s doing with this environmental technology. Google’s Clean Energy.
Sierra Club Compass
OCTOBER 17, 2013
After plans moved forward to retire the coal-fired generators at the Big Sandy Power Plant outside Louisa, Kentucky, the question remained, what does it mean for the energy future of eastern Kentucky? Coal Consequences Energy Solutions
Sierra Club Compass
APRIL 8, 2013
A war is shaping up that pits an entrenched, aging, and uncompetitive fossil fuel industry against a young, innovative and increasingly competitive set of renewable energy technologies. Currently 411 million people have access to a mobile phone network but lack access to energy.
Sightline Daily
OCTOBER 7, 2015
Interested in local candidates’ positions on clean energy? Tomorrow , join Sightline’s senior communications strategist, Anna Fahey, to discuss how clean energy and climate change figure into local elections in Thurston County, Washington.
Green Prophet
OCTOBER 17, 2012
If knowledge generates power, then the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) based in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City intends to make the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) invincible with a new map of every known renewable energy plant in the region.
Sierra Club Compass
AUGUST 16, 2013
One year ago at the National Clean Energy Summit in Nevada, Senator Harry Reid joined the Moapa Band of Paiutes in calling for the retirement of the Reid Gardner coal-fired power plant. Now the focus is on solar energy's massive potential. What a difference a year makes.
Sierra Club Compass
APRIL 3, 2013
A while back I wrote about the need for social bankability based on the casual observation that our financial and energy systems are broken. Now a new class of entrepreneurs are demanding the World Bank step up and do the same for off grid clean energy access.
Sierra Club Compass
MARCH 15, 2013
This bill, titled the "Clean Energy Race to the Top" Act , would establish a $5 billion competitive grant program for states and local governments that enact policies to move the clean energy economy forward.
Sierra Club Compass
AUGUST 22, 2014
That's the word I've been repeating over and over this month, as news has rolled in of one clean energy victory after another.
Sierra Club Compass
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Military Plans Huge Solar Undertaking » Canadian Clean Energy Initiative Under Attack. To combat the climate crisis and transition to a clean energy economy, we must start producing and manufacturing goods—including renewable energy—locally. Compass.
Conservancy Talk
AUGUST 16, 2013
While it’s crucial that we continue to seek out other energy options, hydropower is a critical part of the solution to climate change and the transition to renewable energy. Or put another way—more clean energy, a safer river and more fish.
Sierra Club Compass
MAY 13, 2013
Earlier this year, the Louisiana Public Service Commission abandoned new energy efficiency rules in a bid to roll back progress on clean energy and efficiency. "The plan seriously lacked energy efficiency and renewables as part of the city's long-term energy portfolio.
Sierra Club Compass
APRIL 5, 2013
Led by the Sierra Club and Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) , the event focused on ways clean-energy leaders can reach residents and families and motivate communities to jump on the clean-energy trend, save on energy bills, and support energy that also benefits community health.
Eccorazzi
APRIL 24, 2013
Ian Somerhalder is putting on his best duds as Agent Black to fight for clean energy in his new project ''Time Framed.'' Read More The post WATCH: Somerhalder Fights for Clean Energy in ‘Time Framed’ appeared first on Ecorazzi. Entertainment Film/TV News Top News ian somerhalder
The Green Changemakers
MAY 20, 2016
Apply now for the Clean Energy Agents programme, a free 2-month online course to start the clean energy revolution in your school or university! Education Energy
Sierra Club Compass
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
SunFunder is a crowdsourcing solar energy initiative that links donors--like you--to solar businesses--like SunnyMoney --in an effort to offer affordable solar energy to the 1.3 Energy Solutions International Africa is beginning to see a new light. A solar-powered light that is.
Sierra Club Compass
JULY 31, 2013
Georgia has taken a huge step toward planting the seeds needed to grow a clean-energy economy. This addition means that Georgia will have 1 gigawatt of clean wind and solar energy online by 2017. " Clean-energy advocates are excited for the future of the state. "Before
Sierra Club Compass
JANUARY 30, 2013
Cars and Refrigerators Can Work Together » 100 Days of Action for Climate, Clean Energy Kicks Off with Coast to Coast Events. I'd like to highlight some of the awesome events that have taken place so far in our 100 Days of Action for Climate and Clean Energy.
Green (Living) Review
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) RWE npower renewables, who claims to be one of the leading UK wind energy companies, has announced that it has been granted planning permission to build a twelve-turbine wind farm located between the villages of Bozeat, Harrold and Lavendon. It is a superb location for a wind farm - well designed and appropriately sited and will generate enough energy to meet the annual average needs of thousands of homes each year.
Sierra Club Compass
JUNE 18, 2013
As part of the celebration, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), held a “Construct a Turbine” competition on June 14 in which people from the Washington, D.C. area built their own wind turbine models while helping to promote clean, renewable energy.
Sierra Club Compass
MAY 15, 2014
But Energy Minister Taner Yildiz recently declared, “ Regarding the rescue operation, I can say that our hopes are diminishing. ”. This is an important decision that will not only affect Turkey’s energy industry but also its environment and the people of this vibrant country.
Sierra Club Compass
JANUARY 14, 2013
Obamas Climate Legacy and the Keystone XL Pipeline » New Campaign Calls for Climate, Clean Energy Leadership from President Obama. Today, the Sierra Club is launching a new campaign that lays out a clear roadmap for President Obama to take action on climate disruption and clean energy. The Obama Climate and Clean Energy Legacy brings together the Sierra Club’s 2.1 a leader in clean energy. Energy Solutions. The Cost of Energy.
Sierra Club Compass
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
NCLR Releases Study about Bright Future for Latinos in the Green Jobs Sector » Clean Energy Continues to Break Records, Lead the Way. Here are two headlines from the past week that blew me away (no pun intended): #1- Wind was the top new energy source to come online in 2012. #2-
Green (Living) Review
JULY 13, 2010
Join Climate Ride California & Support Clean Energy & Bicycle Advocacy -- September 21-25, 2010 by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Climate Ride, the United States' largest environmental charity bike ride and "climate conference on wheels," is coming to California! Don't miss this opportunity to ride for clean energy, the climate crisis, and pedal power!
Green Prophet
JANUARY 19, 2012
Last year, the US government gave out more loans for clean energy – than even China, which came second in the rankings. US clean energy investment rose 33% last year to a staggering $55.9 But US government leadership in renewable energy is now at an end.
Green Blog
AUGUST 9, 2013
The People’s World has obtained internal documents produced by the right wing American Legislative Exchange Council outlining a new ALEC plan to kill clean energy programs across the nation. energy companies and hundreds of state lawmakers from one end of the country to the other.
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