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California’s Distributed Energy Challenge: Sharing the Data

California’s goal of merging rooftop solar systems, smart inverters, behind-the-meter batteries, real-time energy management systems and…

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New Wind Turbine Generates Electricity Without Rotating Blades

A Spanish company called Vortex Bladeless has produced a wind turbine that takes advantage of the vortices produced when wind moves…

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The World’s First Solar Road Is Producing More Energy Than Expected

In its first six months of existence, the world’s first solar road is performing even better than developers thought.

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Celebrating the Birth of the Blues, Technologically Speaking

Shuji Nakamura, inventor of blue LED, and Jaap Haartsen, inventor of Bluetooth, will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of…

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Solar Becoming 'Least-Cost Option' for US Utilities

Solar energy is fast becoming a 'least-cost' option for U.S. utilities. Declining technology costs, policy support and retail rate…

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100% Renewable Electricity Goal Passed By Hawaiian Legislature

The Hawaiian legislature just passed a new bill to set a goal to get 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources in the state…

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March 2015 Made Climate History, and Not in a Good Way

For the first time on record in human history, the monthly global average concentration of carbon dioxide — the most important global…

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Obama Signs Energy Efficiency Bill Into Law

President Obama on Thursday signed into law a measure that is intended to improve energy efficiency in buildings and stop efficiency…

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Why Tesla’s Announcement Could be Such a Big Deal: The Coming Revolution in Energy Storage

Tesla is widely expected to announce that it is offering a home battery product, which people can use to store energy from their solar…

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California Governor Orders New Target for Emissions Cuts

Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order dramatically ramping up this state’s already ambitious program aimed at curbing greenhouse…

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Congress Passes Bipartisan Bill to Improve Energy Efficiency

Congress on Tuesday passed a bill focused on improving energy efficiency in buildings and water heaters, a move celebrated by both…

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New York Plans Upgrades for Housing Projects to Reduce Emissions and Utility Costs

New York City’s public housing projects are set to undertake a large-scale energy saving program to try to cut down on both greenhouse…

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Mobilizing Public and Private Investments for New and Renewable Energy Projects

The energy market in the United States is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by technological advancement, market dynamics,…

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A Reborn GridPoint Goes Deep Into Commercial Building Energy Efficiency

EnerNOC and ADT deals indicate progress for the startup’s new focus as a commercial property portfolio energy manager.

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EPA and DOE Honor 2015 Energy Star Partners of the Year for Leadership on Energy Efficiency, Acting on Climate

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring 128 businesses and organizations…

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The Path Toward a Low-Carbon California

Low-carbon leadership has not only paid dividends for California’s environment and citizens, but it has also transformed and…

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