Category Archives: Renewable Energy

Big Picture Solutions

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Nick

Switching to cleaner energy sources is no small task. It requires changes to a system that spans the nation with a massive power grid, transmission lines, and power plants. Tweet

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Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy Technologies

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Nick

To combat global warming and the other problems associated with fossil fuels, the United States must switch to renewable energy sources like sunlight, wind, and biomass. All renewable energy technologies are not appropriate to all applications or locations, however. As … Continue reading →

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Flexible Electronics and Printable Solar Cells

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Nick

We usually think of solar in terms of panels, flat sheets of polysilicon that are connected to the electric grid, and laid on top of homes or businesses at the cost of thousands of dollars. Tweet

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New Energy for Campuses: Energy Saving Policies for Colleges and Universities

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Nick

Our country is dependent on an old, outmoded, fossil-fuel energy system that is simultaneously speeding environmental degradation and making us less secure. There is a better way. The Apollo Alliance has a plan to improve national security by reducing dependence … Continue reading →

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California Net Surplus Generation Rate is Set

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Nick

The California Solar Initiative requires that solar systems that receive an incentive be sized to meet on-site load. However, what if you install a solar system, then your kids go off to college? Suddenly, without the hairdryers, radios, and extracomputers, you may … Continue reading →

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Where to Find Jobs in Energy Efficiency

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Nick

Here’s something you don’t hear people complain about much these days: worker shortages. That is, unless you’re in energy efficiency, an industry that is booming as others are busting. Tweet

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Superconductors to Wire a Smarter Grid

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Nick

A superstation for connecting three independent grids could help solar and wind power. A proposed hub for connecting the three independent electricity grids that span the continental United States could make it easier to ramp up production of renewable electricity. … Continue reading →