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Natural gas-fueled plants across the country are helping drive down electricity prices said PJM Interconnection. A wholesale power market administrator, PJM found that new natural gas power plants coming on line are reducing capacity prices. This however, does not spell out lower prices for consumers and businesses. But the energy purchased for peak times helps ensure […]

An interesting article from the Clean Energy Authority shows that solar-powered generators are quickly becoming popular since super storm Sandy left thousands without power for weeks in 2012. Several companies have said that mobile solar generators are a great solution. A "trailer of solar panels and batteries offers a solid backup source of power that, […]

According to an official report, energy conservation measures at city facilities have saved the City of Seattle $1.25 million since 2008. The city has a history of monitoring and improving the energy efficiency of its facilities. The report covers 6.2 million square feet of city-owned and operated building space. It found that city-owned downtown buildings […]

The U.S. Energy Information Administration released a report stating that extending current energy policies could reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. "Policies that would need to be extended to achieve the reduction include the production tax credit for wind, biomass, geothermal and other renewable resources, and the investment tax credit for solar generation […]

A nonpartisan clean-energy network for local chambers of commerce found that many are serving as catalysts of clean energy innovation and growth. The Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy surveyed hundreds of local chambers from around the country and found that they are becoming major drivers of innovation and economic development with clean energy. "We […]

Corporate sustainability reporting has been enacted in many large companies as a way to track energy usage. When done incorrectly however, CSR can do more harm than good. Here are ten mistakes to avoid for your CSR report: Weak goals: know what success looks like for your company and build your CSR around that Mismanaged […]

The U.S. Energy Information Administration released a report stating that extending current energy policies could reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. "Policies that would need to be extended to achieve the reduction include the production tax credit for wind, biomass, geothermal, and other renewable resources and the investment tax credit for solar generation […]

Much like natural gas, solar power is getting easier to store, and at a much lower price. The total solar energy hitting Earth each year is equivalent to 12.2 trillion watt-hours, so why isn't solar energy used more? Currently, photovoltaic solar panels produce only 0.7 percent of the energy the world uses. The U.S. Department […]

High performance buildings are showing they can attain net zero energy in just a year. Net zero buildings typically generate most of the power they use from renewables onsite. The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) created a Net Zero Energy Building Certification in 2011 to recognize the green buildings. Each certification requires performance monitoring for […]