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The KPMG Global Energy recently found that a majority of energy executives believe the U.S. can reach energy independence by 2030. The Energy Industry Outlook Survey polled more than 100 senior executives representing global companies. Of all the respondents, 62 percent believe the U.S. can attain energy independence by 2030, a ten percent increase from […]

A recent Navigant Research report anticipates that the world will add 220 new gigawatts (GW) of solar energy by 2018, creating about $540 billion in the process. The report also anticipates that solar projects under one megawatt will more than double the world's solar capacity that is now online. Much of the recent solar growth […]

California and Nevada are saving $118 million per year in generating geothermal energy. According to a new study by the Geothermal Energy Association, the reduction of pollutants leads to cost savings external to market considerations. In the U.S., California leads the way in installed geothermal capacity with 2732.2 megawatts, and gets $87.5 million per year […]

Renewable energy parks are a new concept, but are at the forefront of discussions lately. A renewable energy park is "an area used and planned for the purpose of clean energy development, like wind and solar generation." This revolving concept provides a source of reliable, locally-produced clean energy, contributes to eco-tourism, and is an educational […]

Many businesses are converting to solar energy to provide cleaner fuels for the company employees, and to reduce costs. In some states there are even tax and money incentives that give businesses the push to switch to solar energy. In some cases, grants are also awarded to help with costs. But there are many other […]

Wind energy grew 28 percent in America last year, according to the American Wind Energy Association's (AWEA) U.S. Wind Industry Market Report for 2012. Overall, wind energy topped all energy sources with a 42 percent of new electric generating capacity. There were more than 6,700 new wind turbines built that produced enough electricity to power […]

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an updated list of the top 50 organizations in the U.S. that uses renewable energy. The EPA defines "green power" as renewable energy sources with the highest environmental benefits including solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, biomass, and hydro. The rankings were listed in order of annual green power usage […]

Last year, the global production of wind power increased by 19 percent according to the Global Wind Energy Council's (GWEC) Annual Market Update. Nearly 45 gigawatts (GW) of new installations were recorded in 2012. Installed capacity increased roughly 19 percent to 282.6 GW, which is slightly below the 22 percent average annual growth rate over […]

When it comes to wind development, Missouri lags behind its neighbors, according to a new report. The American Wind Association's 2012 Annual Market report shows that Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois have each added at least 1,400 megawatts each. The last wind farm in Missouri was the 150 megawatt Lost Creek wind farm. It is also […]