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What state leads the way when it comes to renewable energy? Surprisingly, Iowa. Iowa is not a particularly windy or sunny place, and it's certainly not a state you think of when you consider cutting edge initiatives and energy efficiency. As it turns out, Iowa ranks first in the nation in the production of ethanol, […]

Wind energy production is sure to continue its growth, at least for one more year. The production tax credit for wind energy was given a one-year extension, which energy analysts and economic-development officials believe will help the renewable energy industry. "Though good for only one year, the extension contains wording that applies the credit to […]

Renewable energy certainly had a model year in 2012, but what's the future look for solar, wind, and natural gas? In the U.S., new solar capacity reached nearly 2,000 MW, and wind capacity reached 6,519 NW, just edging out gas capacity and more than doubling new coal installations. As great as those numbers look, there […]

Did you know that Kansas was named after the Kansa tribe, which means "people of the wind"? And rightly so. Kansas has one of the highest levels of wind production. And according to several studies, "In Kansas, wind energy generation is at least equivalent in cost – and often cheaper – than traditional sources of energy." […]

According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), electricity capacity increased 40 percent in the third quarter this year compared with 2011. "Wind energy jumped significantly because many new wind farms came online," said AJ Simon, an LLNL energy systems analysts. "This is the result of sustained investment in wind power." But the growth could be deterred […]

In the aftermath of Sandy, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is examining the impacts of the hurricane to extreme weather and climate change. According to their blog, about 3,500 megawatts of wind turbine capacity was in the path of Hurricane Sandy. Although, it wasn't expected to cause much damage to the wind turbines. And so […]

We know that wind energy could power the world 100 times over, but constructing that much wind turbines isn't very feasible. But would it help if wind turbines were portable? Uprise Energy has developed a wind turbine that is portable and easier to maintain. The Uprise Portable Power Center features a large wind turbine that […]

After recently announcing its staunch support for LED lighting, Ikea is looking to become even more energy efficient. The Swedish retailer says it will rely on solar and wind energy to produce all the power it uses at its stores and buildings worldwide by 2020. "Each roof is a power station in the making," says […]

Each month, Worldwide Energy features a client that we have worked with to showcase not only our portfolio, but also our client's business. Project Scope: Surplus Exchange is a nonprofit organization that diverts consumer electronics from the waste stream, ensuring that the material is properly recycled in accordance with the Basel Action network, the world’s […]