by Bob Day | Sep 29, 2015 | Renewables, Sustainability
Thanks to an increase in solar panels and wind turbines, as well as a particularly sunny and windy quarter, renewable energy has supplied a record 25% of the UK’s energy mix in Q2 2015, leapfrogging coal for the first time. Source: Renewables overtake coal in the UK...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Sep 3, 2015 | Renewables
Aspen is one of three U.S. cities to run on 100 percent renewable energy as of today, according to city officials. The Colorado mountain town is best known for its posh ski resorts, but this beautiful town also has established itself as a leader in environmental...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Aug 26, 2015 | Renewables, Solar, Sustainability
Virginia Solar LLC is seeking to construct a $35 million solar energy facility at 623 High Rock Road in Buckingham County. The firm is seeking a special use permit from the county to construct the facility, which would include ancillary support facilities and...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Jul 16, 2015 | Renewables, Solar
The fate of one of the biggest fossil-fuel producers may now depend on its investment in renewable energy. Read more.
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Jul 16, 2015 | Solar
Earlier this month, the White House announced the launch of a series of measures intended to make solar power more accessible to low- and middle-income households. Brian Deese, senior adviser to President Barack Obama on climate, said the administration aims to...
by Janardhana Clemons | Jul 4, 2015 | Solar
Dutch students have developed a new family car that is not only powered by the sun, but generates more energy than it uses. Stella Lux seats up to four people and is designed to be efficient, intelligent and comfortable. It will compete in the World Solar Challenge in...