An Open Letter to Congress By Michael Vickerman, RENEW Wisconsin July 10, 2008 If you want to know more about the economic, environmental and security benefits from renewable energy development, look no further than my... (read more)

I haven't posted much to this blog lately but I've been very active on my other blog at http://kjpermaculture.blogspot.com/ Here's a few of the topics considered: ... (read more)

Homebuilders going green Housing market sees shift toward environment-friendly, energy-saving materials March 11, 2007 By Vinnee Tong the associated press NEW YORK -- Green building as a cause has united disparate parties from environmental groups to big business to policymakers, but... (read more)

Clean energy bill takes first step 25% of electricity would come from renewable sources Source: Pioneer Press February 2, 2007 Minnesota's electric utilities would take a potentially historic step toward providing clean energy under a bill that cleared its... (read more)

Global Warming Shock Wave Awakens World Leaders WASHINGTON, DC, February 2, 2007 (ENS) - This morning in Paris, hundreds of scientists from around the world released a report showing that global warming is accelerating, that human activity is responsible... (read more)

What the PV Industry Can Learn from Google January 31, 2007 Topline Strategy analyzes how short early adopter periods can lead to prompt mainstream adoption. The founder of research firm, Topline Strategy Group of Newton, Massachusetts, Jonathan... (read more)

Is the Sun finally rising on Solar Power? In 1931, Thomas Edison had a conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone. He said, "I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power!... (read more)

Doerr firm invests in 'green technology' Updated 4/10/2006 11:35 PM ET By Terence Chea, The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Venture capitalist John Doerr made his name and fortune with early investments in Netscape Communications, Amazon.com (AMZN), Google... (read more)

Pond Scum Offers Promise for Biodiesel January 11th, 2007 @ 8:54pm Ed Yeates Reporting A new fuel for your car - made not from oil that comes from the ground, but scum! That's what could happen as... (read more)

BP Alternative Energy Acquires Wind Energy Co. Oakland, California [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] January 8, 2007 Orion Energy, LLC was recently acquired by BP Alternative Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of BP established in 2005 to bring together BP's low-carbon... (read more)

It's Official! Thursday, January 04, 2007 Washington, DC -- As Vice-President Cheney completed the swearing in of newly elected and reelected Senators this afternoon, Senator Barbara Boxer's staff was huddling over last-minute details of Senator Boxer's first... (read more)

Democrats Hope to Take From Oil, Give To Green Energy By Steven Mufson Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, January 4, 2007; A01 green en House Democrats are crafting an energy package that would roll back billions of dollars worth of... (read more)

Powered by Solar, Financed by Third-Party How one California winery & a San Francisco-based investment company are setting a precedent in the renewable energy industry. by Sara Parker, Staff Writer January 4, 2007 Hopland, California [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] Installed atop a... (read more)

Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2007 12:06:52 -0600 (CST) From: "Carl Pope, Sierra Club" Subject: Taking the Initiative: A Shifting Tide, or a Tidal Wave? A Shifting Tide, or a Tidal Wave? San Francisco, CA Preparing to take the... (read more)

The New Energy Debates Will the new Congress act to change our disastrous energy policy? By Brian Tokar One of the most pressing issues facing us all, including the new Democratic-controlled Congress, is what to do... (read more)