Energy

1. U.S. wind power could hit 150 GW by 2020

   By Hank Green Posted Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:40am PDT for ecogeek

   

   America is now the world's fastest growing market for wind power. 2008 will break the record with 8 new gigawatts under construction, and the U.S. will shortly be the world's largest producer of wind energy. Read full post »

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2. WPI turning roads into solar collectors

   By Hank Green Posted Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:22pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have just done a batch of research that they hope will help turn the world's roads into cheap collectors of solar power. They started with the assumption that asphalt gets frakking hot when the sun shines Read full post »

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3. Want solar? Head to Sam's Club

   By Hank Green Posted Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:29am PDT for ecogeek

   

   In California, you can step up to a handy kiosk in one of nine Sam's Club stores and get set with solar panels and installers. Plus, you'll get $100 off every kilowatt of solar power installed. Read full post »

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   • Shopping,
   • Solar Power

4. Status of the biggest wind projects in the world

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:18am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Here's a round-up of the most massive wind-power projects planned for the immediate future. Read full post »

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5. Didn't we learn anything from the 1970s energy crisis?

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:52pm PDT for greenpicks

   

   This summer of high gas prices isn't a first -- America experienced a major energy crisis 30 years ago, and we rose to the challenge. Read full post »

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   • Government,
   • Oil and Gas,
   • Commuting

6. Immense flat roofs, an untapped resource

   By Sheryl Canter Posted Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:42am PDT for climate411

   

   Wal-Mart and Whole Foods are putting solar panels on their roofs, which could generate up to 40 percent of the stores' electricity. Will more retailers go solar? Read full post »

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   • Business,
   • Solar Power

7. The "green" Olympics gets underway

   By Forecast Earth Correspondent Don Willmott Posted Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:56am PDT for forecastearth

   

   Beijing aims for blue skies as it welcomes the world to an Olympic Games run with geothermal energy and solar power. Read full post »

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   • Sports,
   • Events,
   • China,
   • Pollution

8. Chicken poo power plant replaces coal

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:09am PDT for ecogeek

   

   A Chinese chicken farm will reduce CO2 emissions by 95,000 tons a year while producing 14,600 MWh of electricity annually. All from bird droppings. Read full post »

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   • Animals,
   • China,
   • Biofuels,
   • Coal

9. New material can absorb more infrared

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 1:18pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   Spanish researchers may be able to increase efficiency of semiconductor solar cells by using the infrared spectrum. Read full post »

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10. The buzz on electricity from people power

    By Sheryl Canter Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 11:39am PDT for climate411

    

    A London nightclub has special floors that convert groovin' moves into power, while a gym uses workout machine movement to pump up the lights. A Japanese concert was electrified by pedaling. What's next? Read full post »

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    • Electricity