Posts tagged alternative energy
Rioglass Solar To Build U.S. Headquarters In Surprise, Arizona
Aug 12th
Oil hovering around $78 a barrel, a new natural gas agreement for independent schools in Georgia, and a Spanish solar glass manufacturer to build their US headquarters in Arizona.
The Navy Invests In Hawaiian Sugar Cane, John Kerry Proposes Clean Energy Technology Leadership Act
Aug 9th
The Clean Energy Technology Leadership Act is proposed to Congress, the Navy invests in Hawaiian sugar cane, and who’s trying to make a vehicle that can go 50 miles to the gallon?
BP Successfully Cements Shut The Damaged Gulf Oil Well
Aug 6th
BP successfully cements shut the damaged oil well, the DOE awards $1 billion to Illinois for a new clean coal project, and how close the US is to generating power from waves.
Tesla Sees Loss In 2nd Qtr., Montana Attempting New Wind Energy Development Trend
Aug 5th
Scientists report that more oil has been removed from the Gulf waters than many expected, Montana getting creative with wind energy projects, and Tesla reports a larger than expected quarterly loss.
Gulf Coast Oil Spill Hits 100th Day & World’s Largest Wind Project Breaks Ground
Jul 29th
Gulf Coast Oil Disaster reaches its 100th day, IBM strengthening its energy management solutions and the world’s largest wind energy project gets underway.
Robert Dudley New BP CEO & Chevy Volt MSRP $41,000
Jul 28th
BP formally announces senior leadership change, Hawaii receives $177 million loan guarantee for a wind-energy project and what’s it going to cost you to buy a Chevy Volt?
How Wind Energy Works
Jul 22nd
Wind is a result of the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun and the fact temperatures will always be attempting to reach an equilibrium (heat is obviously moving to a cooler area). With the rising expense of energy and the destruction of the environment from fossil fuels, it is starting to be equitable to harvest this renewable resource.
Oil Containment Cap Installed, Success Still Uncertain
Jul 16th
No more leaking oil well in the Gulf, but will it last? Oregon cuts solar tax credit, and President Obama visited a Volt battery plant.
US Senator Johnny Isakson Touts Georgia’s Clean Energy Future
Jul 10th
US Senator Johnny Isakson discusses Georgia’s resources for a clean energy future and comments on the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Solar Impulse Successfully Completes 26-Hour Test Flight In Switzerland
Jul 9th
The Solar Impulse completes its first 26 hour test flight in Switzerland, President Obama visits the Green Impact Zone in Kansas City and Germany trying to become first country to generate 100% of its power from renewable energy.

