Renewable Energy Resources
News and resources on general renewable energy and energy efficiency issues. They are arranged by topic, from general introductory material to biomass, solar, wind and other categories.
Top Ten Energy Consuming States: 2010
A review of states that consume the most energy and the amount of energy they need to produce a dollar's worth of GDP.
Market Failures and Energy Efficiency
After two decades worth of energy efficiency options being introduced into consumer markets, why has there been such a relatively small improvement in the aggregate energy efficiency of the United States?
The Smart Grid and Renewable Energy
In simple terms, the move to a Smart Grid will largely consist of a move to the use computer related technologies in order to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution.
Types of Renewable Energy
What do we mean by the term renewable energy? This article discusses the different types of renewable energy.
Renewable Energy in Europe
A comparative examination of renewable energy statistics for the European Union and the United States.
Waste to Energy Projects Picking Up Steam
A review of three major waste to energy technologies, waste to electricity plants, methane from landfill electricity plants and waste to fuel plants.
Biomass
Biodiesel in the Pacific Northwest
This article reviews the biodiesel market in the Pacific Northwest.
Biomass By the Numbers
Up to date statistics covering the biomass industry.
Mow Your Gas: The Ethanol of the Future
Landscaping and yard care of the future will mean turning your grass into gas.
Pellet Stoves: A Biomass Alternative
High tech pellet stoves are a popular item on the market today.
The Reliability of Biodiesel Fuel
Research by scientists from the NREL shows little performance difference between buses running on diesel compared to biodiesel.
Solar Power
Participants Gear Up for the 2010 American Solar Challenge
A preview of the solar car road race, the 2010 American Solar Challenge.
American Solar Challenge Results: 2010
A day by day review of the 2010 American Solar Challenge.
North American Solar Challenge: 2008
Americans and Canadians watched, perhaps with a twinge of envy, as a group of University teams traveled gasoline free, racing from Texas to Canada.
The Cost of Solar Power
A review of recent PV solar cells/module costs.
Solar Camping
New technologies on the market make solar hiking and camping a reality for almost everyone.
Types of Solar Energy
This article outlines different types of solar energy technologies.
Solar Thermal Technologies Heating Up
Solar thermal technologies, those that use the sun's heat as an energy source, continue to move from the conceptual to application stage.
Photovoltaics (PV)
2010 review of the PV market.
Solar PV Technology 2006
A review of the latest technology for solar cells.
Solar Powered Vehicles
Researchers and industry enthusiasts continue to promote solar powered vehicle technology.
Solar Tower Technology 2006
A review of the latest technology for solar towers.
What's Holding Up Utility Scale Concentrated Photovoltaics (CPV)?
2010 review of the CPV market.
Miscellaneous Energy Issues
Environmental Groups Disagree On Wind Power Policy
A new energy bill highlights competing visions of sustainable development among environmental advocates.
Wind Power Industry Takes a Breath
During the first part of 2009, the wind power industry took a breath, pausing to reflect on its recent growth spurt.
Renewable Energy Statistics for the United States
Information about the most reliable renewable energy statistics.
Electric Cars Take Center Stage at The North American International Auto Show
A video review of some of the electric cars show cased at the 2010 auto show.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology
GM's previewing of the Chevrolet Volt at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, Detroit in Detroit has people talking about plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology.
Toyota Prius Replaces Honda Insight as Fuel Economy Leader in 2007
EPA data on fuel efficiency for 2007.
Wind-up Gadgets: Eco-toys or Eco-trash
A review of the wind-up gadgets such as flashlights and radios that are on the market today.
World Hydroelectricity Production Statistics
Ten states in the world account for close to two-thirds of total world hydroelectricity production.
World Nuclear Power Statistics, 2004
Statistics showing states with the largest amount of nuclear power plants and per cent of generation capacity.