Pay attention, freshman members of Congress… In case you missed it, a couple of weeks ago Gallup released results from a recent poll suggesting that Americans want more alternative energy. Here’s what folks were asked: What’s really interesting here is that, of all eight potential legislative actions, the passage of an alternative energy bill ranks at the top [...]

This Friday and Saturday, the 2010 installment of one of the largest and most successful student-run conferences in New England will pose the question: How have our energy needs and systems evolved, and how will they continue to evolve in the 21st century? The Tufts Energy Conference began in 2006 as two small discussion panels–and [...]

Courtesy of the National Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the California Energy Commission (CEC) has received $314.5 million to invest in renewable and efficient energy programs.

At the Renewable Energy Expo and World Conference in Austin, Texas yesterday, solar energy received accolades from the editors and readers of the Renewable Energy World network of publications. The Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards are intended to recognize projects, people, and companies for “advancing the market for renewable energy in North America”. Of the [...]

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, it’s time to start thinking about beaches. And sun. And backyard BBQs. And everything else that makes summer, summer — including a proper reading list. (I can hear the groans…). This time last year, I put together a list of five books on an array of topics, including renewable [...]

In the same week, a report tells us we can achieve 10% of our energy from solar by 2025, and the Senate turns down the renewable energy tax credit. Again.

Read this press release and see if you don’t start humming the Jetsons theme song to yourself: Future Transportation: Powered by Electricity”. Pretty standard title, right? You’re thinking, Of course the future will be powered by electricity. What kind might this piece focus on–some new kind of solar, holographic maybe? No? How about…MAGNET POWER!