Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

A Running Leap Off the Green Energy Cliff

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 3, 2013

Editor Keith Kohl explains why California's renewable energy goals may be too ambitious.

The Next Zipcar

Written by unknown
Posted January 3, 2013

A new study suggested Millennials are more likely to take public transportation, bike, walk, or utilize car sharing services like car2go and Zipcar.

Wind Power Tax Credit Renewed

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 2, 2013

The wind production tax credit, which allows wind companies to afford development, has been renewed as part of the fiscal cliff deal.

Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) Purchases Two Solar Projects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 1, 2013

In a deal with SunEdison, Canadian Solar Inc.'s (NASDAQ: CSIQ) subsidiary will purchase two solar projects, with the option of purchasing two more.

Electric Cars 2012

Written by unknown
Posted December 30, 2012

This is the best piece on electric vehicles I've read all year.

Lithium-ion Battery Technology for 2013 EVs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 27, 2012

Companies like Nissan (TYO: 7201), Ford (NYSE: F), and General Electric (NYSE: GE) are relying on lithium-ion technology for 2013 electric vehicles.

Financing Complete for Nation's Largest Desalination Facility

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 27, 2012

The Carlsbad Seawater Desalination Project, the nation's largest, has completed financing and will finish construction in 2016.

Alternative Energy Technology Investing

Written by unknown
Posted December 27, 2012

Tomorrow's alternative energy technologies are being developed right now.

Electric Vehicle Taxicabs Enter Hong Kong Market

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 25, 2012

In Hong Kong, a city with high pollution from vehicle emissions, electric taxicabs could change the market.

Siemens (NYSE: SI) Cuts Gas Turbine Jobs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 20, 2012

After cutting American wind jobs earlier this year, Siemens (NYSE: SI) announced new cuts in its German gas turbine business.

2013 Electric Vehicles

Written by unknown
Posted December 20, 2012

Jeff Siegel shares his electric vehicle predictions for 2013.

U.S. Raises Anti-Dumping Tariff for Chinese Wind Companies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 19, 2012

On the heels of the U.S. anti-dumping tariff on Chinese solar companies comes another tariff, this time on wind turbine manufacturers.