Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Jobs Double for Pennsylvania Residents Near the Marcellus Shale

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 20, 2011

Jobs associated with the booming Marcellus Shale formation have more than doubled since 2008 from 9,520 to 20,387.

Proposal to Increase Georgia's Solar Energy Development

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 19, 2011

There are already 24 states, plus the District of Columbia, that have renewable standard policies to adhere to.

Statoil Discovery in the North Sea Has 400 Million Barrels Of Oil

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 19, 2011

Statoil is close to finishing its appraisal well, and will estimate the amount the reserve again upon completion.

Solar: The Industry for Jobs

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 18, 2011

The Solar Foundation reveals some promising numbers for the solar industry's job growth rate, including an estimated 24% job growth in the next year.

Wall Street Protesters Embrace Capitalism

Written by unknown
Posted October 16, 2011

Editor Jeff Siegel discusses opportunities in Slow Money.

Solar Shingles on the Market in Colorado

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 16, 2011

We told you about Dow Chemical's innovative new solar shingles. Now the product has launched in the Colorado market.

The Williston Basin: North Dakota's Gold Mine

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 16, 2011

North Dakota is in an age of an oil boom as new technology allows for more extraction. And a Norwegian oil giant is acquiring Brigham Exploration for a chance at this oil.

Energy in 2030

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted October 14, 2011

When in doubt, I always turn to the military for long-term guidance. They plan ahead, fund new technologies, and adopt them earliest.

GE Enters the Solar Market

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 13, 2011

GE is trying to re-enter the solar market, this time with a big plan in mind: the company will build the largest solar panel factory in America.

NRC Issues Areva License for Uranium Plant

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 12, 2011

Nuclear Engineering International reports "Eagle Rock will have an annual production capacity of approximately 3.3 million SWU, and there will be the possibility of doubling that capacity if market...

Energy's Rare Earth Minerals

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted October 12, 2011

To be produced, it all relies on a group of rare chemical elements that are not presently mined, refined, or traded in large quantities, and, as a result, their availability might be constrained by...

Stable Market for Solar Inverter Makers

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 12, 2011

Analysts are saying that inverters could be a safe investment for those looking for cheap, valuable solar stocks.