Carbon Emissions in Brazil Dropped 39% from 2005 to 2010, Report Says

Friday, June 7th, 2013

Greenhouse gas emissions in Brazil fell by nearly 39 percent from 2005 to 2010, largely because of reductions in the amount of forest loss, according to a new government report. Overall, Brazil emitted the equivalent of 1.25 billion tons of carbon dioxide in 2010, which was more than 10 percent lower than 1990 levels. (more…)

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Solar Power Tax Incentives and Credits in Hawaii

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Hawaii is one of the American states cracking ahead to make a switch to clean, solar power. We have reported several achievements Hawaiian Electric Co. reaching 20 megawatts of solar photovoltaic energy on the island of Oahu.

As usual, government incentives play a key part in (more…)

Energy Efficiency Finds Its Cell Phone: Part II

Friday, April 5th, 2013

If you’re an energy efficiency geek and your refrigerator breaks down, you probably think, “Yes! A chance to buy a new super energy-saving model.”

But you’re the exception. Most consumers consider price tag before ENERGY STAR certification. Human nature being what it is, they choose the cheaper (more…)

No Utility Incentives? No Problem: How To Get Returns From Your PV System

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013

In some areas, the best incentive for investing in a residential solar power system may come from the local utility. On top of federal tax credits, improved resale value, and various state incentives, some consumers can benefit with additional credit from the local utility when they are able to sell back power they generate with a PV solar energy system. This arrangement not (more…)

The Long and Winding Road for EVs

Monday, July 9th, 2012

New electric vehicles are improving, but can technology catch up to consumers’ demands?

I have three small children who each have a car seat, I live in the city and I coach tee-ball two nights a week. I would love an electric vehicle (EV) to help carry my load, but the realities of my life, as well as the state of the EV market, make it, in a word … difficult. (more…)

Subsidies for Solar – Getting It Right

Friday, April 13th, 2012

Here’s an interesting piece by Marc Gunther, suggesting that subsidies for solar have been misapplied and have created weird market conditions. No argument from me there. Handing people money to do a certain thing is a guarantee that they’ll do exactly what you’ve asked them to do – and no more. (more…)

Spending on Industrial Energy Efficiency Programs Tops $1 Billion

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

A report released last week by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (“ACEEE”) showed that overall spending on industrial energy efficiency (“EE”) projects is on the rise. 

The report tracked 2010 spending by utilities, state and federal agencies, public benefit fund (more…)

Grid Parity is Upon Us – Record Number of Residential PV Incentive Apps in California

Friday, April 6th, 2012

California’s CSI program was designed to use gradually declining incentives to nurture an industry that would eventually be able to allow an energy user to generate their own electricity via solar more cheaply than buying from the grid. That point — known as grid-parity — is the point where rooftop solar can sustain itself without additional incentives. That’s (more…)

Big Solar Power Plans for Tunisia

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

A recent report on African Jet said that British investors have proposed the creation of a solar power plant in Rjim Maatoug, Governorate of Kebili. The plant would have a capacity of 2,000 megawatts to be connected directly to the European power network.

The plan was presented during a recent meeting with (more…)

Why You Should Use Solar Energy in the Home

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Solar energy have been dubbed the future for energy. There are so many advantages to using solar energy that it is really worth considering it as an option for your home.

One major advantage of using solar energy in the UK along with other renewable sources of energy is the (more…)

 
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