renewable energy
Adaptation Futures: 2012 International Conference on Climate Adaptation
May 29, 2012 - May 31, 2012 | University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ | Event Web site
Co-hosted and convened by the University of Arizona in the southwestern United States, and by UNEP’s Programme of Research on Climate Change Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation (PROVIA), the conference focuses on adaptation to climate variabili
Two Renewable Energy Projects Approved for Construction in the SW
The Secretary of the Interior recently announced the approval of two renewable energy projects in the Southwest.
Climate Policies Improve Energy Security and Sustainability
A new study published in Nature Climate Change finds that policies focused on mitigating climate change would provide an effective means to simultaneously reduce air pollution, improve energy security, and achieve energy sustainability.
Power Plants Stressing Freshwater Resources
A new report finds that power plants around the country are stressing freshwater resources by consuming large volumes of water for cooling, and often discharging water that is 90°F or warmer, which can harm fish and wildlife.
Solar Job Growth 10X Overall Employment Growth
The Solar Foundation recently released its National Solar Jobs Census for 2011. According to the report, over the past year U.S.
Nevada Geothermal Project Loan Guarantee Finalized
The Department of Energy finalized a loan guarantee to support the Ormat geothermal power generation project in Nevada, which is expected to produce enough electricity to power about 88,000 homes from three different facilities in the western part of the state.
California to Implement Bidding Program for Renewable Energy Projects
California is the first state to finalize a bidding program, known as the renewable auction mechanism (RAM), in which utility giants will be required to auction off electricity to developers. InsideClimate News reports that developers of small-scale re
CA Renewable Energy Standard Now Law
Udalls Push—Again—for National Renewable Energy Standard