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US Military Loves Solar, And The Feeling Is Mutual

Solar is making its way to the battlefield – here as part of a water purification system in Afghanistan – but the much bigger use is to power domestic bases and other facilities, including housing. (image via U.S. Marines)

At 130 megawatts, the U.S. military is using a lot of solar power – but a new industry report highlights the huge amount that will come in the next several years. Read more →

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Fracking Fan Ernest Moniz Confirmed As U.S. Energy Secretary

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The new DOE secretary's past love affair with coal and natural gas doesn't bode well for America's energy future. Read more →

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Massive SoCal Wind Turbine Blade Breaks Off

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A 173-foot-long blade breaks off a Siemens wind turbine at a Southern California wind farm, leading the company to curtail operations worldwide. Read more →

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Saudi Arabia Turns To U.S. For Help With Solar Power

Mike Dooraghi works with engineers from K.A.CARE to install a rotating shadowband radiometer at the Al-Uyaynah Research Station near Riyadh. (image credit: Steve Wilcox/NREL)

Saudi Arabia is working with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory for training and expertise in measuring its solar resource. Read more →

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Tesla Model S Wows Them Over At Consumer Reports

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Consumer Reports gives the Tesla Model S a score of 99 out of 100, making it one of the lightest rated cars ever reviewed by the consumer group. Read more →

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Rich, Educated, Middle-Aged Men Main Buyers Of Electric Cars

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The typical early-adopter of an electric vehicle is likely to be a man, probably middle-aged, living in or near a big city, according to a recent study. Read more →

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SolarCity, Goldman Sachs In Big Solar Finance Deal

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Goldman Sachs will pump $500 million into SolarCity solar lease projects, backing 110 megawatts in installations. Read more →

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Indigenous Brazilian Group Turns To Wind Energy

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While Brazil’s government tends to favor a one-size-fits-all approach to energy provision, an indigenous group in the far north has come up with its own more sustainable solution. Read more →

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Innovative S.F. Utilities Building Harnesses Sun, Wind

The new San Francisco Public Utilities building generates part of its power via a series of external windmills. Image via KMD Architects.

Eager to showcase its renewable energy prowess, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission has harnessed the wind and sun to help power its new headquarters. Read more →

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Wood-based Sheathing That Breathes And Insulates

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A vapor-permeable wood-based insulation product has entered the US market and found its way into new Passive Houses. Read more →

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