For those who fear a clean-energy future, EarthTechling columnist Susan Kraemer reports on the reality of living in a country powered 80 percent by renewables.

Each new 2.05 MW wind turbine will do the work of about 20 of the old 100 kW turbines they replace at a Solano County wind farm originally built in 1989.

Utilities have a choice in where they get their power, and in 2011 they made solar their fastest growing source of new electricity.

EarthTechling columnist Susan Kraemer says a landmark clean energy law is now driving an incredible $1 billion investment in renewable energy in Connecticut.

EarthTechling columnist Susan Kraemer says clean-energy advocates need to follow the lead of the fossil fuel industry and purchase some GOP politicians.

The insurance industry has begun to react to climate data, and this could put homeowner insurance in jeopardy.

Students this year at the University of Vermont chose to see if they can heat their greenhouses with their dining-hall’s composted food scraps.

Crest Energy Limited is set to begin raising the expected $600 million needed to develop a 200 MW tidal energy plant just north of Auckland.

A U.S. government study finds that water moving through tunnels, dikes, siphons, canals and the like is a largely untapped source of micro hydropower.

Renewable energy credits, which can be sold back to utilities, are helping more North Carolinians afford rooftop solar power systems.