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3M Gets $4.4M From Feds For SunShot Project

image via U.S. Department of Energy

The Department of Energy has awarded the 3M Corporation $4.4 million to advance development of technology that will reduce the cost of solar power. Read more →

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EarthTechling Earth Videos: Wind Farms

In this round up of online environmental videos, we take a look at the topic of wind power and wind farms to better understand this clean energy form. Read more →

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Public Solar Charger Juices Portables

Strawberry Tree

The Strawberry Tree is a public solar charger booth that doubles as a kiosk/park bench, offering solar power for portable gadgets in common areas, day or night. Read more →

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Clean Energy To Power 25% Of Oahu?

Island Wind Turbines

A report shows that Oahu could draw up to 25% of its power from renewable sources, but it may need more than that to help a state level goal of 70% by 2030. Read more →

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Passive Solar Dome House A Smart Design

Pearl Passive solar house

The Pearl dome house features a reflective steel roof and bay windows for year-round passive heating and cooling, along with adjustable solar panels. Read more →

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Energy Storage Start Up Funded By GE, Others

Image via SustainX

General Electric, along with other investors, recently gave SustainX $14.4 million in financing for development of their energy storage technology. Read more →

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Largest PV Solar Plant In Colorado Now Open

Image via SunPower

SunPower and Xcel Energy have announced the completion of one solar facility and the construction of another in Colorado's Alamosa County. Read more →

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Clean Marine Energy Coming To Wales?

The Welsh government's Marine Renewable Energy Strategic Framework (MRESF) project has completed five detail reports about ocean power development, with promising results. Read more →

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iPad 2 Bamboo Case A Lovely, Lovely Thing

Grove iPad Case

The bamboo and leather case for iPad 2 from Grove--a Portland, Oregon, team of artisans--is available laser-etched with lovely designs from various artists. Read more →

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Geothermal Power Gets Idaho Politician Love

Idaho's governor recently signed four bills into law that are expected to make geothermal energy more user friendly to those wanting to setup power plants. Read more →

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