Electric Cars: Some Are Real, Most Are Only ‘Compliance Cars’
Green Car Reports takes a look at what it calls "compliance" battery electric cars, focused solely on meeting California regulations for zero-emission vehicles and not meant to sell in any kind of volume. Read more →
School Solar Deal Was Just Too Good To Refuse
The Hart School District in California is getting solar power on nine schools, with no upfront cost and stable rates for 20 years. Plus: parking lot shade. Read more →
Cleantech A Beacon In The California Gloom
Next 10 says the 2012 California Green Innovation Index shows how cleantech investment and innovation are helping drive growth in California’s overall economy. Read more →
Brown Orders Big Greening Of California Buildings
A new executive order from CA governor Edmund Brown mandates all state-owned new construction and renovation hit LEED Silver and incorporate renewables. Read more →
Renewable Revolution: Don’t Worry, It’s Coming
Sure there are obstacles, but when EarthTechling columnist Susan Kraemer steps back to look at the big picture on clean energy, she sees big change on the way. Read more →
Old California Wind Farm Gets A Power Upgrade
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. Read more →
5 Green Tech Stories You Should Be Reading: May 1, 2012
The Web's abuzz with new developments in the wind energy tax credit expiration, green building in California, and how clean energy and politics intersect. Read more →
California EV Charging Deal Aims At The Masses
California regulators say a settlement with NRG Energy will bring electric vehicle charging infrastructure to low- and moderate-income residents. Read more →
by Pete Danko
Solar Soars As Fastest Growing New Utility Source
Utilities have a choice in where they get their power, and in 2011 they made solar their fastest growing source of new electricity. Read more →
More Solar Hot Water Incentives For Californians
The California Solar Initiative has doubled the rebate for qualifying low-income, single-family households that make the switch from natural gas to solar. Read more →
