Renewable Energy Use in Europe Continues to Grow Rapidly

The use of renewable sources of energy in Europe continues to grow at a brisk pace and energy efficiency also is improving, significantly reducing reliance on coal and natural gas, according to a new report. In 2009, renewable energy accounted for 18.4…

Automotive X Prize Selects 9 High-Efficiency Finalists

Nine vehicles remain in competition for the $10 million Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize, which is seeking to spur development of commercially viable cars that average 100 miles-per-gallon. The competition, the brainchild…

The Race to Develop Solar in the Southern Mediterranean

With companies like Munich-based Siemens (NYSE: SI), German energy giant E.On, and Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB) collaborating to make Desertec’s Mediterranean grid a reality, Algeria’s neighbor Morocco has eagerly jumped on board…

China: The World’s Biggest Energy Consumer

China has overtaken the United States to become the world’s largest consumer of energy, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency reported that in 2009 China consumed 2,252 million metric tons of oil equivalent in the form of crude oil, coal…

Investing in Energy Efficiency Stocks

The very first Clean Energy Ministerial, a gathering of top energy and power policymakers from 24 countries, convened in Washington early this week. The decisions made there will drive public and private investment in the clean energy sector for decades to come.

For EV Technology, West is Best

The San Francisco to Silicon Valley corridor made many a millionaire during the dot-com boom as companies wanted their mail to arrive at a place close to technical talent and potential investors.

White House To Host Clean Energy Manufacturing Forum

Tomorrow from 10:30 AM EDT to 1 PM EDT, the White House will host a Clean Energy Economy Forum focused on clean energy manufacturing…

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