Seeking an Energy Miracle
Bill Gates is bullish on nuclear power and is betting millions of dollars on TerraPower, a company that’s developing a new type of nuclear reactor…
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Bringing the Wind In
The Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC)—a 350-mile underwater transmission line designed for offshore wind energy—has drawn billions in investment from three sources: Google; Good Energies & Marubeni.
Embracing Small Wind
Small wind systems are catching on, but local government permitting is still a problem across the United States and beyond…
Volcano Power: Can We Tap Volcanic Geothermal Energy Instead Of Fossil Fuels?
Dear EarthTalk: Is there any way to harness volcanic energy to meet our electricity and other power needs?
The Great Green Grid
The smart grid will allow us to really make use of renewable energy like wind and solar and give consumers new control over their energy use…
Why Do Wind Farms Need Fossil Fuels?
I heard that some wind farms use fossil fuels to power their generators when the wind won’t. Doesn’t that defeat their whole renewable energy purpose?
Offshore Wind Arrives
Interior Secretary Salazar Recently Gave the Green Light Approving the Controversial Cape Wind Project that hopes to put wind turbines in Nantucket Sound.
The Promise of Wind
The U.S. now leads the world in wind energy production, with incredible resources left to tap over land and sea. And a growing wind industry brings with it high-paying jobs, improved national security and a major reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
The Big Push
Greg Wetstone, the senior director for government and public affairs at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), talks about the need for incentives and a smarter grid.
Building Wind Communities
Spreading out wind power over small and midsized projects can bring a more stable energy supply and act as a launchpad for bigger applications.