Drivers in Greater Manchester are set to lead an electric car revolution as part of a multi-million pound green motoring bid. Transport chiefs have launched an electric vehicle scheme that will see more than 200 charging bays placed across the region. Locations for the bays are still being identified, but they are expected to be Continue reading →
On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans demonstrated for a clean and sustainable environment. In October 1973, Americans experienced the first oil embargo, and for the first time thought about the real costs of our reliance on oil for energy. On the 40th anniversary week of Earth Day, we know how the Smart Grid helps Continue reading →
With electricity consumption climbing steadily higher as American homes and businesses rely more and more on an array of new gadgets, utilities have been looking into ways to meet the growing demand. A lot of the attention has focused on the green energy business, or sometimes the booming natural gas industry, but GreentechMedia notes that Continue reading →
Masers Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s C&M Global to jointly develop a $30 billion national smart grid and green special economic zone in Malacca over the next 10 years. The Malaysian Government has endorsed the project in Malacca. via Masters Energy Joins South Korea Smart Grid Continue reading →
London city leaders are upping the ante in their bid to stake a claim as a leader in green energy. Official unveiled three new electric-vehicle charging stations Monday, bringing London’s total to nine. While several of the existing stations are a bit off the beaten path, the new ones will be front and centre — Continue reading →
In last week’s Insights, I noted how green building and renewable use was trending upward, according to some recent studies. This trend is commendable. However, the “The World Green Building Trends” report by McGraw-Hill Construction and United Technologies that I drew from in last week’s Insights also noted that legislation appears to be a driver Continue reading →
Unless you follow green cars fairly closely–or perhaps live in California–you may not know that the Golden State now requires the sale of certain number of battery electric cars. Between 2012 and 2014, the six highest-selling carmakers in the state must sell a combined 7,500 zero-emission vehicles. via CA Will Stay The Course On Electric-Car Continue reading →
While electric vehicles are probably most tied to “being green,” another key societal benefit is that they increase national security, and the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) recently released a report about that as well. via Electric Vehicles Provide National Security Boost.
Power cuts are a very common phenomenon in most of the developing and underdeveloped nations. Addressing the issue Japanese solar company XSOL has come up with a portable solar-powered generator that can not only be used an electricity back up within your home but can also be transported to outdoor camps to illuminate your tent Continue reading →
Stars and green cars are nothing new–several have admitted to owning Toyota Prius in the past, while others have been spotted in Tesla Roadsters or Fisker Karmas. At Global Green USA’s 10th Pre-Oscar party on Wednesday, a host more stars were caught alongside two electric vehicles–the 2013 Chevrolet Volt and 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV. via Continue reading →
A new guide for Web developers recently released by NIST will make it easier for electric utilities and vendors to give customers convenient, electronic access to their energy usage data with tools and applications developed as part of the new “Green Button” initiative. Green Button aims to provide electricity and gas consumers with their own Continue reading →
The recent DistribuTECH conference offered a first-hand look at San Diego Gas & Electric’s (SDG&E) Energy Innovation Center (EIC). The center is quickly becoming a big part of the local community. Its mission is to enable education and innovation of green, efficient building technologies. via Inside San Diego Gas and Electric’s Energy Innovation Center – Continue reading →
In the past few seasons many NFL stadiums have begun to install green energy technologies to offset the massive amounts of energy they consume during the season. From solar panel arrays and installing LED lighting to composting trash and using recycled plates and cups, several stadiums have been boosting their green rep by taking steps Continue reading →
The decision this week by town officials to deploy six public charging stations for electric cars in shopping areas highlights the growing role local leaders are taking in the green driving movement. But don’t expect a windfall. The town is not pursuing a new revenue stream so much as it is providing a service and Continue reading →
Eco-minded shoppers have seen environmental issues take up more space in the news, and they’ve known that it was simply a matter of time before those concerns began affecting the sorts of vehicles we drive. Now, mainstream consumers are beginning to see the light. The change hasn’t come overnight. Though the first hybrids debuted in the Continue reading →
Electric cars still have something of an image problem. Aside from questions about whether they are as green as their manufacturers claim, for many motorists there is a more basic problem – they’re just not cool. The SRZero is one of several initiatives designed to improve electric vehicles’ image. It’s an all-electric, 400bhp “supercar” with Continue reading →
President Barack Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney faced off at New York State’s Hofstra University October 17 with polls tightening and each man eager to make their appeals to the country’s remaining undecided voters still available in the 2012 election’s last few weeks. While the first presidential debate saw little mention of energy as Continue reading →
Peggy Liu, chairwoman of the Joint US-China Cooperation on Clean Energy, or JUCCCE, said that she often gets asked if China really wants to go green. “Of course China wants to go green,” she said. “But it’s for a different reason than America. The Americans are coming from a moral standpoint, but in China it’s Continue reading →
It’s looking more and more like the former St. Marys Paper site has a future in green energy. The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre and Riversedge Developments Inc., the developer that is in the process of dismantling the former industrial site, announced Monday they are actively seeking out educational institutions and businesses interested in a Continue reading →
The development firm that introduced sea-water air conditioning to its Purdy’s Wharf project has pitched a game-changing green energy plan for downtown Halifax. Through the use of natural gas, a project proposed by East Port Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the development and property management firm East Port Properties Ltd., is offering a one-stop Continue reading →
