Energy
U.S. Residential Electricity Prices Decline for the First Time in 14 Years
How cheap natural gas and renewable energy are driving down electricity prices in one interactive chart
Plugged In
More than wires - exploring the connections between energy, environment, and our lives
Energy
Report: Solar PV Costs Continue to Fall in 2016
According to a new report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, solar costs continued to drop in 2016.
Automotive
Driverless, Electric Shuttles Now Operating in Lyon, France
The City of Lyon in eastern France has brought a driverless, electric shuttle service to its streets
Energy
All Together Now! U.S. Department of Energy Sums Up Why We Should Be Optimistic About Clean Energy
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy Released “6 Charts that Will Make You Optimistic About America’s Clean Energy Future” that track cost declines and rising use of some key technologies...
Climate
Stockholm's Urban Space Battle
Bike parking replaces cars on Scandinavian city streets
Energy
Solar Software Company kWh Analytics Raises $5 million
This month, San Francisco-based solar software company kWh Analytics announced that it had raised $5 million in Series A venture capital to support the scaling of the company’s solar data platform as well as its new “PowerLock” (an A-rated insurance-backed production guarantee)...
Energy
Want to Boil Water? Step 1 – Grab Some Bubble Wrap
MIT engineers have invented a bubble-wrapped, sponge-like device that uses sunlight to boil water, even on relatively cool, overcast days.
Conservation
Study: Why You Should Consider Water and Energy When Buying Appliances
A new study from the University of Illinois helps us to understand which appliances will make the most difference in water and energy use in the home
Climate
D.C. Sets Renewables Target of 50% by 2032
This summer, the District of Columbia increased and extended its renewable portfolio standard target to 50% by 2032 and doubles the role of solar.
Energy
The Price of Solar Is Declining to Unprecedented Lows
Despite already low costs, the installed price of solar fell by 5 to 12 percent in 2015
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