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Alaska Senator Murkowski is reported to oppose Energy Star home energy efficiency funding because it lacks do-it-your-self provisions. E&E Daily {Subscribers only]
Alaska Senator Murkowski is reported to oppose Energy Star home energy efficiency funding because it lacks do-it-your-self provisions. E&E Daily {Subscribers only]
While it's just one data set , a new study links hydrofracking for natural gas to earthquakes in the Dallas-Foth Worth area. Read more
Unlike Senator Murkowski, Alaska's other senator, Mark Begich, supports EPA regulation of GHG emissions. Look north
The AARP supports the Cantwell-Collins climate bill with its carbon tax and distribute rather than cap and trade provisions. Here's why
The IRS will not tax recipients of $3.4 billion in federal grants for smart grid projects. Ruling here
Sponsors try rebranding the cap and trade mechanism of federal climate legislation as pollution reduction to improve its chance of passing. Mad men
Prices at the March 10 auction for RGGI carbon emissions permits could stay at historic lows. Bid in
California will limit power plant emissions of the super greenhouse gas sulfur hexafluoride, SF6, in 2011. Cut in here
Exxon's new deal on natural gas exploration contains an escape clause regarding rising costs related to regulation. Get fracked
A conventional Florida power plant adds mirrors to focus the sun's heat on an oil-filled pipe which will create steam to drive its turbine. How electric!
With elections looming, California devises a low-interest loan fund to attract green industry and may cut sales taxes on green manufactured goods. Stay tuned
California may require electric utilities to develop power storage capacity in their distribution grids. Renewable news
The EPA will not regulate facilities with CO2 emissions under 50,000 tons a year until 2013 at the earliest. Stand by
A deal between electric utility TXU and Silicon Valley's SolarCity will allow Dallas homeowners to get solar panels financed, designed and installed on their roofs. Plug in
A Canadian company proposes to build a $3.8 billion underwater transmission line to run electricity from Labrador to New York City. Dive in
Native American tribal members express doubts about the sacred nature of the site for the proposed Cape Wind project. Look into it
How does Walmart go about greening its supply chain? How big works
Climate denier James Inhof may try to use his Senate power to criminalize the work of IPPC climate scientists. Stay tuned
A Washington Post editorial urges action on climate change, calling legislation a national insurance policy. Get covered
Earthquakes are just one peril facing geothermal power projects, tricky finance is another. Dig in
Van Jones, a former environmental justice advisor to the President, returns to work at a Washington think tank. Take two
A report from DOE's Inspector General finds scant progress on federally funded home weatherization programs meant to stimulate jobs. New York's completion rate is .62%. Slo-mo
The national chain Office Depot will seek LEED for Commercial Interiors (CI) ratings for all its new stores. Come on in
The Senate gears up for a last-ditch effort on climate legislation. And then?
Science faces a legitimacy crisis and the profession starts work on reviving its good name. Is there a method?
Customer anger over higher electric bills alerts utilities that smart meters' price signals are not well-received. Learn more
While energy producers leave USCAP, power generators stay in. Go figure
A survey of US utility industry executives reveals 44% do not believe climate change is caused by human activity. Gee whiz
While "fourth generation" nuclear reactors have supporters, critics are speaking out on the risks. Learn more
California's climate policy is trending toward cap and refund rather than cap and trade. Look ahead
A new generation of small, modular nuclear reactors could become contenders. Stay tuned
In case you missed it. It's here
Ford rolls out a plan to make its dealerships more energy efficient and eco-friendly. Stay tuned
USCAP, a business-environmental coalition seeking federal climate legislation, loses ConocoPhillips, Catepillar and BP America. Melt in
New research may bring the cost of cellulostic ethanol down to the $2 a gallon range. Fill 'er up
A St. Louis home weatherization project creates jobs and saves owners hundreds of dollars on utility bills. 2 for the price of 1
An environmental blog claims that Facebook will power its new computer servers in Oregon with coal-fired electric power from Idaho. Look into it
Boulder Colorado finds that behavior is the obstacle to cutting GHG emissions. WSJ
The New York State Public Service Commission may not allow Entergy, owner of Indian Point and another in-state nuclear power plant, to sell off its atomic assets. Learn more
States aren't waiting for Washington leadership on energy and climate issues. They're leading
The much delayed opening of Brooklyn's newest waterfront park is now scheduled for spring 2010. Walk on in
Venture capital is attracted by energy efficiency. Spend some time
Deutsche Bank and Nasdaq create a global clean tech index comprised of 119 firms. Rate that
Arizona will leave the western states coalition that plans to cap CO2 emissions, citing costs to businesses and consumers. Unplug
The EPA wants to share its data and hear your views. Click around
With a $3.6 million in federal stimulus funds, a developer launches energy efficient renovations of 198 apartments on West 135th Street. Dig in
Dessicated Owens Lake north of Los Angeles could become the home of 3 - 5 gigawatts of solar power for the city and the state. Plug in
Critics flag a New York Times story on faults with climate science, finding it riddled with errors and bias. Blogs bite
Massachusetts is a magnet for clean tech investment and on the ground installations, which means jobs. Work at it
A Pennsylvania couple are the first to sell a carbon emissions credit linked to personal use. A how-to
San Francisco has a new way to help property owners pay for energy efficiency enhancements, PACE bonds. Catch up
French utility giant Areva buys Ausra, a US solar thermal power company. Plug in
Opposition still blows in from all direction to the off-shore Cape Wind project. What's new?
Staring soon, Fannie Mae will offer incentives to home buyers for energy-related improvements Energy Star loans will come to NY and professional appraisers will learn how to value residential energy-efficiency. Make it count
The developer of a new power plant near San Francisco offers to limit CO2 emissions. Can do spirit!
Serious cap and trade legislation may be doomed in Washington. Read the tea leaves
Find out what's behind the headlines in the battle over installing solar panels in the Mojave Desert. Incoming fire!
The International Energy Agency tells the US the only way it can meet its climate pledge to the UN is to put a price on carbon. Ante up
President Obama's record budget increase for clean tech from $113 million to $2.4 billion is criticized from all sides. No no no no
One hundred eleven ideas for making NYC's building code greener and more energy efficient have been delivered to Mayor Bloomberg and the City Council. Get updated
A new study claims a "renewable" fuel mix of coal and wood pellets could be a cost-effective way to cut GHG emissions from power plants. Look into it
Massachusetts launches a $1.6 bilion program to help energy consumers cut their usage 7.2% over three years. Fast forward
California utilities raise concerns about the impact of a network of electric car recharging stations on the power grid. Plug in
The US Treasury offers $5 billion in tax credits to jump start economic growth for manufactures of energy efficient products . Invest time
The US will meet the UN's January 31 deadline on the Copenhagen accord by pledging to cut GHGs 17x20. Step one
Ever wonder about the impact of industry lobbyists on federal climate policy? Listen up
A snapshot of where we are today on climate concerns and federal plans. Just click
Well, almost everything. Just ask
There are many things to consider when assessing the sustainability of Apple's iPad. Measure up
US businesses would like to see Congressional action on climate. Here's why
With federal stimulus funds, the US could see a tripling in geothermal energy over the next five years. Drill down
Duke Power buys a soon-to-go-online solar pv plant and inks a 30 year power purchase agreement. Beam in
Following last week's election of Senator Brown, some see signs of political life on a bi-partisan climate bill. Look into it
The energy efficiency provisions now in federal climate bills might migrate to jobs legislation. Stay tuned
Starting now, expect major advances in smart grid technology. Look forward
Large-scale wind power requires large-scale transmission grids. Cost, siting and competition among regional grids are just some of the challenges but also see signs of smart grid investor interest.
Republican Senator McConnell sees little chance of passing a climate protection bill. Stay tuned
Public opinion polls find federal action on climate, energy and green jobs is popular across and around party lines. Look into this
Portland, Oregon's 18 story federal building gets stimulus funds to create a vegetated wall. How cool
California's draft carbon controls would cap emissions and share the proceeds from selling emissions permits with state residents. What's it worth?
Alaska Senator and climate regulation foe Lisa Murkowski is the biggest recipient of electric utility money in Congress, $244,000 since 2005. Greenwire [Subscribers only]
Energy efficient, affordable, urban building is the hallmark of developer Jonathan Rose. Interview here
Climate policy makers should look for opportunities to reallocate the external costs of current energy markets. Well yes
By switching from coal to fuels derived from sewage sludge, tires and rice husks, a major cement maker starts to slashes its CO2 emissions. Really
While electric use in the US dropped last year, it is predicted to rise along with GHG emissions in 2010. Look ahead
California adopts a statewide green building code but LEED advocates are not thrilled.
Alaska's Senator Murkowski will try to prevent the EPA from regulating GHGs by adding a rider to a Senate debt-ceiling bill. Stay tuned and get EPW Dems Rejoinder
US technology is licensed for use at a new Chinese solar and biomass power plant and others projects over the next decade. Look into it but Consider this
A Chinese car maker, with a 10% share owned by investor Warren Buffet, will go on sale in the US this year. Look around
The US Labor Department awards $100 million in stimulus funds to 25 projects for green collar job training. Get to work
What's on the syllabus for environmental education of New York kids? Hint: It's urban
President Obama launches a fuel efficiency program for cars and trucks with $187 million in public and private funds. 6,000 new research and manufacturing jobs expected. Learn more
EPA proposes to slash smog-forming ozone emissions. Good news for big cities and lungs everywhere. Breathe in
A survey of money managers who oversee $8.6 trillion finds they do not consider climate change risks when making investment decisions. Look into it
New York City's five zoos are getting a master plan with twenty new wildlife exhibits. Take the kids!
Future wind power projects will be barred and oil and gas drilling will be limited in 20% of Wyoming. Don't grouse
Basalt, a kind of stone common to the New York metro region, could be ideal for permanently storing CO2 emissions from power plants. That rocks!
NASA reports that the most intense urban heat island effects are found in once-forested, temperate zones. Ring any bells?
Advocates hope to include $9 billion for home energy enhancement program in a jobs bill now before Congress. Climate Wire [Subscribers only]
Could NYC's tiny 1.7% projected increase in electric use over the next five years of economic doldrums become an opportunity for raising energy efficiency? [The article doesn't explore this, but you could.] Look ahead
The composition of one-in-five toxic chemicals found in common products is a trade secret under federal law. Psst
The EPA raises questions about plans to drill for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale, which includes the New York City drinking watershed. Dig down
On December 30, Mayor Bloomberg signed four bills key to making New York City's existing buildings models of energy efficiency. Take a bow!
The Energy Star label won't stay on LG refrigerator-freezers starting next month because they don't measure up on energy efficiency. Shine on
The Energy Star label won't stay on LG products starting next month because they don't measure up on energy efficiency. Shine on
A developer has been chosen for 260 new units of LEED Silver affordable housing plus 27,500 square feet of retail space in the Bronx neighborhood of Melrose Commons. And that's not all
330 US companies annually report their CO
Interest in Tennessee to stimulate the new energy economy and enhance energy efficiency creates common political ground. Learn more
Some Democrats want to delay enactment of climate cap & trade legislation until the jobs picture improves. Either or?
Find out who will be joining the climate action fray in Washington in 2010. Happy new year
Renewable power can compress air and pump it underground where it can be released to drive power generating turbines at a profit. Dig in
Up to 85% of the chemically-tainted water used in fracking for natural gas doesn't get removed but stays underground, potentially close to drinking water supplies. Gulp!
Enthusiasm for nuclear power plants is returning in the US, but the forecast is far from clear. Stay tuned
A legal challenge to New York's carbon emissions trading program, RGGI, is dropped by the plaintiffs, three local power generators. E&E News [Subscribers only]
A Congress member from upstate New York crafts a bill to provide tax incentives for homes and commercial buildings to get more energy efficient. Learn more
Yonkers and other cities and towns in Westchester are reluctant to pass green building performance legislation. Details, details
Real estate investment trusts are renting roof space to solar power installations to generate new revenue. Sunny money
$1.5 billion in government-backed financing was key to a Chinese firm clinching a contact to supply turbines to a Texas wind farm. Low-cost money
California's Senator Feinstein acts to block development of wind or solar power generators on a million acres of the Mojave Desert. It's complicated
Areva, the French nuclear giant, builds its first factory in Virginia, hoping to capitalize on a new wave of US atomic power plants. Climate Wire [Subscribers only]
Although still much more expensive that other light bulbs, ultra-energy efficient LEDs are beginning to attract consumers. Plug in
On December 18, from 9am to 1 pm New Yorkers can link up directly with Copenhagen. It's robotic
Manhattan's elite Upper East Side tops the charts for air polllution. Along with clogged traffic artieries, building boilers using cheap but dirty fuel are to blame. Don't inhale
In 2009, of the $2 billion for energy-related projects already given to the federal agency that manages 1,500 public buildings, $1.5 billion is allocated, but so far, only $89 million has been paid out. Dialin' for $$
Genesis Oil & Gas will use 'green' hydraulic fracturing fluids and disclose their chemical composition if it drills for natural gas in the drinking watersheds of two Colorado towns. Stay tuned
Patchwork Nation maps out the 2009 cash for clunkers trail. Who got what?
CLEAR, climate legislation introduced by Senators Cantwell and Collins, deploys the idea of cap and distribute. A family would get $1,000 every year but buyers of emissions allowances would not be allowed to buy carbon offsets. Text here
DOE is betting $528 million that the Fisker Auto Company, reopening in a former GM plant to produce hybrid vehicles, can make a go of it. Start your engines
The National Research Council thinks electric cars will remain pricey and will be unable to make a big cut in the nation's carbon footprint. Stop by
Exxon acquires XTO to get 45 billion cublc feet of natural gas mostly located in US shale formations. Drill down
Andy Revkin, the senior environmental reporter at the New York Times will leave the paper on December 21. What next?
A proposal to build a 'clean coal' power plant in Jamestown, New York fails to capture DOE support. Follow the $$
A new $2 billion, 338 wind turbine project in Oregon will be operated by a New York City-based company. Go west
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson tells Copenhagen there has been more climate progress in the US over the last eleven months than in the prior eight years. But check out readers' comments
The Competitive Enterprise Institute plans to sue the Obama administration over the EPA's effort to regulate CO2 emissions. E&E News PM [Subscribers only]
Reacting to the EPA's progress on regulating carbon emissions, Exxon says it's got a better idea. You judge
A DOE-funded study finds wind turbines do not depress property values. Look it up
The latest RGGI carbon allowances auction set record low prices and some allowances went unsold. Get the numbers
$90 million of New York's fledgling RGGI funding for energy efficiency is swept into the State's deficit reduction scheme. Swoosh
Senators from coal-reliant states tell the White House what they want in a climate bill. Who & what
New York State explores the development of multi-megawatt wind power projects in the Great Lakes. Go HOMES
A poll of state and federal power utility regulators finds favor for nuclear power and rate decoupling. Learn more
20th century economist Arthur Pigou is cited by carbon tax advocates as offering the key to climate policy. Here's Arthur!
With $620 million from DOE to be matched by an equal sum from the private sector, the US electric power grid could become a lot smarter sooner. Stay tuned
A federal drive to invest billions on a new national energy agenda stimulates applied research. Challenges ahead
A Baltimore-based utility has filed an application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions to build a fourth power generator at Nine Mile Point in upstate New York. Look at the local record
Congress might provide financial support to build nuclear power plants while around the world 53 new projects are underway Start here but what aboutthe old ones?
US shoppers snap up more green products, undaunted by tough times. Unwrap that
Venture capitalist John Doerr lists the obstacles facing developers of a smart grid. Sobering stuff
US/UK electric utility National Grid, with a large NYC customer base, reports a 16% jump in profits. Here's a how-to
Senator James Inhofe, enemy of climate legislation, endorses Carly Fiorina's bid for a California Senate seat. XXXOX
By 2013, new TV's sold in California will be 49% more energy efficient. Look at that!
Christian evangelicals and scientists join to make the rounds in Congress in support for passing climate legislation. Learn more
A billion dollars in loans for upgrading energy efficiency in New York apartment buildings will be repaid through lower utility bills. Pending City legislation could get a boost. Here's how
The New York State legislature passes a bill authorizing cities to finance renewable power projects and energy efficiency with Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) bonds. Follow the money
Who is Steven Chalk and what's he doing with $36.7 billion in energy efficiency funding at DOE? Find out
A new study finds a statistical link between the Indian Point nuclear power plant and the rate of thyroid cancer in nearby counties. Plug in
DOE will put $25 million into a re-engineered geothermal energy pilot project in Oregon. Drill here
GE chief Jeffrey Immelt has his eye on federal stimulus funds for smart grids, renewable energy and other new technologies. Look into it
Lisa Garcia is named as senior advisor on environmental justice at the EPA. E&ENewsPM [Subscribers only]
Renewable energy projects in the US can't find private domestic financing despite public policy support. Learn more
Take a look at Senator Kerry's climate bill hearings from a carbon tax advocacy point of view. Gain some perspective
Attention all eco-conscious fashion consumers! Don't be bamboozled by bamboo. Re-label
Smart appliances need smart electric meters. And to cut consumption and save money, smart utility rates must be part of the equation. Plug in
The EPA's Energy Star program now has one million certified homes erected by some 6,500 builders around the US. Learn more
Despite the recession, bike sales are on a roll in NYC. Pedal in
Investors show little interest in geothermal power development in the US. Drill down
Q: Why is east coast wind power generated on European-made equipment? A: Because manufacturers locate near their major markets. Climate Wire [Subscribers only]
US power utilities would prefer Congress to legislate on climate change than to have the EPA regulate GHG emissions. Learn more
Koch Family Foundations, supporter of right-wing causes, underwrites Americans For Prosperity. Now AFP targets Republican Senator Graham and climate legislation. Learn more
Despite receiving State funds, a solar panel maker in Massachusetts is sending production work to China. Go on! For one overview Look here On the other hand Look there
Senator Schumer urges the Obama administration to block stimulus funds from paying for wind turbines made in China that would be installed in Texas. Everybody happy?
Would a Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate bill stand a chance? Find out
Warren Buffet's purchase of the Burlington railroad looks like a commitment to the future of coal. Here's why
A climate market group sees a backlash against creating a CO2 cap and trade program arising from the government bank bailout. Could be taxing
Chesapeake Energy, the gas exploration company that said it would not drill in the NYC watershed, made it clear that it opposed any legal ban. Stay tuned
Utilities in Texas and Illinois pay owners of electric cars for using their car batteries to "store" excess renewable power. What next!
California regulators get an application for a 150 MW solar power plant that saves the sun's heat in molten salt and can generate power at night. Pretty bright
Ever wonder why it's so hard for the US to give up on coal? Dig down
The first $24 million in federal energy program stimulus funds to New York is handed out. NYC projects get $8,942,044. The list
The future of competing US energy resources will depend on the particulars of public policy. Mix it up
Lacking solid Democratic backing, the prospects for a Senate climate change bill are bleak. Look into it
The creative commons is part of the cutting edge of green technologies.Get specifics
Cement kilns and oil refineries might be able to capture and control CO2 emissions more cheaply than coal-fired power plants. Look into this
The northeast could get 17,000 MW of new renewable power in 2-5 years. That's a plenty
Federal smart power grid grants are just a first step along a road filled with challenges. Plug in
As a New York labor leader says about labor's interest in climate friendly buildings, "I see a hundred years of work". Check out this new blue collar/green collar website. Join in
Prius-maker Toyota is staying in the Chamber of Commerce and supports its opposition to climate legislation. Not Yes Men news
The Boxer-Kerry climate bill offers "small" oil refiners free emissions allowances, but big oil companies will have to pay. Stay tuned
The Obama Administration funds one hundred smart electric power grid projects with $3.4 billion. $4.7 billion in private investments will also be made Click & Click again
Grist finds that the Kerry-Boxer climate bill would increase energy efficiency costs for industries subject to emissions cap rather than weaken overall efficiency standards. Got that?
The draft Environmental Impact Statement for natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale, which includes NYC's drinking watershed, discloses 260 chemicals used in the process. Dive in
To sum up eights years of Mayor Bloomberg's environmental record, the New York Times asked long-time activists what they think. Find your way
Good news! State funding for energy efficiency programs is up and energy use is down, but is there a connection? Look into it
In contrast to the landmark public nuisance decision by the federal Second Circuit that found power plant GHG emissions were a public nuisance, a federal court in California ruled against a coastal town in Alaska that sued Exxon Mobil for creating a climate public nuisance. Decisions, decisions
California still ranks #1 as the country's most energy efficient state and New York's #5. And the other 48?
Although trading volumes and values in US carbon markets fluctuate, there's more competition with a new carbon venture on the way. Buy! Sell!
The Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee calls for passing legislation to regulate financial derivatives before acting on a climate change bill. Stay alert
An audit of the Energy Star appliance program finds unqualified products carry Energy Star efficiency labels. Dig down
Peek over the horizon at five emerging clean energy technologies. Start here
The EPA discloses documents from December 2007 revealing the agency knew GHG emissions pose a global threat and shoud be legally controlled. Catch up
A temporary, sustainable streetscape in St. Louis is such a hit that it could become permanent. Walk on by
Governor Paterson wants to sweep $90 million in RGGI CO2 auction funds from energy efficiency programs into the State's general fund. How fungible!
A house that can float will go sale in New Orleans. Get on board
Getting the federal Energy Department's budget through Congress is a case study in the ways of Washington. Take note
Well, green walls at least. Get vertical
Experts and manufacturers call for efficiency standards for big heating and cooling equipment to be set by region rather than nationwide. Look into it
Three southwest electric transmission grids will be united to increase the efficiency of renewable power, but doubts remain about whether the linked grids will be profitable. Plug in
California imposes fees on carbon emissions in addition to its cap & trade program. They start at 15 cents a metric ton and goes down to 9 cents in 2014. Learn more
Governor Schwarzenegger vetoes two renewable energy bills, saying her prefers his own plan for California. WSJ
A new apartment development in Stanford CT, is energy efficient, near to mass transit or walk-to-work, and has 50 affordable units. Take a look
Attention apartment dwellers! Freddie Mac, public sector pension funds and private investors have created a $1 billion fund for making NY's older buildings energy efficient. Read on
Google launches a program to get real-time home energy use data on computer or cell phone. Do-it-yourself
Kansas City, MO is taking a place-based approach by using federal stimulus funds to revive and green a hard times neighborhood. Green impact zone
A report for NYC's environmental protection agency on drilling for natural gas in its drinking watershed finds "Numerous activities during all phases of natural gas development have the potential to contaminate groundwater or surface water supplies." Dive in
The largest commercial property owner in NYC installs energy sensors on the electric meters of big tenants to shed light on how to cut their utility bills. Plug in
The Senate climate bill includes a provision that would pave the way for cities to require hybrid and electric cabs. Step on it!
Soon, new home appliances will "talk" with the power grid and cut utility bills. Plug in
The epic approval process for the Cape Wind turbine project hits a new snag, its impact on a trial sacred area. Climate Wire [Subscribers only]
California issues rules for prospective solar power developers. Read on
Scientists find that the southeast's recent drought was not caused by a changing climate. Find out more
The Boxer-Kerry climate bill would offer more assistance to the nuclear power industry than the Waxman-Markey bill. Look into it
Major electric utilities want the Senate climate legislation to create free emissions permits, just like the Waxman-Markey billed passed by the House. Plug in
2010 could be a banner year for the US engineering profession as the pace of clean energy development picks up steam. Work it
New York State releases a draft review of the environmental impacts of proposed drilling for natural gas. It allows for drilling in New York City' drinking water supply region. Drill down
EPA issues its first proposed rule to limit large-scale GHG emissions from industrial facilities . Get the facts
Nike steps down from the Board of the Chamber of Commerce because of fundamental disagreements over climate change and the Chamber's opposition to EPA regulation. Keep going
The Calhoun School in Manhattan installs a green roof that's good for learning, eating and the environment. Come on up
Now, a thousand NYC building superintendents can study how to make their buildings more energy efficient by using green operating strategies. Learn more
Ben & Jerry's might convert to ice-cream freezers with a smaller carbon footprint and Coca Cola is using refrigerators that are more climate-friendly than conventional models. Sweet
Sales of compact fluorescent bulbs are on the skids in the US. Why?
Philadelphia has a $1.6 billion plan to soak up it's storm water on green roofs and through porous pavements instead of mixing it with sewage. What a splash!
Getting climate policy and investment in carbon technology in synch is the challenge. Start here
US smart grid work gets $4.5 billion in federal support. Resistance is melting. WSJ
California will make $3.1 billion available over the next three years to improve energy efficiency in homes by 20%, upgrade government offices and fund zero net carbon buildings. Plug in
Will next week's initial public stock offering for a company that makes electric batteries for powering electric cars and storing alternative energy be a financial winner? Stay tuned
The Department of Energy will award $10 million to the inventor of LED light bulbs that meet strict performance standards. Who's ahead?
While Mayor Bloomberg calls on New Yorkers to cool the city by painting their roofs white, he hasn't gotten any municipal roofs a new coat of paint. Some coverage
Could floating platforms capture the power of Hudson River currents to light up NYC? Find out
Duke Power and FPL will shift their new car and truck fleets to plug-in hybrids or all electric by 2020. Go!
Great hopes for greener buildings rest on new generations of building materials. Nice work
New York launches a program to certify sustainable hotels in the Empire State. 43 and counting
DOE announces $100 million for worker training to make and operate smart electric grids. Another $44 million will go to state public utilities commissions to hire new employees.Plug in
No time to read the full Second Circuit decision on CO2 emissions as a public nuisance?
Read the news report. NYLJ
The New York Post
NOT is a must read for Climate Week. Grin & groan
Apprentice programs can be the key for low-income workers to move into good green-collar jobs according to a San Diego study. Open here
Dubuque Iowa is the first US city to join IBM's 'smarter cities' program. Just think!
Natural gas producers, feeling overlooked by the Waxman-Markey bill, join together to get some Congressional appreciation. Learn more
If signed by the Governor, New York's energy efficiency legislation could use $112 million from the sale of carbon emissions permits to underwrite $5 billion in loan guarantees. Climate Wire[Subscribers only]
Tom Friedman visits Advanced Materials and asks why its new solar panel factories are opening everywhere except the US. There, there
US climate legislation should not count on access to an adequate supply of cheap carbon credits from developing nations. Set off
It's official. New York joins the building energy retrofit movement with a bill going to the Governor's desk. Sign on
Governor Schwarzenegger is set to issue an Executive Order requiring a third of the electricity generated in-state to come from renewable resources, including nuclear and big-hydro. Look into it
A senior federal energy regulator urges Congressional action on a smart electric transmission grid that need not wait for resolution on a climate bill. Plug in
The US Chamber of Commerce joins with auto distributors in a federal appeal against adoption of California's tailpipe emissions standards. Move along
Google scientists are working to build better mirrors and bring down costs for solar thermal power systems. Reflect on that
California's top air quality official taps energy efficiency as the smartest investment in fighting climate change. Here's why
A Senate vote moves Cass Sunstein closer to a top economics job in the White House. E&E Daily [Subscribers only]
The US Mission in Geneva gets an energy make-over with solar screens and high efficiency chiller system. It's retrofit!
Barclays Bank moves its RGGI carbon-emissions trading desk from New York to London. Why?
A US-China project will build a 2,000 MW solar PV plant in Inner Mongolia as part of an11,950 MW renewable power goal. Plug in
Climate legislation will have to wait for Congressional action on health care. WSJ
Siting renewable power works faces the same fierce local opposition as most new developments. WSJ
An audit by the New York State Comptroller finds that government agencies fail to comply with requirements to purchase more environmentally friendly cleaning products. Scrub that!
A poll of likely voters finds strong support for 2010 Senate candidates who would vote for climate legislation because of its national security impact. Stay tuned
As proof of rising interest in making older buildings greener, the US energy services industry has grown 22% a year since 2004. Learn more
Drilling failures, on top of earthquake fears, put a California geothermal energy project on indefinite hold. Start here
Only the largest sources of GHGs, with 25,000 tons or more of emissions, would be covered by draft Clean Air Act rules that EPA has sent to the White House. Greenwire [Subscribers only]
Kings County, Washington offers up to $35,000 for construction seeking LEED Gold or Platinum ratings. So far, twelve grants were awarded. Heavy metal!
The issue of carbon offsets in federal climate legislation is vexing for farmers and ranchers. Learn more
When the Senate considers a climate bill, the hedging dynamic of health reform is likely to be repeated. Stay tuned
Sallan website readers won't be surprised to learn that green building ratings should be based on something more than aspirations. Get the facts
The key to cutting carbon emissions is ratcheting up the energy efficiency of our appliances, computer server farms and flat-screen TVs. Use less, get more.
An ABC poll finds that Americans like President Obama's energy policies and favor passage of climate legislation. Details here
'Bio-refinery carcasses are everywhere." Credit conditions, fraud and regulatory delay are prime culprits. Stop!
A new high performance apartment building in the East Village has a sauna instead of a boiler room. Enter here
State highway agencies don't endorse the emissions reduction goals of Moving Cooler, a study on climate and transportation policy that has EPA, industry and environmental support. Greenwire [Subscribers only]
Washington power players find themselves in family feuds over federal climate bill. WSJ
Researchers predict that national parks from Ellis Island to Joshua Tree could be lost due to climate change impacts. Better go now
The CEO of a Chinese solar panel maker says he didn't mean it when he said his firm was selling its product below cost on the US market. That's marginal
A 30 year old coal-fired power plant in West Virginia is getting new a device to trap carbon from 15% of its output. Learn more
With the appearance of hybrid electric cars, a new standard measure of fuel efficiency is needed. WSJ
Bike ridership is up and accidents are down in New York, helped by newly created bike lanes and routes. Take a spin
Scientists develop a more efficient wind turbine blade that changes its shape. Turn turn
Democratic senators from the midwest are at odds with the Obama administration over imposing import tariffs on goods from countries without carbon caps. Stay tuned
Facing the prospect of a federal climate law, some US utilities are investing in renewable power projects. Plug in
Small-scale, back-country, hydro-electric plants are beginning to raise protests. WSJ
Portland, Oregon launches a pilot program to finance five hundred home energy efficiency upgrades. Plug in
Researchers predict by 2050, summers in New York City will be as hot as summers in Atlanta are today. Whew
A geothermal well keeps one neighborhood church warm in the winter and cool in the summer without raising its operating costs while turning a profit for the installer. Dig down
Compare and contrast four approaches and costs for solar power. Hot stuff
Old-style car labels with miles-per-gallon information do not work well for all-electric vehicles. Get informed
A start-up company will use algae to generate biofuel on Ute tribal lands. Commercial viability is the goal. Learn more
What do climate and health care legislation opponents have in common? Find out
A federal judge lifts the injunction that blocked enforcement of New York's Bigger Better Bottle Bill. Bottoms up
A dispute has arisen over proposals to set limits on participation in carbon markets created by federal climate legislation. Find out more
The natural gas industry frets about pending federal legislation. Get the lowdown
While CO2 emissions from fuel use in the US appear to be down for now, global emissions rose in 2008 and are projected to rise again in 2010. Trendy
Electric power consumption drops 4.4%, after years of steady increases. Wholesale prices down too. WSJ
A Zogby poll finds 71% support for passage of the Waxman Markey climate change bill. Who knew!
The Christian Science Monitor sniffs out spam in readers' comments on environmental articles. Dig in
The Obama administration faces a decision about permitting the import of oil-sand petroleum from Canada. Stay tuned
Advocates call on President Obama to put $500 billion into energy efficient, green building. Invest some time & Get a summary
Amory Lovins, visionary in the home energy efficiency arena, does it his way first. WSJ
Follow the money (or the lack of it) on New York's climate policy menu. Dig in
Re-imagine art masterpieces in a changed climate. Start here
Rules proposed to limit risks in energy markets are opposed by former Enron trader. Look into it
Researchers find new, safer ways to generate electricity from geothermal heat. Hot rocks rock!
State capitals, not cities, would be major players under the Waxman-Markey climate bill. In case you missed this (I did)
Habitat for Humanity plans to build 5,000 affordable, environmentally efficient homes. Cheers
Sodium siicate is the chemical of choice to guarantee that old clunker cars will never ride again. WSJ
Western wind farm plans could threaten the Wyoming sage grouse. What next?
Smart public policy is the critical component for achieving big cuts in energy use. Stay tuned
The Audubon's new NYC headquarters are a model of sustainable interior design. Visit
Questions are raised about Barbara Boxer's ability to move climate change legislation in the Senate. Spin or substance?
Starting in August, New York State will require all project plans undergoing environmental review to analyze their GHG emissions impacts. SEQRA that
What exactly do carbon offsets offset? is a key question in climate legislation debate. WSJ
The UN's chief carbon expert condemns carbon import taxes as the wrong route for US climate legislation. Here's why
What's the Senate process for considering the current climate bill and how is it different from earlier efforts? Start here
Change can be hard. Here's the story of a switch to electric sub-metering in one Bronx apartment building. On or off?
With a $43 million federal loan guarantee to an Albany-area utility, the prospects for a building a flywheel that acts as a giant storage battery grow brighter. Plug in
E-waste and home energy efficiency, green jobs legislation failed to make it through the New York State Senate. Just saying no
Tips for top green US vacation destinations. All aboard
Senators hear testimony on Chinese climate action at climate legislation hearings. Efficiency's key
Senators spar at committee hearings over costs of proposed climate legislation. News?
Walmart launches a label program to educate consumers about the environmental costs of making the products they buy. Tag it
Baltimore's power utility has plans to install smart electric meters in customers' homes and offices. Nifty & thrifty
By voting for the Waxman climate bill, the re-election bid of a first term House Democrat from Virginia has become a hot contest. Stay tuned
Climate scientist Jim Hansen calls the Waxman-Markey climate bill a "Ponzi-like cap and trade scheme. Who's the victim?
With the US recession cutting energy use, the price of a barrel of oil could sink below $45 a barrel and stay there. Stay tuned
Sarah Palin's op-ed in the Washington Post decries "President Obama's cap and trade energy plan". Golly
With GSA's track record for commissioning high performance buildings, Congress will hold hearings July 16 on how well federal government's portfolio is performing. E&E Daily [Subscribers only]
The US Department of Energy issues guidelines to apply for for a pool of $3 billion to directly fund renewable energy projects and job growth. Follow up
Senate committee hearings on climate change legislation have been pushed back to late September. Stay tuned
While certain business sectors like utilities would see substantial costs if climate legislation is passed, others could see growing revenues. Get an account
Support for nuclear power expansion could be the political price for a Senate climate bill. Stay tuned
Investigate website ProPublica finds the energy industry misleads Congress on the risks of 'fracking' near drinking water supplies. Look into it
Boone Pickens dumps his plan to invest in Texas wind power, citing transmission constraints. See ya!
Two companies announce plans for 3,000 miles of transmission lines to carry up to 12,000 megawatts of wind power from the Great Plains to US cities. Very moving
Yahoo switches from buying carbon offsets to investing in energy efficiency. Learn more
With $2 million in NYSERDA funding, a New York-based Coca Cola bottler will install two fuel cells to generate both heat and 800 kW of electric. Bottoms up!
Reports of the imminent death of incandescent light bulbs may be premature. On off?
Based on European carbon market experience, major US accounting firms are counting on federal cap and trade legislation to bring good times to their industry. Climate Wire [For subscribers]
Luxury label marketing targets young, affluent spenders with eco-promo. WSJ
DOE announces new energy efficiency standards for light bulbs. The end is nearer for incandescents. You're on!
The US Department of the Interior designates 670,000 acres of land as suitable for siting solar energy plants. Plug in
A Texas oil refiner will use wind power to refine crude oil into gasoline and diesel. WSJ
A new combination bowling and rock venue in Brooklyn aims for a LEED rating. Go Williamsburg!
A start-up company plans to grow algae that absorbs CO2 which produces water and ethanol. In turn, the ethanol could be a feedstock to make plastic. What a concept!
US manufacturers are beginning to see the job and economic growth potential of sustainaiblity. More than tree-hugging
Chicago's 1970's iconic Sears Tower becomes a 21st century star by investing $350 million to cut its electric use 80% over the next five years. All this and roof top wind turbines too! Look up
University researchers are developing a synthetic tree that could capture CO2 a thousand times faster than a real one. How poetic
I couldn't resist! Plug in
Expecting a House vote on the Waxman-Markey climate change bill, long-term observers weigh in. Join in
Prices for RGGI CO2 emission permits drop 13 cents to hit a new low. Some bargain
Private alt-energy finaciers like GE are waiting for new federal rules about grants before investing. Spend some time
Negotiations leading to changes in the Waxman climate bill set the stage for a Congressional vote on Friday. Stay tuned
The green roof plan for the Brooklyn Academy of Music includes an aviary for migrating birds. Twitter that!
Mayor Bloomberg's plan to make over NYC's taxis into gas and electric fuel cars struck down by a federal judge. Stop!
If Congress passes ambitious renewable energy standards, Moore's law, which says the power of computer chips doubles every eighteen months, could come true for PV too. Place your bets
A new generation of hybrid diesel-clean power train engines could be on the way. All aboard
While the House gets more media attention with the Waxman bill, the Senate takes a different approach to climate and energy. Very different
A Minnesota Democrat who represents farm interests opposes the House climate bill. Wade in
House negotiations over the Waxman climate bill advance with offer of free emissions credits to farm belt rural utilities. WSJ
The federal Energy Department announces another $453 million for weatherization and related job programs for 15 states. Not NY
A report is circulating that Duke Energy, Areva and UniStar (recipient of a federal loan guarantee) will build a 1,600 MW nuclear power plant near Cincinnati, Ohio. Get the latest
Environmental organizations oppose the Senate energy bill as now written. Look into it
Four companies appear likely to receive the entire $18.5 billion in federal loan guarantees to construct new nuclear power plants. Here's who
The revived Futuregen plan for a coal-fired, carbon-capturing power plant gets panned by environmentalists for setting low goals. Look ahead
On June 16, the US Global Change Research Program posted a report on region-by-region impacts of climate change in the US. The multi-media summary
A Queens church roof will sprout a hydroponic, solar-powered farm for growing 30 tons of vegetables. Heavenly
A study by the White House Office of Technology will be released on June 16, 1:30 pm which finds that climate impacts are already being felt in the US. Stay tuned
Assembly bill A 8901 to set up and fund a New York State green jobs-green homes projects gets the support of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. Learn more
Bonneville Power, a major hydro-power supplier, also supplies wind power. Can it balance its water-power with its wind on the grid? Get connected
A newly-designed wind turbine mounted on rooftop water tanks could make wind farms in NYC a reality. Beat a path
Fearing potential costs without benefits to farmers, the Chair of the House Agriculture Committee insists on changes to the Waxman climate bill. Stay tuned
NY's Charles Rangel, Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, is a strong advocate of health care reform, but his support for climate legislation is seen as less clear. Environmentalists, religious and citizen groups write him a letter. Read it
Google's research investment in renewables like solar thermal could make clean power cheaper than coal within three years. Search here
Austin Texas now requires prospective sellers of older single family homes to do energy audits and disclose the results to interested buyers. WSJ
An energy efficiency audit of the US Department of Energy uncovers wasteful behavior that cost taxpayers $1.5 million a year. WSJ
Washington DC and Washington State agree to speedy approval of new ocean wave-power technology. Plug in
Transportation Secretary LaHood rejects calls for higher federal fuel taxes to pay for roads, rails or ports. Get the message
The US is said to have enough coal underground to last 240 years. New estimates suggest that just 6% of that reserve could be profitably mined. WSJ
A House Committee holds hearings on legislation to regulate fracking, a natural gas drilling method that relies on injecting chemicals underground. The American Petroleum Institute opposes the bill. Drill down
The idea of adding $10 billion for a Carbon Storage Research Corporation (with $500 million for administrative expenses) to the Waxman climate bill, with the money coming from a surcharge on electricity bills, is the brainchild of Virginia's Rick Boucher. Stay tuned
Will politics eviscerate the Waxman-Markey climate bill? Look inside
Federal funding for wave and tide power development could be cut 25% but solar and wind projects could be winners. Dive in
Experts and government representatives gather to put ideas into action for growing urban green collar jobs. Start here
New York Magazine reports steeper drops in sales of green condos than conventional properties, but concedes that this apparent trend isn't based on much data.
The Sierra Club launches a for profit,one-stop-shopping and services web site for green homes. Move in
Media research finds that "green" themes don't sell magazines. No sex!
Texans won't be seeing any solar power rebates but can pay back PV costs by way of property taxes. Plug in
A 19th Century warehouse in Brooklyn's Windsor Terrace will be transformed into 30 units of energy efficient 'passive home' co-housing. Learn more
Despite federal stimulus fund requirements for states to adopt up-to-date building energy codes, several midwest states aren't acting. Just lethargy?
Affordable housing can now tap $4 billion in federal funds to improve energy efficiency. Another $500 million will go for green collar job training. Stimulating!
A Clean Water Act ruling by Justice Sotomayor in a case brought by the Hudson Riverkeeper was recently overturned by a 6-3 vote in the Supreme Court. Look into it
Get the back story on a challenge to New York's junior senator that never happened and its connection to sustainable energy policy. Start here
While the crashing auto industry in Michigan grabs the headlines, green shoots of a clean energy industry appear in Ann Arbor. WSJ
Developers of a 130 turbine wind farm near Cape Cod get their state 'super-permit'. Plug in
EPA's launches an Energy Star rating for computer servers. Cool
In 2008, US carbon emissions dropped by 2.8% and energy efficiency increased. Both these trends are linked to the rotten economy. Get the facts
A US electricity producer plans to trap the CO2 at its Alabama power plant and the USDOE will pipe it underground for storage. ETA 2011
The coal industry warms to amendments appearing in the Waxman-Markey climate bill. Ayes ahead?
New vehicle CAFE standards could create good times for high tech suppliers, but maybe not. Look into it
It could take decades for US cars to become as fuel efficient as their foreign competitors even with the Obama commitment to raising CAFE standards and cutting GHGs. Start here and Here
A documentary about constructing a high performance building gets a warm reception from apprentice ironworkers. Change is in
With more than 400 proposed amendments, hearings and a vote on the Waxman climate bill could take a while. Stay tuned
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides billions of dollars for making the nation energy efficient. Follow the money
United Republican opposition and divided Democrats dim the chance of passing an honest and effective climate bill this year. FT editorial
Since politics is the art of the possible, NYT columnist Paul Krugman rates the Waxman climate bill as good legislation. That's heavy & Al Gore agrees
The Obama administration kicks off a campaign on new rules for a smart electric power grid. WSJ
The House climate bill will give domestic oil refiners 2% of the free emissions permits created by its cap and trade scheme. Click here & Here [for entire allocation memo]
Calling it the 'evil twin' of global warming, environmentalists sue the EPA over the impact of ocean acidification under provisions of the Clean Water Act. Learn more
35 New York City hospitals sign on to cut their carbon footprint 30% over the coming decade. Salud!
Two Republicans introduce a carbon tax bill in Congress. The tax, starting at $15 a ton, would rise to $100 over three decades. Curious?
The Waxman climate bill halves both the initial requirement for producing alternate energy and the penalty for failing to meet this goal. Small print
If plans work out, Arizona will be home to a 340 MW solar thermal power plant that sells energy to four western states. Parabolical!
While investments in alternative power are souring, some venture capital is getting sweet on energy efficiency. Look into it
Green leases, a new way to share the costs and benefits of investing in building performance, are under serious consideration in NYC. Rethink
Arizona regulators deny a permit for transmission lines that would carry solar power to California. How dim
If enacted, a bill before Congress would authorize at least $6.4 billion to reduce schools' carbon footprints and improve learning conditions. E&E Daily [Subscribers only]
Here's the annual EPA list of the nation's top green power purchasers. Who's on?
Pollsters find just 24% of US voters can identify cap and trade as a climate change issue. Oh
Cool but costly, LED could be the next big thing in lighting. Plug in
Will the Newtown Pippen, a green apple from Brooklyn, become NYC's new logo? A fruitful idea
Insurance companies roll out money-saving products for owners of energy efficient cars and buildings, while making climate-risk disclosures a must according to a study by CERES. WSJ
Speaker Pelosi announces that the Capitol's own carbon footprint has decreased 72% over the last eighteen months. Now, what will Congress do for the rest of us? Stay tuned
Electric utility companies want a federal climate law that gives them 40% of their marketable emissions permits for free. Next
The Texas Senate okays $500 million in rebates for buyers of solar PV devices. Supporters expect to see 250-500 MW of new power. WSJ
At a National League of Cities conference, the recommendation was to ditch the word "green" and refocus on the benefits of a sustainability agenda. Here's the pitch
Satisfying the nation's future energy needs may not require new base load power plants says chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Greenwire [Subscribers]
There's a plan to re-open the archway under the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO for a local food market. How civic!
A Florida utility joins up with GE and Cisco Systems to invest $200 million on a smart electric grid for Miami. Federal stimulus money could follow. Plug in
A Massachusetts-based developer wants to build a coal-fired power plant in New Jersey and bury the captured CO2 emissions in the Atlantic sea bed. Stay tuned
A report featured by Fox News claims green energy's a job killer, but the station ignored the author's Exxon-Mobil ties. Media matters
Todd Stern, Obama's top climate negotiator is another Chicago native. Tells you something
Friday should be EPA's day to start regulating GHGs with a finding that they pose a threat to public heath and welfare. Begin here
The human toll of transporting fuel during the war in Iraq has been unacceptable. Now the Pentagon is looking to break its oil addiction. Yessir!
Fort Lauderdale to get $2 million in federal stimulus money for energy efficiency projects. Stimulating!
Leaders on Portland Oregon's high performance building and sustainability fronts gather to establish a research center and an urban eco-district. Learn more
Once a bank building in Brooklyn, 33 Flatbush Avenue has been reborn as a green business, green jobs incubator. Drop in
The Commerce Department upholds New York's rejection of a proposed floating LNG terminal in Long Island Sound. Sink in
HUD Secretary Donovan wants to improve information, mortgages and tax breaks to attract buyers to energy efficient homes. Move in
Ever wonder how to protect wind turbines from destruction by lightening? One less worry
The next northeast states' CO2 auction in June 2009 will offer 33.1 million emissions credits. Get the numbers
Is the President cooling on climate action or building a two-prong strategy? Look into it
Up on the roof, a Brooklyn Navy Yard building is the first in the City to install a wind turbine. It will generate both electric power and local manufacturing jobs. Let's go
Maryland will spend $70 million of its RGGI auction revenues to help low income residents pay utility bills, but critics say this money comes at the expense of energy efficiency programs. Learn more
Washington Post reporters cover the climate errors posted by the paper's op-ed columnist George Will. The back story
Catch up with the latest on government programs that benefit business and residential energy efficiency. WSJ
Washington officials find foreign spyware in the US electric power grid. WSJ
A major insurance industry group will survey members about assessing and mitigating climate change risks. Plan ahead
Want to try your hand at retrofitting the Empire State Building while learning more about the project? Click here
The Clinton Foundation and Mayor Bloomberg have a plan to shrink the Empire State Building's carbon footprint — some tenants are already ahead of their landlord. That's Big!
The US Department of the Interior is likely to green light Cape Wind, a 130 turbine offshore wind project. Whoosh!
Th effort to launch a carbon cap and trade policy through reconciliation of the federal budget is voted down. No
The Supreme Court rules 6-3 that utilities may weigh costs against clean water benefits when upgrading aging power plants. WSJ
Pittsburgh shows American cities how to develop a green and energy efficient building portfolio. Can do!
$6.5 million in federal stimulus funds will go to Renew Boston for delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy services. $2.6 million will be in grants and a revolving loan fund. Plug in
Congressmembers Waxman and Markey unveil a climate change and renewable energy bill. First look here & Draft Summary here
The Obama Administration proposes an increase of 2 MPG in fuel efficiency for 2011 vehicles. How incremental!
A new YMCA lodge in upstate New York aims for a LEED gold rating. Go greenery
NYISO, the administrator of the state's electric system, might allow energy-storing flywheels and batteries to connect to the power grid. Good news for renewables. Get technical
Predictions of the demise of renewable energy businesses were premature. Green shoots up
The Preservation Green Lab for greening historic buildings in US cities starts in Seattle, San Francisco and Dubuque. That's historic!
San Francisco adopts and expands the Berkeley FIRST program to finance solar roofs and other energy efficiency plans. Go left coast!
A law to establish a public corporation, with $10 billion in initial funding to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency technology is proposed in Congress. Check it out
While clean tech firms vie for new federal stimulus funds, it's already time to ask what can make them economically sustainable. Avoid the 80s
'Economic dispatch' is the standard that selects the cheapest electricity for the grid. With a national grid, more coal-fired power could come to the northeast because of its lower cost. Look into it
Research reveals corporate members of CAP, a climate action advocacy group, made big contributions to Congressional climate deniers. Follow the $
Some NYC co-op and condo residents are trying to convince their neighbors to go green. Stay tuned
Fear of local opposition to stimulus-funded projects that provide green collar jobs must be faced. WSJ
UC Berkeley fosters science and b-school links to move green tech from labs to markets. Get smart
The March 2009 RGGI auction of CO2 allowances brings in $117,248.629.80. Learn more
The price of electricity in New York is sky high. Is someone gaming the system? Plug in or Listen up
Breaking news from the front lines of the battles shaping up over US climate legislation. Tune in
Get a look at the new coalition of business, industry and environmental groups seeking national energy efficiency action. Plug in
Newly proposed federal legislation would create a $10 billion revolving loan fund to help homeowners pay for energy efficiency upgrades. Read it
California kicks off a job-training and public service program for 1,000 at-risk young adults to join the clean tech and green economy. Start here
Tennessee lures two solar device makers by offering to pay part of any future tax on carbon emissions. Look into it
Mayor Newsom launches an ocean wave power plan to supply 100 MW of electricity to San Francisco. Surf's up!
This week's RGGI auction could bring in $100 million to cut GHG emissions in member states. It adds up
Research finds that climate change will slow Atlantic Ocean currents. This will mean higher sea levels and more floods along the east coast. Watch out NYC
NY Waterways, on the brink of bankruptcy, is on the lookout for a government white knight. Ahoy
Yes, NYC has one of everything, even a wind turbine on Staten Island. Turn, turn
States will soon get $780 million in federal stimulus funds for energy efficiency projects. Stay tuned
With a steep recession-related drop in CO2 emissions from RGGI states, market prices could sink. Plug in
Climate-induced sea-level rise poses grave risk to California's way of life. Pay attention
A debate is brewing over whether fast buses or light rail is the best emerging mass transit option. Drive in
DOE claims that an arithmetic error derailed funding for a pilot coal fired power plant equipped with carbon capture and storage technology. Make up test?
The EPA aims to make factories measure their GHG emissions. 10, 9, 8
Here's why folks who want to protect the planet should settle in cities. Come closer
The fires, heat and drought plaguing Australia are warning signs for the US. Look into it
What could federal stimulus funding mean for environmental and energy progress in NY? Find out
An expert panel sees the cost of carbon capture and sequestration as the main obstacle using this technology at coal-fired power plants. Spend time here
The proposal to tax carbon rather than cap & trade it finds Congressional support, but not much. Start here
If Governor Paterson gives utilities more free CO2 emissions permits it will broadcast "a bad signal to other states, which for years have looked to New York for leadership-not backsliding-on climate change". Editorial here
Senior Administration officials talk to Congress about climate legislation, but is Congress listening? Get the latest
NY's Governor Paterson might override the state's greenhouse gas market rules to give power plants more free allowances to emit CO2, overruling his own environmental agency. Stunned?
DOE plans a "superstar" rating for ultra-energy efficient appliances and may also raise overall efficiency ratings. Plug in
Get the newest list of US cities with the most Energy Star-rated buildings. Top ten
NJ Senator Robert Menendez holds up confirmation of two presidential climate science advisers. His Cuban connection
Economists see a window of climate-saving opportunity in Obama's plan to resolve the fiscal crisis. Look in
Electric utility claims Obama's carbon cap and trade plan can only burden consumers by putting a price on emissions permits. Shocking
The green student movement gathers at the Capitol to press for federal action on climate change and a sustainable economy. Will power shift?
Merrill Lynch says free CO2 emissions permits as the best way to win passage of federal climate legislation. Any buyers?
Andy Revkin defends the melting polar ice position against climate skeptic's challenge. Chill
Graduate business schools like Michigan, Stanford and MIT are going for LEED-rated campus buildings. Climate Wire {Subscribers only]
President Obama's proposed budget would link CO2 revenue from new climate legislation to tax relief, but will the politics and the numbers line up? Stay tuned
What a crowd lobbying Congress on climate change! Jump in
Budget reconciliation, the process where both branches of Congress agree on funding, could include Democratic climate language, but some Democrats are opposed. Work it out
California, the nation's climate-action leader, faces stiff challenges over costs estimates for cutting carbon emissions. Serious stuff
Gore v Will on how to make the case for (or against) climate change. Far from the last word on the art of persuasion. Start here
Owners of the six turbine East River tidal power project have expansion plans. Dive in
A new NASA satellite crashes to Earth, ending the agency's GHG mission. Downer
The $5 billion for building weatherization in the federal stimulus package is a proven path to energy savings and good jobs. Look into it
Law professor Jon Cannon, author of a pivotal memo on regulating GHGs, is named EPA deputy administrator. E&E Daily [Subscribers only]
Now that the stimulus package has billions for high speed rail and critics too, where could new projects be located? Map it
Carol Browner, the Obama administration climate-czar, announces that the EPA will start down the path to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, Begin here but says the President would prefer Congressional action E&E Daily [Subscribers only]
The Obama Administration must persuade Congress as well as emerging economies like China to act decisively on climate change. Stay tuned
A battle is brewing around climate and trade issues that could make passage of a global warming law tougher. Look into it
Los Angeles will light the night with 140,000 ultra-energy efficient LED bulbs. A Clinton Foundation loan will help to pay for the program. How bright
The investment climate for solar power is getting brighter with passage of the federal stimulus bill says executive. Plug in
CERES, a coalition of environmentalists and investors, is keeping a climate corporate Watch List. Who's on?
Mayor Bloomberg issues a prediction about the hot, flooded NYC ahead in a climate-changed world. Whew!
A steep drop next year in US natural gas production is feared. Low prices blamed. Learn more
The EPA will reconsider a late Bush-era rule on carbon emissions from new coal-fired power plants. Considerable!
Can green collar job programs raise overall employment levels? Is this the right question? Look into it
The Long Island Power Authority has big plans for commercial, inustiral and residential solar power. Plug in
Stimulus dollars could be spent on shovel-ready projects or invested in smart infrastructure; choices matter. WSJ
Interior Secretary Salazar favors offshore renewable energy that relies on wind waves and ocean currents. Dive in
The Department of Energy needs a makeover to speed approval and oversight of some $40 billion in stimulus funds to grow green projects. Snip, snip
Get a rundown on green funding in the economic stimulus bill that's headed for the President's signature. Start here
The compromise stimulus bill slashes funds for energy efficient buildings and federal fleet vehicles by 50%. Energy loan guarantees are zeroed out. Learn more
Home builders and suppliers see energy efficiency becoming a market plus. Same goes for renovation firms. WSJ
It seems that residential demand for natural gas is dipping, although the winter is cold and prices are dropping. Ditto for home heating oil. WSJ
A New York-based, LEED certified firm launches a line of green modular homes. How stimulating
A New Jersey utility will spend $774 million on photovoltaics while an Op Ed writer's heart beats faster for solar thermal hot water devices.
The north-moving range of more than 300 bird species is a clear sign of a warming US. Be warned
A leading House Democrat presses for a US climate law before the December UN treaty meeting in Copenhagen. Tick tock
The Energy Star label may overestimate energy savings on consumer appliances. How can the program improve on the real numbers? Make it count
New Jersey's aged Oyster Creek nuclear power plant faces an NRC delay in renewing its operating permit. Stay tuned
Economic and credit woes add up to trouble in the emerging US solar and wind power industry. Brrrr
A $5 billion investment for new electric transmission lines will send Texas wind power from prairies to consumers. Read more
Wal-Mart's truck fleet test drives hybrid diesel electric vehicles. Ready, set
Intervale Green, a $39 million, 128 unit, Energy Star-rated, low income apartment building opens its doors in the Bronx. Welcome
University research labs are pressing for federal stimulus funds to fuel new clean and efficient energy technologies. Stay tuned
Texas' capital city mulls a solar scheme big enough to power 5,000 homes. Concentrate
The Senate economic stimulus bill could contain a tax credit for consumers who trade in their old cars for energy efficient vehicles. Stay tuned
The Senate Appropriations Committee okays upping loan guarantees by $50 billion for nuclear power plants and other 'advanced alternative energy' technologies. E&E Daily [Subscribers only]
Iowa's wind power numbers are soaring, California's sagging. What's the story?
NY Congresmember Nadler put $3 billion for transit funding in the House economic stimulus bill. E&E News [Subscribers only]
$31 billion in tax credits for energy efficiency and alternative energy approved by the Senate Finance Committee. Stay tuned
Tired 1980's vintage wind turbines are being modernized and resold, not scrapped. How eco-logical!
A proposed $69 billion in federal funds for energy efficiency, renewable, transit and fuel economy could create 459,000 jobs by the end of 2010. Stay tuned
Pollsters find Americans are less alarmed about a climate crisis than in the past, but their concern over energy is near the top of the list. Learn more
Insurers who are required to issue bonds that guarantee project completion under Washington D.C's green building law have filed a complaint with the City. Look into it
New Yorkers have suggestions for President Obama to put our economy back on track with sustainable planning and green-collar jobs. Start clicking
What will President Obama do now and then do next on the climate change front? One vision
A new California law requires commercial property owners to collect data on energy use in a Energy Star Portfolio Manager-compatible format. Next year, they will have to share their records with prospective lends, buyers and renters. Get the facts
The current collapse of European carbon emissions prices could be catnip to US carbon tax advocates. What's up?
Solar panel makers are urged to go greener in manufacturing, installing and recycling their products. Learn more
Public finance will be a necessary part of meeting clean energy goals, but which policy would work best? WSJ
The new White House web site has a redesigned page for energy and the environment. Take a tour
Federal funds will be targeted for new information and infrastructure high tech capacity. Other funds should go to low-tech home weatherization and energy retrofits. Follow the money
Will 'shovel-ready' projects shut out infrastructure planning in the race for federal finding? Stay tuned
With a tanking economy, production tax credit investments in wind and solar power have vanished. Plan B
Powerful Congress members Henry Waxman and Edward Markey aim for quick action on climate change legislation. Stay tuned
The world's first LEED Platinum-level hospital opens in Texas. Salud!
Get the story behind NYC's first LEED townhouse. Going for gold
Silicon Valley thinks it can lead the way on technologies to save the planet and the economy, with some help from Washington. Look into IT
Despite some skeptics, VAWT's (vertical axis wind turbines) could work in urban settings. Learn more
CAP, an industry and environmental group with a 42% GHG reduction goal by 2030, will present its latest cap and trade ideas to Congress. Find out more
Investment and sales figures are up for energy efficiency and alternative fuel firms in anticipation of federal action. WSJ
Buying wind power is a good business choice because of its predictable price. Count on it
Apple refuses to take part in an annual Greenpeace survey of green electronics. Think differently?
A federal grant pays for green collar job training in Newark, NJ to make homes more energy efficient. Learn more
Legal scholar Cass Sustein will lead the regulatory reform drive for President Obama. What's in store?
President-elect Obama will add more money to his economic stimulus package for green works like alternate energy. Get invested
The heavily earmarked budget of the Department of Energy is the starting point for Obama's incoming appointment, Steven Chu. WSJ
Chrysler will supply US Army bases with 4,000 electric vehicles which are cheaper than comparable gas powered models. Get moving
Utilities wants federal stimulus funds for a smart national electric power grid. Look into it
Strategic investments in a smart electric power grid and clean fuel generators will drive the nation's economic recovery says venture capitalist. Here's how
Massachusetts Democrat Edward Markey will chair the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. This could be a good sign for higher CAFE standards and legislative climate action. Stay tuned
Green building investment could be shifting from equity to debt strategies. Look up
This is not science fiction (I think). Look into it
NYC's Audubon Society gets a top Platinum LEED rating for interior renovations at its new headquarters. Bravo!
Federal economic support that funds infrastructure projects needs to be strategically sustainable. Start here
Ultra-energy efficient LED street lights are coming to NYC. Plug in
Pursuing carbon capture and sequestration would have very different consequences than expanding renewable energy in the struggle against climate change. Look ahead
Xcel Energy uses batteries to store 7 MW hour of wind power for later use. Next challenge, bring down costs. Plug in
The Financial Times calls on Washington to create a carbon tax, not a cap and trade scheme, as the keystone for combating climate change. Look into it
William Ruckelshaus, the EPA's first Administrator, favors a carbon tax over cap and trade, but doesn't underestimate the complexity of drafting and passing a good climate bill. Listen up
Harvard University launches a global remote-learning course on strategies for environmental management. Learn more
In the new White House and Congress, California Democrats will have environmental clout. Stay tuned
Some compact fluorescent bulbs are better than others, but an Energy Star label may not help consumers choose. See here
The sale of coal for home heating is rising in Pennsylvania. How 19th century!
SBC, the small charge tacked onto New Yorkers' electric power bills, adds to to a big State fund that energizes energy savings programs, mostly upstate. Plug in & Audits too
Steinway & Sons is installing rooftop parabolic solar panels that will generate cool air to dehumidfy small moving parts of the pianos it manufactures. Celestial!
A NYC taxi driver at the wheel of a hybrid vehicle told me he has to pay the cab company more to use an energy efficient vehicle than an energy hog. The company's logic, he says, is since hybrids save drivers money on fuel, the extra rental cost is justified. Doesn't seem right to me. Comments?
How will Obama's economic recovery plan address the struggle between supporting green projects and shovel ready ones? Dig in
States are lining up to spend federal economic recovery funds on roads and highways, not mass transit. Same-o
Coming in 2009, a bi-partisan High Performance Buildings Congressional Caucus. Look ahead
There's a "Wildman" giving foraging tours in Central Park. Chow wow!
Decoupling, it's not red or blue, and Idaho's joined a short list of states like California that regulate their electric utilities to encourage investment in energy efficiency. Get energized
A new study estimates that the existing electric power grid might be able to transmit three times more renewable energy than current models allow. Connect here
This New Year's Eve, the Times Square ball will be lit up by pedal power from folks on stationary bikes. 10, 9,8...
The December RGGI auction of 31,505,898 CO2 allowances cleared the market at $3.38 a ton. Sold! NY reaps $42 million
Hilda Solis, the incoming Secretary of Labor, is a green collar jobs advocate. Dig in
The future of electric car batteries will get a boost if fourteen US hi-tech companies can raise $1 billion in federal funds to build a manufacturing plant. WSJ
In 2008, CO2 emissions are 16% under the RGGI cap in the ten state cap and trade zone. What's up?
The Obama economic stimulus deal could pump billions of federal dollars to local and state decision makers. Stay tuned
The big green advocacy groups have teamed up to raise a climate and environmental protection agenda up the to-do list for the Obama administration. Read up
The Washington Post editorializes for a "gas" tax. Does the WP mean a "carbon" tax? Cap that
A manufacturer of crystalline silicon for pv cells sees strong demand and will spend $2.2. billion to expand production. Sunny news
Christian evangelical Richard Cizik, an advocate of climate action, lost his leadership spot after publicly supporting gay unions. Learn more
The Governor of Texas sees required CO2 emissions cuts as 'disastrous' for his state but will a shifting public go along? WSJ
What's the word from New Jersey on Lisa Jackson, Obama's pick for the EPA? Read up
Here's some background material on the new head of the federal Department of Energy, Steven Chu. Click
President-elect Obama ties jobs and national security to combating climate change. Stay tuned
Q: After rebates, what costs $10K to install and has a six year payback? A: Solar pv on Brooklyn rooftops
Portland Oregon's new energy efficiency feebate program faces stiff opposition from homebuilders and aims lower. Look into it
The tax-equity market, a prime mechanism to fund clean energy projects in the US, has stopped working. Brrr
Building underwriters are turning their attention to green and like what they see. Takes a village
The Big-Three are pledging to produce clean, energy-efficient vehicles, but have spent millions to do nothing of the kind. Watch closely
Struggling solar power companies look for federal support. Plug in
With eco-dry cleaners popping up everywhere, it's time to separate the green from the hype. WSJ
Delivering on the Obama promise to revive the economy by supporting systemic energy efficiency and growing green-collar jobs is a work in progress. What's in store?
As solar thermal power plants appear in California not everyone is happy. Look into it
It's not War and Peace, but the Army's got a progress report on what the military is doing to go green. Get mobilized
A green-facing economic recovery plan is under consideration by President-elect Obama. Who's interested?
Ford Motor will tell Congress that its gearing up to launch a line of hybrid and electric vehicles. WSJ
Jet engine technology could be the key to cheap wind power. Catch it
Construction costs for new nuclear power plants pose big risks. Now contractors and vendors could become project investors. Look into it
The future of wind power in New York looks partly fair/partly cloudy. Plug in
Will American return to a trance state now that gas prices have plummeted and what would that mean for government policy and revenues? WSJ
A: The New York Time Building. It's saving a bundle on its high performance energy efficiency. Good news
Public hearings in Sacramento about the California climate cap & trade plan brought out calls for mandatory GHG controls and community protection. It's about location
Poll finds Boston's real estate aspires to green, energy efficient buildings, even under tough market conditions. Learn more
It was easier to drill through bedrock than cut through a bureaucratic maze to construct a geothermal heating and cooling system for NYC's General Theological Seminary. Start here
Electric utilities are shocked by falling power use around the nation. WSJ
Spearheaded by California, governors pledge to share their states' climate knowhow and technology with the world. Learn more
Looking ahead to a generation of electric cars, Bay area leaders look to building a plug-in infrastructure. Get energized
Chicago aims for 400,000 code-compliant energy-efficiency home retrofits to help shrink its carbon footprint 25% by 2020. Climate Wire
Bicep, a new coalition of US companies promoting climate protection, calls for more ambitious actions than USCAP, another business coalition promoting climate action. Curl up
Concrete, used in construction since Roman times, is a major source of CO2 emissions. Now, green builders are using more climate-friendly concrete. High performance!
Scientists report that water vapor in the atmosphere doubles the warming impact of CO2. Find out more
Revived in 2007, the CSX rail freight link from Staten Island to the US mainland is expanding. That's moving
President-elect Obama delivers a message to the international climate change conference in California. Get it here
Governor Schwarzenegger hosts a global gathering to boost cooperation on clean tech and cutting GHG emissions. Stay tuned
While nearly 80% of US poll respondents see a strong need for climate action, that's a lower number than gathered from five EU-polled countries. Oh
For a nation addicted to oil, experts look beyond today's low energy prices for the Rx. WSJ
Sun and wind will light up a giant billboard in Times Square. When there's no sun or wind, the sign goes dark. What a concept!
CASE, the Center for Architecture, Science and Ecology, is a joint project of hands-on architects and academic researchers to speed the deployment of greener building materials. Learn more
In 2008, the Obama campaign proposed very specific energy goals. Here's a recap and a look ahead to 2009. Plug in
If you find the first part of this story alarming, don't miss the last sentence. Warmer
Got $25 million? Then you could order a 'garden shed' size nuclear power plant from a company in New Mexico. And then?
Obama observers think the Treasury Department will play a critical role in shaping energy and climate policy. "We have a new situation in which energy, climate and the economy very much affect each other, and as a result, that is going to take much broader and more effective coordination inside the U.S. government". Greenwire [Subscribers only]
A US utility group sees the reliability of the electric grid threatened by shifts to natural gas and renewable energy. Plug in
Would more attractive architectural designs make nuclear power plants more popular? Nip and tuck
Utility giant Duke Energy favors rooftop PV as a path to smaller-scale, renewable power supply. Plug in
Andy Revkin's asking for readers suggestions on climate and energy for the new President. Read & post your own And now some words from our environmental leaders. Read Grist
A renewable energy bill could be the Obama administration's first carbon-critical legislative initiative. Stay tuned
Governor Schwarzenegger is interested in new nuclear power for California. Learn more
The new president will face an urgent need to face climate change, starting November 5. Transition now
Starting November 5, Berkeley CA will pay the upfront costs of installing PV and energy efficiency upgrades. Costs will be recovered through property tax payments over a 20 year period. Plug in
“'The green we’re interested in is cash,' says Norman W. Johnston, who started a solar cell factory called Solar Fields in Toledo in 2003." Work it out
Worldwide computer access to the world wide web is driving up GHG emissions. Now, green IT could help shrink technology's carbon footprint. And remember to turn off your computer
A federal judge blocks NYC's hybrid taxi requirement from going into effect on November 1, asserting that the federal government, not localities, controls fuel economy and clear air standards. Stay tuned
Reporters face the challenge of finding the local news in climate change. Come closer
A wave of US airport expansion comes on line as air travel tanks. No wait!
A San Francisco ballot initiative seeks ways to cut loose from the city's electric power provider, PG&E. Supporters say the utility doesn't use enough renewable energy. Plug in
Based on a carbon cap and trade plan, Oregon's governor lays out a four part climate action agenda. Head northwest
A commitment to cutting our carbon footprint could generate the economic engine for saving our cities and growing a generation of good jobs. Invest some time
Ramp up infrastructure spending and fund green jobs training are just two ideas about a low carbon fiscal policy for hard times. Get more
The UN reports that NYC ranks #10 on a list of the word's most unequal cities. Take measures
Massachusetts adopts a global warming solutions law with numeric carbon targets. Summary here
Renzo Piano's new home for the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park is an eco-star. WSJ
The corn-based ethanol boom's gone bust. Get the back story
Like the 1980's, will support for energy efficiency and alternative energy falter in the face of a foundering economy and falling energy prices? Stay tuned
Heavier rainfalls predicted by climate scientists could lead to overflowing sewage systems in cities like NY and Chicago. Disease risks would rise too. Learn more
A UK financial reporter looks at two US green tech stocks that are rising while the market reels. Go figure
What's so funny about carbon offsets? It's not necessarily what the "other side" thinks. LOL - or not
The Obama campaign announces that EPA will regulate CO2 an an air pollutant if the Democratic candidate is elected. Learn more
Time for a recap of Obama and McCain on climate and energy. Noted
If you need some good news, gather up this year's crop of environmental heroes. Click here
Shell Oil offers its views about the EU's evolving climate change framework. Catch on
The credit crisis chills Entergy's plan to create a separate company for its five nuclear power plants. WSJ
A US district court judge has slapped an injunction on enforcing Albuquerque New Mexico's green building law over the question of federal preemption. Start here
The Rosebud Sioux are near agreement to build a 30 MW wind farm in South Dakota. Learn more
Washington State's 2008 Climate Action and Green Jobs law could be a national model for growing a good green labor force to combat climate change from the ground up. Go west
Consider what counts toward the carbon footprint of six typical products. WSJ
New Jersey okays permits and funds to build 346 mW of offshore wind power. A clean sweep!
The House $700 billion financial rescue bill extends renewable energy tax breaks that were set to expire this year. Summary here
A 150 kW power buoy, which generates electricity with wave power, is coming to the Oregon coast and more installations are on the way. Dive in
It can't be said too often, there are simple things you can do at home to save energy and money. Start here
The clean energy industry faces a credit crunch, declining prices for fossil fuels and shaky government support. Stay tuned
Delve into the use and misuse of reusable bags. WSJ
The nation's first auction of CO2 emissions permits found a price, $3.06 a ton, and that adds up to a tidy sum for energy efficiency programs and help for utility rate payers in the northeast RGGI states. Start here
North Dakota farmers open a LEED-compliant restaurant serving farm-fresh produce in Washington. Dig in
Warren Buffet's buy-in at Constellation Energy might spell trouble for plans to build costly nuclear power plants. WSJ
Two recent hurricanes are keeping Gulf of Mexico oil production down 40%; linked to the slow return of electric power. Prices up
Worries are raised about the solar PV industry if installation rebates are rolled back. Plug in
Seven westerns states and four Canadian provinces launch the Western Climate Initiative. It will reduce GHG emissions through a regional cap and trade program as well as finance energy efficiency programs and defray consumers' utility bills with permit auction revenues. Bottoms up!
Reviving the US nuclear power industry might be slow-going, despite hefty federal subsidies. Stay tuned
Polling finds American voters of both parties support clean, renewable power, although they differ on nuclear power. Pull the lever
Read this blistering take on Congress' efforts to pass an energy bill. Just click
Constellation Energy, a major US nuclear power plant owner, got $1 billion from investor Warren Buffet to fend off a take-over by French firm, EDF. Follow the $
Prospects dim for Senate action on a massive energy bill that includes both offshore oil drilling and tax breaks for alternate energy providers. An alternate energy tax bill may be passed separately. Any cheering?
It's a wonderful town, let me show you around it's ambitious plan to combat climate change. Chicago!
Can flywheels be the killer app to store electric power for future use? A pilot project will launch later this year. Turn, turn
GE and Google join to lobby Washington for expanding the nation's electric power grid by using advanced technology. An expanded grid would make it easier to carry electricity coming from renewable resources. Plug in
Responding to worries that a new Executive Order spells the end for RGGI in New York, Governor Paterson states his commitment to this carbon cap and trade program. Stay tuned
Berkeley CA's City Council approves a loan program for solar panels with repayments based on utility bill savings, but lenders haven't lined up yet. Banks a lot!
Consumers Union reports that some Energy Star-rated appliances do not perform as promised and calls for an improved EPA rating system. Label that
Google floats the concept of water-based data centers that would get their electricity from wave power. Dream boat?
With the launch of RGGI--the ten state market for CO2--just weeks away, questions are being raised about the volume of available emissions credits . Stay tuned
Congressional Democrats are supporting off-shore oil drilling, but will they insist on extending the alternative energy tax credit and clean fuel utility requirements? Stay tuned
US auto makers ask for billions in loans from Washington to gear up for energy efficiency. Oh please
In August, Governor Palin urged Governor Schwarzenegger to veto emissions fees at California shipping ports. And then?
Cap and trade pros are bearish about the chances for passage of federal climate legislation any time soon. Climate Wire [Subscribers only]
Scientists quantify the global warming value of 100 global cities converting to white roofs and light color pavements. Just do it
A possible source of natural gas, the Marcellus Shale is in the NYC watershed and drilling could pose a threat to this water supply. Now, legislation might head off this environmental risk. Dig in
Not seen on City streets since 1953, the MTA is test-driving double decker buses. Hop aboard
NYC's underground drinking water filtration plant in the Bronx is six years late and 400% more expensive than planned. Bottoms up
The spike in gas prices rippled through the local economy this year, but the recent fall in the price of gas hasn't made its mark. Waiting?
Cement-making, a major source of C02, could soon become climate-friendly. Get set
The role of New York in the northeast's plan to cut GHG's could shrink due to an order drafted by Governor Paterson. Stay tuned
The computer industry has a long way to go on energy efficiency and recycling, while information for consumers can be tough to find. WSJ
The Department of the Interior is finalizing program details allowing companies to lease off-shore land for new wind farms. WSJ
The EPA charges the federal transportation agency with low-balling the price of gas to justify less ambitious new auto fuel efficiency standards. What the ##!
California considers legislation to create denser clusters of development that would reduce reliance on cars and cut GHG emissions. Not a done deal
Read this Grist piece, especially for the comments. Scroll down
LEED moves toward a system that will require energy efficiency and core green building strategies. Opt in
A proposal to raise oil company taxes and allow more offshore drilling, with revenues for renewable energy incentives, gains more Senate support. Stay tuned
With declining domestic demand for gasoline and emerging post-hydrocarbon vehicle technology, the US could become a net exporter of gasoline by 2010. Read more
The supply of US natural gas from shale deposits surges while prices plummet. More expected
Presidential contenders Obama and McCain disagree on critical paths for grappling with global warming. Learn more
The reliability of wind power could be enhanced by turbines compressing and storing air to generate power when the wind isn't blowing. Plug in
Since one picture is worth a thousand words, check out this San Fransisco solar map. Cool
A Texas appeals court dismissed a landowner's lawsuit, which claimed visual and noise pollution, against a nearby wind farm. WSJ
Seattle unveils its plan to slash energy demand in five years and shrink utility customers' bills by $310 million. Here's how
CERES, a shareholder-environmental co-ordinator, sees greener corporate policies emerging from climate resolutions. Capital!
The Times trashes Mayor Bloomberg's wind power ideas. End of thought BUT Mayor says energy conservation is NYC's key to success. Go to it
F. Chase Hutto, III, a senior aide to Vice President Cheney, is the leading candidate for a top position at the Department of Energy. Oh
Here's Bill Clinton's national climate to-do list. How convenient
Competition between LEED and Green Globes to be the dominant green building standard heats up. EETV [Subscribers only]
Allegations of local corruption surface in upstate New York wind power projects. Look into it
The lack of skilled labor puts a crimp in the red hot geothermal installation business. Get growing!
Mayor Bloomberg announces a study to help NYC cope with the risks it faces from climate change. Learn more
With 75% of the nation's home heating oil users located in the northeast, the rush is on to convert to natural gas. A multi-year payback for installation costs does not seem to be an obstacle. WSJ
New York State is ready to roll out the RGGI cap and trade program now that it's got CO2 limits. Let's go
The WSJ asks readers why has offshore oil drilling become a wedge issue in the 2008 Presidential race. Subscribers comment
Low Impact building design must be used "where feasible" to protect Puget Sound from pollution by order of a Washington state appeals board. Seattle objects. Learn more
Twenty-one US cities will count and publicize their GHG emissions using standardized measures created by the Carbon Disclosure Project. Rate that
Compare and contrast Obama's and McCain's energy policy ideas. Start here
Pollsters know that the structure of a question will determine the answer. Here's an energy poll example. It all depends
Jamaica Bay, a 39 square mile saltwater marsh in NYC, is vanishing before our eyes. Come back!
Experts are starting to look at the federal tax code's potential for fostering climate-smart activity. Many questions, few answers. Climate Wire {Subscribers only]
Amtrak's ridership, up 13.9% since last year, is having trouble handling its surging ridership. WSJ
Energy efficiency really is the best and lowest cost way to get energy and climate smart. Graph it
NYC is alarmed about natural gas prospecting near its unfiltered drinking water supply and wants the State to create a mile-wide buffer. Gulp
If you are thinking about a new desktop computer, here are some green stand-outs. Good to know
Homeowners can improve energy efficiency while keeping comfortable. Look into it
San Francisco raises the bar on green building laws. Get the news & Read the law
Combine ambitious energy efficiency goals with standardized, easy to follow rules and America's building stock can become carbon neutral. Start here
Soaring production of natural gas from unconventional sources in the US has lead industry to demand more land for drilling. Look it up
The ice-bound Northwest Passage may melt for a second summer in a row. Dive in
It's time for both Presidential candidates to talk about a carbon tax. No denying it
Read this love letter to NYC's iconic Chrysler Building. WSJ What would its new owners have to do to make it a green, high performance icon? Contact us and we'll post your comment.
The US Chamber of Commerce wants the NOAA assessment of climate change science to be withdrawn from public circulation. NOAA report [2.8MB] v Chamber of Commerce
The "leaked" World Bank report that links the price of grain with the rise of ethanol is now official. Here's one reader's review. Fine print
Americans discover buses and leave their cars at home. Get moving
A Senate vote failed to extend the federal tax credit program for renewable power. Plug in
MIT scientists discover how to store solar power for nighttime use. That's catalytic!
Bike riders in Los Angeles find it tough going in the capital of car culture. WSJ
NYC restaurants start to take the pledge and offer tap, not bottled, water, to thirsty diners. Bottoms up!
Science advances in fits and starts while news appears daily. This makes reporting as well as public understanding about climate change tough to do. Read Revkin AND Revkin readers
The impact of climate-related storms and coastal flooding on New Jersey would cost the state billions, according to new research. Dive in
Get the lowdown on carbon emissions ratings for your state. It's graphic
Critics question the real cost of building a new generation of nuclear reactors. Start counting
Light emitting diodes, LED's, last twenty years and save a bundle on utility bills, but their sticker price still shocks. See more
The EPA reports that voluntary programs to cut ultra-powerful GHG emissions don't work; few takers and bad data. Read more
The Western Climate Initiative could be a great leap forward on the global warming front, but observers see room for improvement. Get the Grist
Look into cheap and easy ways to beat the heat this summer. That's good
The cost of gas tops Americans' list of political concerns and they favor energy conservation. Polling also finds mid-western support for off-shore drilling. WSJ
The first-ever RGGI auction will be held on September 25; preparations underway now. Step right up
With 'unconventional' sources being tapped, US natural gas production grew a red-hot 4.3% in 2007. More here
A brain truster for USCAP, the coalition of major corporations favoring climate legislation, writes that free GHG emissions permits is the wrong way to go. Instead, revenues from permit auctions could defray corporate expenses like employee health benefits. WSJ
Listen to the second part of an investigative report by WNYC
Listen to this investigative report by WNYC.
Look into T.Boone Pickens plan for ending America's addiction to oil. Watch the video too. Think big
US insurance industry regulators seek adoption of mandatory reporting on climate impacts. Industry representatives strongly oppose. Climate Wire [Subscribers only]
Expect the first barrel of ethanol made from municipal waste by 2011 says US company. Stay tuned
Join the block-by-block race for sustainable cities. Let the competition begin! Re: Vision
Looking for a summary of responses to Al Gore's latest speech? Start here
New York's growing fleet of hybrid taxis is growing by 300 a month and saving drivers $6,500 a year. By 2012 every yellow cab in the city should be green. Beep beep
Texans are shocked to find the electric power deregulation of former-Governor Bush is sending prices soaring now. WSJ
Calling the project too expensive, the New York Power Authority will not build a "clean coal" plant in Tonawanda but plans for a similar plant in Jamestown remain on the table. End of story?
Household energy prices around NYC rose 10.8% in May and Con Ed bills are expected to be 22% higher than last summer. Chose this
Manufacturers of plastic household items made from petroleum-based resins cut down product lines. WSJ
Revkin's latest Dot Earth blog briefs a key policy debate over how to confront climate change. Read the responses. Chime in
The Bronx Zoo's famous Lion House gets an upgrade to LEED Gold and now houses lemurs and other critters from Madagascar. Visit here
Forget penthouse, think farm house. Come on up
Getting 436 miles/gallon, Amtrak, America's perennial transportation 'also-ran', could be poised to join the winner's circle. Get on board
Soaring electricity costs are making people turn up their thermostats while looking for other ways to beat the heat and get their power. WSJ
Activists protest conversion of the Pavilion at Union Square Park into a restaurant. Enter here
Add a green rating into the mix when making that all-important college choice. Opt in
The US will have to get a new president before it gets the EPA to issue regulations about GHG. Oh BUT It gets odder
See WALL-E, even without the kids. Not inconvenient
A proposal to fund construction of a 700 mile high speed rail line goes to California voters this fall. Get the back story. Climb aboard
Instead of churning out a new SUV model, Toyota will gear up with more Prius production in the US. WSJ
The USGBC rolls out updated standards to green existing commercial buildings. LEED-EB:O&M emphasizes operations and maintenance, not design. Will it catch on? Details here
NYC's unfiltered drinking water system is at risk from heavy rain storms that create turbidity. Turbidity lowers the impact of the chlorine that kills waterborne microbes and makes costly filtration more likely. Gulp
Labor, workforce development, education, community and environmental justice groups assembled to hammer out plans for growing good green collar jobs in NYC. Plug in
Starting in 2009, new cars sold in California will be labeled with a global warming score. Drive in
"Expensive oil is going to transform the American culture as radically as cheap oil did", says a leading Sacramento smart growth advocate and the city is convincing developers and residents alike. WSJ
There's no agreement about why traffic is down in NYC. Gear up
Walmart's sourcing more locally grown fruits and veggies, up 50% in the last two years. Dig in
The federal government reverses its moratorium on installing solar power plants on public lands. Apply here
What's the better way to frame the public discussion about transportation? Words worth
It's not just California that gets it about global warming. Westerns governors are gearing up. Times change
Sales of Ford Motor vehicles are down 28% in June, the worst figure yet for 2008. Look out
On July 1 the federal government slashes tax incentives for hybrid car buyers by 50% and will eliminate incentives by the end of the year. What timing!
Bicycles are a great way to get to work in NYC, but secure bike storage from 9-5 is headache. Take a spin
Chicago ranks as the the #1 sustainable design city in the nation. Wake up NYC
Chicago ranks as the the #1 sustainable design city in the nation. Wake up NYC
Presidential candidates Obama and McCain differ on how to break the nation's addition to oil while combating climate change. Read on
The installation of solar power plants on federal land is halted pending environmental reviews. Freeze
California's Air Resources Board issues a 'scoping plan' for meeting the state's legal goal to cut GHG emissions 25% by 2020. The agency sees its plan an economic stimulus. The heat's on
The White House refused to open EPA's e-mails calling for controls on GHG emissions in the wake of a 2007 Supreme Court decision. Shazaam!
Green consumer products are hitting price parity with conventional goods. Sometimes they're the bargain. WSJ