Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Intel Computer Processor Runs On Solar-Power

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 14, 2011

Justin Rattner, Intel's chief technology officer, said the experimental processor was 5 times more energy-efficient than today's processors.

$10 Billion Sasol Plant to be Built In U.S.

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 13, 2011

The plant would employ 850 people when operational and the construction of the plant would be able to employ up to 5,500 people.

North Dakota's Legacy Fund Receives $34.3 Million

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 13, 2011

The first deposit into the fund was made earlier this month and totaled $34.3 million. The fund is expected to grow to $300 million by the end of the year.

Oil Spill: Not Just BP's Fault

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted September 13, 2011

17 months after the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf, a report is released naming the companies responsible, and BP isn't the only name.

Solar: Downgraded

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted September 13, 2011

Solar companies are hurting amid global economic conditions, and Jefferies has demonstrated this through three downgrades.

Duke Energy Building 69-megawatt Windpower Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 12, 2011

Duke Energy has invested more than $1.75 billion in the growth of their commercial wind and solar power businesses.

Nissan Electric Car Going to China

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 12, 2011

China offers subsidies to those who buy an electric car, and China just happens to be Nissan's largest market.

Cheap Energy Stocks

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted September 11, 2011

Editor Jeff Siegel discusses a new technology that could potentially provide 130,000 times our annual energy consumption.

Thorium Powered Cars

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted September 8, 2011

The key to true wealth is being more insightful and faster than your neighbor. The ideas within aim to help you be just that.

Apple Looking To Go Solar

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 7, 2011

Apple intends for solar energy to help improve the battery life of devices and the technology will allow for people to charge their device in locations where a grid is not available.

Constellation Energy Devlops Solar Leasing Program

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 7, 2011

"On average, a solar installation can help supplement 40-50 percent of household electricity use," said Kevin Klages, president and CEO of BGE HOME.

Keystone Pipeline Still Waiting On US Approval

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 7, 2011

Even the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu released a letter on Wednesday encouraging President Obama to deny the permit because it could bring harm to farms, water supplies, and wildlife.