energy

New Jobs at Solar Mirror Plant in Pittsburgh

If Congress enacts a new energy policy that caps global warming pollution, America could produce millions of new clean energy jobs like the jobs being created at the new solar … Read more

30 Years Later, Finally Time for Change?

I was really struck by the piece by Gordon Stewart in the New York Times today, Carter’s Speech Therapy. Stewart reminds us that it was 30 years ago today when … Read more

Green Energy Job Creation: Return On Investment Facts

In a detailed assessment of how many actual jobs are created for every $1 million invested in the energy sector Alt Energy Stocks has reviewed the data. Bottom line–green energy … Read more

Wind Turbines Installed In Existing Power Line Towers

There are tens of thousands of miles of transmission lines in the U.S. supported by towers that could be fitted with wind turbines. Some wind energy designers are offering an … Read more

New Clean Energy Ad: “Do Right”

NWF: “Massive Momentum” Behind Climate & Clean Energy Bill

House Democrats have unveiled the details of comprehensive clean energy & climate legislation that could come up for a vote in a matter of days. Here’s what Joe Mendelson, the … Read more

Polar Bear Protection Decision Due

UPDATE 10:27am: Hearing we may get a decision this morning. I’ll keep you updated. A critical decision is expected any minute now from the Obama administration: A decision involving the … Read more

Obama to Huddle with House Dems on Clean Energy Bill

President Obama is calling all 36 Democrats from the House Energy & Commerce Committee to a meeting at the White House today: A White House aide said Obama plans to … Read more

Clean Energy & Climate Impact of Specter’s Switch?

Just talked to Adam Kolton, the National Wildlife Federation’s senior director for Congressional & federal affairs: Read more

New Poll: Voters Cheer Obama’s Fuel Efficiency Push

Now that we’re through President Obama’s first 100 days, which of his policy decisions has proven to be the most popular with voters? A new Marist poll has the answer: … Read more