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  • World’s Largest Solar Thermal Plant Opens For Business

    It’s official—the world’s largest solar thermal plant has opened for business. Located in in the Mojave Desert, 40 miles southwest of Las Vegas, near the California-Nevada border, Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System has begun generating power from three units, its proprietors announced Thursday. It will generate 392 megawatts for the California grid—enough to power 140,000 homes in…

  • Chevrolet Pays Colleges to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    An automaker pledges to pay colleges for the clean energy and efficiency projects they install on their campuses. Under its Campus Clean Energy Campaign, Chevrolet has agreed to purchase carbon credits from universities as they reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program is part of Chevrolet’s mission to invest $40 million over the next few years…

  • College Students From Around The World Embark on 2015 Solar Decathlon

    What’s the best way to expose college students to the capabilities of solar energy? Have them build homes that will rely on it, of course. The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the 20 teams who will participate in the 2015 Solar Decathlon—a nearly two-year competition in which the teams will work together to build…

  • College Students From Around The World Embark on 2015 Solar Decathlon

    What’s the best way to expose college students to the capabilities of solar energy? Have them build homes that will rely on it, of course. The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the 20 teams who will participate in the 2015 Solar Decathlon—a nearly two-year competition in which the teams will work together to build…

  • Electric Vehicles Vs. Hybrids: The Face-off For Distance, Efficiency and Reliability

    By Josh Goldman Choosing a vehicle is tough. Sunroof or moonroof? Front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, or all-wheel drive? Do I even need a CD player? And what about color? Burnt orange is nice, but so is cashmere metallic and squid ink (hint: always get squid ink). Considering a hybrid or electric vehicle adds…