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New homes in Texas to come with free solar panels
SolarCity and home builder PSW to construct 2 communities with pre-installed solar panel houses that will deliver huge savings on electricity bills.
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Nov 26, 2013

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How a $12k electric car could be future of US urban market
In what may be a prelude of the future urban market, a Detroit-based manufacturer named EcoV Electric is offering an electric vehicle for just under $12,000.
Jeff Spross

Nov 11, 2013

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Investment project could point way to renewables for global poor
A new investment project is looking to provide $1m-$5m to get renewable projects over the financing hump in the North Africa and Middle East region.
Jeff Spross

Nov 8, 2013

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US coal’s journey to an economic no-man’s land
The gas boom that eroded coal’s share of the US power sector looks set to bust. But it’s unlikely coal can step into the breach.
Jeff Spross

Nov 5, 2013

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Apple plans to plug iPhones directly into solar panels for power
Apple customers could soon be able to plug their iPhones directly into a solar panel for power.
Jeff Spross

Nov 1, 2013

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Should you be afraid of your smart meter?
As smart meters proliferate, concerns are arising that they could affect people’s privacy or health. But is there any evidence to support these concerns?
Jeff Spross

Oct 31, 2013

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Hundreds of millions of global poor will be affected by warming oceans
Study finds unchecked global warming would have ‘massive’ ramifications for the up to 870m poor people worldwide who rely on seas for food and livelihoods.
Jeff Spross

Oct 24, 2013

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Pacific island nations tell world ‘climate change has arrived’
15 nations in southwestern Pacific sign statement calling on other countries for “the urgent reduction and phase down of greenhouse gas pollution.”
Jeff Spross

Sep 8, 2013

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Inside story of world’s biggest battery, and future of renewables
The ideal power source for recharging hydroelectric power pumped storage facilities would be cheap renewable sources that rely on intermittent fuel like sun and wind.
Jeff Spross

Aug 30, 2013

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California carbon market going so well, it sold out of permits
At the latest auction of permits under California’s new carbon cap and trade scheme there were more bids for 2016 permits than were made available.
Jeff Spross

Aug 23, 2013

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Global coal use to soar without climate policies, EIA says
The EIA’s latest outlook does not paint a pretty picture. Coal use will expand, mostly from the developing world.
Jeff Spross

Jul 29, 2013

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House votes to block US lightbulb efficiency standards
America’s House of Representatives passes a GOP amendment to the bill that blocks enforcement of new light bulb standards.
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Jul 11, 2013

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