What is Cap and Trade? And Why is the Inclusion of an Auction so Important?

Cap and trade is a system which creates a market for carbon emissions giving pollution a price. The emissions permits, or allowances, can either be given away according to historical emissions patterns, or auctioned making companies bid for the right to pollute. Following the auction, parties are able to sell, hold, or use the allowances. [...]

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Is the American Power Act a Good Bill?

The debate for the newest Climate Bill introduced by Senators Kerry and Lieberman and dubbed “The American Power Act,” was opened for debate last Wednesday in Washington, DC.  This bill aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 17 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050.  The bill is designed to support and invest in [...]

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Last week to register for EE Global in Washington, DC

This is the last week to register for the Energy Efficiency Global Forum and Exposition 2010 in Washington, DC.  Visit the EE Global website for more information on the agenda, workshops and speakers.  Register for this exciting event now and receive a 10% discount by using the registration code ASEB!

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Chemist looks to Use Energy From Water for Electricity

Sparked by the process of photosynthesis, MIT Professor Dan Nocera is looking to create electricity by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.  The oxygen then feeds a fuel cell in order to generate power.  His start up company, Sun Catalytix, may be very close to a breakthrough.

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Nominate a Star of Energy Efficiency Today!

Nominate a Star for the Alliance to Save Energy’s Annual Energy Efficiency Awards Ceremony today!  The deadline is March 26th. “September 14th, 2010 will mark the 18th Annual “Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency” Awards Dinner.  With an ever-increasing global demand for energy, there has never been a greater time to pause and recognize [...]

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Investment Trends in Green Industries

Investment in renewable energy A shift is occurring from investment in actual renewable energy production towards investment in energy storage instead of production. A survey indicated that venture capitalists may be moving away from investments in businesses that produce electricity with wind or solar power, in favor of companies that specialize in energy storage and [...]

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Vineyards Preparing for Climate Change

The recent push for sustainable businesses and sustainable investment, both as a responsible practice and successful marketing campaign, have not been adopted by all.  Until sustainability becomes the most profitable route, not all businesses will adopt these environmentally responsible practices.  One industry has been quietly integrating sustainable business practices and preparing for climate change.  Vineyards [...]

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Wilderness-A Place, or a Social Construct?

Across the country advocates fight for the protection of wilderness areas, hoping to prevent destruction or human intervention in these back country areas.  I am a strong supporter of protecting wild places, and am a beneficiary to these regulations in my own backyard.  The ‘Forever Wild’ lands of the Adirondack Park are the greatest draw [...]

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New Study Released on U.S. Wind Capacity

A study just released by the Department of Energy (DOE) with research conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and AWS Truewind in Albany addresses the United States’ wind capacity.  The report concludes that the United States has the potential to produce more energy using wind power than we could possibly need.  The report [...]

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Gillibrand Proposes Clean Air Act Amendments

Senator Kirsten Gillibran proposed amendments in the Clean Air Act that would tremendously benefit the New York State Region.  If passed, the amendment would cut mercury emissions from coal fired plants by 90% and “tighten national limits on emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.“  These pollutants are a serious problem for New York State’s [...]

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