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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Is Energy Independence a Myth?

In a Newsweek article, Bed Adler argues that “there is no such thing as “energy independence.” As a strong supporter of energy independence strategies both for environmental reasons as well as national security reason, I was taken aback by this very blunt statement.  Upon further reading, Adler demonstrates a very good point, not about the [...]

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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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Does Daylight Savings Time Save Energy

The TODAY Show interviews Kateri Callahan, President of the Alliance to Save Energy.

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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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Geneva: Green Car Heaven

My Favorite Green Cars at the Geneva Motor Show Already in Production: Concept: So many great cars! EarthTechling has a good list with descriptions.

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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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Solar Storage Demonstration Project

I recently mentioned the difficulties of renewable energy storage and the importance of storage in creating a viable future energy source.  A new solar energy storage demonstration project was just announced yesterday: PNM is gearing up to participate in a demonstration project funded in part with $1.75 million in stimulus money to test a battery [...]

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