Posts tagged: California

Wind Power Hits Important Milestones in 2011

Photo credit: Don Kelsen The American Wind Energy Assn. said U.S. wind power achieved several important milestones in 2011. Among the accomplishments, two states — Iowa and South Dakota — were the first to get an average of 20% of their electrical power from wind energy, the AWEA said. The 20% threshold was first mentioned as an important [...]

Friday January 6th, 2012 in , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Geothermal Power: A Dark Horse in Renewable Energy

When you mention the words “renewable energy,” most people immediately think of wind and solar. Over the last decade, renewables in the United States (excluding hydropower) have more than tripled. In 2009, renewables reached 53 gigawatts of installed capacity. Renewables have grown at a compound annual growth rate of 14 percent since 2000. It’s no [...]

Wednesday November 30th, 2011 in , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Wyoming tells Calif.: We have wind power for sale

Wyoming officials including Gov. Matt Mead say a new analysis shows California could save billions over the years ahead by importing more wind power from the gusty high plains. Last spring, California committed its utilities to obtaining one-third of their electricity from renewable sources by 2020. It is the most ambitious renewable energy policy of [...]

Wednesday October 5th, 2011 in , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Walmart Installs Solar Panels in 60 Additional California Locations

Courtesy: calfinder.com Once the 60 additional Walmart stores receive solar panels, the company’s solar portfolio will total over 75 percent of its stores in California. Walmart is taking part in the adoption of greener technologies throughout California by installing solar panels on its stores. It announced today that it will install solar panels on 60 [...]

Saturday September 24th, 2011 in , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Solar Power Coming To 90+ California Schools

Photo Courtesy: cleantechnica.com More than ninety schools in California are taking advantage of the California Solar Initiative and installing solar projects. The California Solar Initiative is an incentive program to get companies, schools, and homes to switch to solar power. The program gives cash back for installing solar power, California hopes to move the state [...]

Monday August 22nd, 2011 in , , , , , , , , | No Comments »