Posts tagged: Texas

Geomembrane Technology Creates Solar-Powered Landfills

Courtesy: energyNow Landfills are highly engineered environments, designed to safely contain decomposing waste and methane. Clean energy advocates consider landfills an ideal location for solar power installations, but have encountered problems because as waste breaks down over time, their shape can shift and damage solid structures. Enter the spectral power cap, a first-of-its-kind 45-acre landfill [...]

Monday November 14th, 2011 in , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Wind Energy Driving Down Consumer Electric Rates

Wind energy is more affordable than ever, and new installations across the country are savingconsumers money on their electric bills, as utilities rush to lock in long-term favorable rates. “This is what a successful business looks like with stable tax policy. Utilities are locking in a great deal for their electric customers while it’s available. [...]

Friday November 4th, 2011 in , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Setting Wind Power Records in Texas

Setting Wind Power Records in Texas – Green Inc. Blog – NYTimes.com On Friday morning, 19 percent of the electricity on Texas’s grid was supplied by turbines — the second record in a week. But transmission problems loom. Image by danishwindindustryassociation via Flickr

Tuesday March 9th, 2010 in , , , , , , , | No Comments »