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The Energy Killer App

Google.org commits more than $10 million to the enhanced geothermal industry. It has been called the Killer App!

Top 10 Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy

An objective review of the pros and cons of nuclear energy.

Wind is Cheaper than Nuclear

AlternativeEnergy.com studied the relative cost of wind and nuclear power. Although each has various advantages, it is pretty clear that wind is cheaper.

Oil prices are STILL falling, despite Russia.

How could oil prices continue to fall in the face of a very serious threat to 500,000 barrels a day exported from Geogia which is now under siege.

Hypermiling and other forms of extreme efficiency

We transcribed Lindsay Leveen and Dave Penake's radio show last week on hypermiling and extreme forms of efficiency.

Interview with Apricus CEO, a Solar Heating Maker

AlternativeEnergy.com interviewed the CEO of Apricus. This is a renewed and revived industry with a product that makes incredible economic sense!

Interview with GE on New Water Heaters

GE is developing a hybrid water heater for release in 2009 that will dramatically improve energy efficiency. GE has an efficient tankless heater on the market today.

Interview with Echelon, Makes Energy Use Smart

AlternativeEnergy.com interviewed Jeff Lund, the VP of Biz Dev at Echelon Corporation, an innovator in automating the use of energy to bring intelligence AND SAVINGS to the system.

[Video] LS9 Claims to Produce Renewable Petroleum

Like Virent, LS9 claims it can make petroleum directly from vegetation. The cost will be $45 to $50.

[Video] GM Exec Drives Volt for First Tiem

GM exec seems pleased but even more relieved that the car drives at all. Watch excerpt from CNBC show on GM.

Geothermal growth set to explode

There are more projects in development than the current installed base. It is clear that most of the activity is on the West coast, particularly Nevada and California.

Dell's New "Hybrid" Solar

Could be a big saver. Dell claims 70% reduced energy consumption.

Make your PC Energy Efficient NOW

You can start saving money and all the other benefits. Now there is a brand new FREE energy saving PC program that lets you manage your energy use.

Paris, Want to Join AlternativeEnergy.com?

She puts forth a plan. Even if terrible, it is fantastic that she is bringing attention to this vital subject.

Disappointed in you Senator McCain

Really hate to get political here, but it is just bizarre that John McCain trivialized the importants of conservation. But thank you because we learned something new!

Barack Obama Major Energy Speech

Barack seems willing to break with the ideologues in the Democratic party and environmental movement in order to solve the key problems.

Cleantech up 41%

Cleantech is breaking the trend. While all VC investments are down 8%, cleantech is up 44%. Efficiency is hottest segment within cleantech.

[NYT] Two Hydrogen Breakthoughs

The New York Times reports on two major breakthoughs for making hydrogen efficiently and fuel cells that don?t require platinum.

Editorial: Dozen Reasons Alternative Energy is Bad

There have been three major plans announced for Alternative Energy in the last month. AlternativeEnergy.com is now participating in the dialogue.

Where else? Funny Political Energy Videos!

Our comic, Chuck Roy, is asking some seriously nonpartisan questions. Comedy usually ruffles a few feathers and makes you think a bit. Watch 'em.

Asia Group - News and Issues

Our Asian correspondent added many new postings in our Asia group. Subsidies in Asia, Technologies in Asia, and Heroes in India.

[WaPo] Chinese early adopters spend on guzzlers

The Washington Post reports that Chinese early adopters are spending freely on gas guzzlers and have a bigger is better attitude

First Hybrid School Bus

A hybrid school bus is twice as efficient as a diesel. Because it starts and stops frequently, there's lots of energy to retrieve from the breaks.

Poll: Americans don't believe drilling good

A new polls shows majority of Americans believe that offshore drilling will further enrich oil companies and it is not way to go. AlternativeEnergy.com is nonpartisan.

Learn how you drive and save

Having information is one of the best ways to save. Find out exactly how much gas you are using and that will help you figure out ways to save.

Why are people interested in Alternative Energy

People express why are they are interested in this crucial subject. It's an enormous range that cuts across the entire spectrum.

Pickens pushes new plan for Natural Gas and Wind

In favor of everything because of concern over $700 billion spent on imports each year, Pickens is pushing natural gas to fuel vehicles and wind for electricity.

Mayor Bloomberg: Investment to Reduce Energy Consumption

The $2.3 billion to be spent is an investment. It will generate a return by 2015. The Federal government and the states should follow.

Moratorum on Solar on Public Lands LIFTED

Update: Last month, The Bureau of Land Management was concerned about the environmental impact of solar on public lands? Not any more.

Nanosolar $1.00 pricing receives hesitant support

The technology is great, but companies concerned consumers will wait to buy.

[Video] Thomas Friedman gets Angry

He just wrote powerful "Mr. Bush, Lead or Leave" editorial about energy policy. Must watch this.

[Video] China will have to push harder for Electric Vehicles

Oil prices could be hugely impacted by the Olympics. China will respond with greater investment in alternatve energy.

How to save electricity in summer

Some very good tips to cool your home this summer

Editorial: Explore Alternative Energy instead of Nukes + Drilling

This is not a political editorial. It is about common sense. We can scale up Alternative Energy and make the same impact as nukes and drilling.

Nanosolar has 1GW Breakthrough

We're still trying to find out exactly what it means, but for sure, Nanosolar has made a breakthrough in manufacturing solar cells.

Join Us on Energy Experts Live Talk Radio

AlternativeEnergy.com created 20 hours per week of radio programming to allow people from all over the world to interact with renewable energy experts.

Wind generates more taxes than incentives cost

WOW! GE announced a study today that says that tax incentives for wind generate so much economic activity that it raises tax revenues.

Teens: We have a new group and TWILIGHT

Teens need to get involved. It's your future. We are making it more tempting. We have a new Teens group that features a a story on how Twilight and Alternative Energy mix.

Department of Commerce Helps Energy Companies for Free

In an interview with an expert from the Department of Commerce, AlternativeEnergy.com learned that the US will provide FREE export consulting.

[Video] Gas Blues? Pool Resources

The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that it costs 54.1 cents per mile to drive a car this year, including gasoline, oil, maintenance, tires and depreciation.

[Video] Gas Blues? Stay Home

The idea of working from home may seem boring and difficult. There are so many distractions: family, friends, pets, telemarketers, TV and radio.

[Video] Gas Blues? Mass Transit

Commuters have been cramming onto trains and buses lately to escape high gas prices.

[Video] Gas Blues? Go Diesel

Yes, diesel vehicles have the image of being very slow and smoky and diesel fuel as being highly polluting. But times have changed.

[Video] Gas Blues? Smaller Sells

All signs depict light trucks and SUVs in major decline. Sales were down in April by 17.4 percent compared with a year earlier. Plus, the trade-in values of large SUVs have dropped.

[Video] Gas Blues? Scoot

If you live too far away from work to bicycle, why not try a scooter or motorcycle? Riding a motor bike is just as fast as most cars and much more fuel efficient.

[Video] Gas Blues? Take a Bike

Hands down the cheapest and most environmentally friendly way to get around is using your non-motorized two feet or two wheels. Walking and bicycling don?t require expensive, polluting gasoline.

[Video] Most Expensive Memorial Day Weekend Ever

AARGH: Gas heading for $3.90 average nationwide. This will be most expensive memorial day weekend ever!

[Video] China subsidizing gas prices

China's demand for oil is growing at least partly because they subsidize prices for a harmonious society.

[Video] Clean Carport for the Electric Vehicle

David Kates interviews Bob Noble of Envision. They sell unique Solar Trees for homes. A home based LifePort makes solar installation much easier.

Forget a gas tax holiday

This site's first editorial addresses whether or not to pursue a gas tax holiday. The suggestion made seems to make much more sense.

IBM has Solar Breakthrough

Focusing sunlight on fluid to heat it up is already well known. Focusing it on photovoltaic has destroyed the unit. Now IBM has a way to keep it cool and be much more energy efficient.

Tesla now for sale in its Los Angeles store

A Tesla store is now open. It is the first of its kind. The next store is planned in Northern California. Watch a Jay Leno video and a bonus one too.

Green Jobs Newsletter

Five Stories: What they are. How to get them. Green Education. Government. Case Study. Must read for anyone looking for a job.

[MSNBC] Analyst caused gas price spike

Oil spiking daily, particularly as expert analyst predicts $200 oil within two years.

Power from rivers

In depth interview with maker of turbine that can extrace a tremendous amount of energy from flowing rivers.

[Video] Hydrogen, demystified, an in-depth interview

Honda is launching a hydrogen car. But there are many skeptics. What is going on? We interviewed the National Hydrogen Association. Includes Jay Leno video.

Low cost Gasoline from vegetation coming

Vegetation that produces Gasoline directly. No need for ethanol. Really? Better: corn not needed. Read extensive interview with Virent's CEO.

[MSNBC] $5.00 a gallon next year - Jim Cramer

Jim Cramer of Mad Money warns that gas will go to $5.00 spring 2009 and that it will hurt lots of businesses.

[CNBC] Nissan CEO pushes Hydrogen

Carlos Ghosn says by 2012 everyone will have access to electric vehicles and strong momentum for hydrogen, zero-emission, fuel cell vehicles.

[Video] Project Better Place Interview

Interview with first investor and current Head of Oil Independence Policies. Now this unique business model is being rewarded with enormous tax subsidies.

[Video] Record prices; People changing behavior

People are responding to record gas prices by changing behavior. See suggestions on how to save on fuel.

[MSNBC] Green Shopping for the Office

MSNBC ran a quick report on easy ways to save energy in the office

[Video] Interview with Cellulosic Ethanol Leader

Interiew with cellulosic ethanol leader, Zeachem, reveals technology has been proven to make non-food ethanol, but will there be enough supply to dent imports?

[Video] Interview with Geothermal Leader

Interview with geothermal leader, Ormat, reveals the strong value of producing energy around the clock without concern about wind or sun.

[Video] "Fields of Fuel" Sparks Interest

Fields of Fuel will screen at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in California 4/11. Fields of Fuel is director Josh Tickell?s about the failings of America?s energy policy.

[Video] Al Gore launches $300 million ad campaign

Contributing his own money and raising lots more, Al Gore will spend $300 million on advertising to promote the urgency of dealing with climate change.

[Video] Largest Solar Installation in US

California announced the largest solar installation in the US. It will be 65 million square feet and power 162,000 homes.

Visualize Expectations of More Biofuels and Wind

New Google Visualization tool makes it interesting and FUN to look at intense data. Applied here, you can see how one year has increased expectations of more biofuels and wind.

MSNBC: Sachs and Scarborough talk Need for Alternative Energy

With tremendous passion, clarity, and intelligence, Joe Scarborough and Jeffrey Sachs discuss the essential need to tackle our scarce resources.

Technology to train people to save

This NY Times report addresses consumer behavior. The theory is that people will save if they know exactly how much they are spending on various items. They save more when they can compare their spending to the average.

MSNBC: Sustainability a Major and Career

Sustainability is now a major at several universitites. It appears to be an excellent career given the times.

[Video] Fisker Has 'eco-chic' Good Karma

The Fisker Karma, like the Tesla Roadster, is redefining performance vehicles. Billed as the first luxury plug-in hybrid, the Karma offers drivers premium features. It's ?eco-chic.?

Strategic petroleum reserve. Use it?

Should we use the SPR to dampen impact of high gas prices? It could leave us vulnerable to devastating price spikes. Link to CNBC video.

[Video] Four cars that get more than 100 MPG

These 4 futuristic looking vehicles actually get more than 100 miles per gallon. They are not available yet. One of them was partly designed by high school students.

[Video] High gas price filters through economy

Many consumer good cost more because of high gas prices.

Solar Plant is 1/2 Cost of Coal

Solar plant at high elevation in Utah that uses cheap rolled plastic claims that it is one half the cost of coal.

Corporate sponsorship of wind farms

There could be a new trend that corporations will buy naming rights for wind farms to further their image. It could make it easier to finance wind farms.

[Video] How to make home efficient

Nice video from MSNBC covers a range of low to medium cost energy savers to make your home more efficient for heating and air conditioning. A few real surprises.

[Audio] Danish Success Story

Denmark's economy has enormously benefitted from Alternative Energy. They are pushing this even further ahead with more aggressive goals. Presentation by Ms. Connie Hedegaard, Danish Minister for Environment was given at WIREC 2008.

[Video] 3rd Biggest Solar Plant in World

Nevada Solar One, the third biggest plant in the world, the size of 300 football fields will power up to 14,000 homes.

[Video] Efficient buildings command premium dollars

An interview with a marketing person for efficient building claims that it has dramatically increased consumer interest and sales.

[Video] Fallout from high energy costs?

A story out of the BBC that said that inefficient cars are depreciating faster than low gas consuming vehicles prompted this short blog. An MSNBC video reviews other signs of fallout.

SoCal Utility already at 16% Alternative, Wants MORE

Southern California Edison, already at 16% Alternative Energy, wants more. They are specifically looking for something for hot days. Sounds like solar is a natural.

Google speech at WIREC 2008

Dan Reicher lays out an ambitious plan to make a big impact. Google is investing in companies that can drive down the cost of renewable energy so it will cost less than coal.

Interview with Miles Electric Vehicle

New electric car slotted for launch this year to cost about $30,000. The company already sells low speed vehciles. Now it is time for Holy Grail.

[Video] Aptera for Some ?Wingless Flight?

The Aptera Typ-1 looks like it?s about to be airborne for good reason. The electric vehicle?s engineers worked hard to make it light and aerodynamic. Interview with chief designer.

Loreto Mexico is trying to be a Renewable Paradise

They make it hard to have cars. They are adding solar and wind. It is a community that is attempting a pristine environmental approach.

US Dominates Global Alternative Energy Investment

With 83% of global investment, the US is dominating. There's reason to believe that we're still at early stage. China's investment is dropping. Chart shows US & China's share.

Abu Dhabi could invest $1 Trillion

One Trillion is a lot of Petrodollars. The NY Times reports that these funds could make a real economic impact across many areas.

E&Y: Shortage of Energy Jobs

Ernst & Young says "the energy industry is facing a serious job shortage".

[Video] Pickens: "The wealth is moving out of the US"

Clearly a dedicated Republican and successful energy businessman, T. Boone Pickens, is clearly on the team of moving towards Alternative Energy. Basically he wants anything other than spending a half trillion a year on imports.

[Video] Akeena: Solar Could Be 50%

Akeena Solar's CEO said that solar power could represent 50 percent of new electricity production in 8 years if the right programs are in place.

[Video] World's Largest Solar Plant to be in Arizona

It has been called the Persian Gulf of Solar. Now Arizona will get the world's largest solar plant by 2011. It will power 70,000 homes.

[Video] CNBC: Petrodollars Flow to Alternative Energy

CNBC is reporting that Alternative Energy is getting a 2 for 1 benefit of the high price of oil. It makes it easier to compete and the petrodollars are flowing back into Alternative Energy companies.

[Video] Barack Obama on Energy and the Environment

Congratulations Senator Obama. It seems more and more like he will be the Democratic party's nominee. Watch him discuss his position on matters that directly impact AlternativeEnergy.com.

[Video] Edoardo Ballerini Acts Sustainably

Actor Edoardo Ballerini is best known for his performances in The Sopranos, 24, Law & Order, NYPD Blue and the new Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, but he?s just as passionate about being green.

Al Gore is Connecting the Dots

Al Gore is connecting the dots to raise the level of awareness and urgency to properly price carbon pollution. That will help equation to make alternative energy look more economically viable than fossil fuel based energy that can get away with 'free' carbon pollution.

New Study Links Technology to Dramatic Energy Efficiency

For every 1 unit of energy demanded by using new technologies, 10 units are saved elsewhere in the economy. Since 1970 energy efficiency has improved by 50%.

Interview with ZENN Cars' CEO Ian Clifford

ZENN Cars (stands for Zero Emission No Noise) is a Canadian company with a line of plug-in electric vehicles that cost less than $15,000.

Solar Burning Bright in California

The NY Times has a round up of recent advances in solar energy in California. It is attracting money and attention from homes and businesses. And politicians.

[Video] The Duel over Plug-In Supremacy

The fight is on: Toyota announced last week before the North American International (Detroit) Auto Show that it -- like General Motors -- will release a plug-in hybrid in 2010.

Israel will Seek Oil Independence in TEN Years

A unique business strategy; $200 million from privately held, US backed, Project Better Place; 100% electric vehicles from Nissan and Renault; and a strong geopolitical need could make an oil free economy the reality in Israel in 10 years. It could be a template for other economies.

Toyota Will Offer a Plug-In Hybrid by 2010

Exciting news from Toyota. They will offer a version of their highly successful Prius that will plug in to the grid. It will get about 10 miles on a charge, but that should be enough for the majority of Americans. After 10 miles it will switch over to gasoline. Available in 2 years, in 2010.

Wire the Web to Appliances to Electric Meters

There is a fantastic, proven, available technology that consumers need to demand from electric utilities. It will save money and energy. People are not aware how much power they consume from various appliances, whether HVAC, refrigerators, or washing machines. Studies PROVE that if they just had that information easily available, they would use less. But somehow this simple idea is not getting implemented. Call your utility and request it. Eventually your voice will be heard.

NY Times Compares Leading Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

People apparently have strong opinions about the quality of their light. This fairly lengthy story goes into extraordinary detail about people's feelings. There is also a chart that ranks the favorites.

[Video] Alexandra Paul (of Baywatch fame) on Electric Vehicles and Activism

She is quite an activist. She has a long history of concern for the world and has a strong feeling about Electric Vehicles. This interview and story will provide viewers with great insight in to transportation issues and policy.

[Video] How to save money in your home through new appliances and conservation

Video covers sealing windows, attics, doors. Very surprising data on cable box electricity usage.

How To Buy an Efficient Washer/Dryer

Technological advances for clothes washers in the last decade have led to considerable water and electricity savings. Efficient washers can cut utility bills by $50 and use 7,000 gallons less water per year. This is more than 40 percent less energy and 55 percent less water than conventional washers.

How To Buy an Energy-Saving Refrigerator/Freezer

If you want to lower utility bills and limit your use of polluting energy sources, replacing your home refrigerator is a wise choice. Refrigerators and freezers account for nearly 17 percent of a home?s energy use, more than any other appliance.

How To Light Efficiently

Compact florescent light bulbs have garnered cries of disgust from consumers since they were introduced thirty years ago. These bulbs were too big for some lamps, expensive ($20 or more), flickered and buzzed, and had poor light quality (a cold dimness). But technology has caught up with customer demands for energy-efficient bulbs that shine warm, bright light similar to standard incandescent bulbs.

How to buy a hybrid

Hybrid vehicles make so much sense. They run on an electric battery and motor but have the mileage range of a conventional car because of the gasoline tank. Their fuel economy and technology is a clear step towards electric vehicles and putting our petroleum dependence to bed for good. (more)

How to go Solar

For those just starting, this is an excellent intro.