Solar Powered Toothbrush Makes Toothpaste Obsolete?
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When we first saw this new gadget, we thought “Oh, a mechanical toothbrush powered by the sun.” But that isn’t what this is. Instead of using solar rays to charge itself up, the toothbrush uses them ... [Read More]
 
5 FAQs About Hybrid Energy Storage and Efficiency
The promise of battery-ultracapacitor hybrid energy storage is catching the attention of manufacturers across multiple industries spanning numerous applications. Engineers considering the technology a... [Read More]
 
Empire State Building Turns to 100% Green Power
The Empire State Building, the New York City icon undergoing the largest green retrofit in the U.S., is purchasing wind power credits for 100 percent of its energy use in a deal that parties say provi... [Read More]
 
The Social ROI of Green, Affordable Housing
While green has become the new black and cleantech is now viewed as sexy, affordable housing -- as fundamental to societal well-being as energy security -- maintains a reputation as a dowdy old aunt. ... [Read More]
 
Government Policies Can Shift Southern US from Coal to Renewables
A report from the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance suggests that, led by wind and biopower, a diversity of renewable energy technologies could help replace the region's reliance on coal as a power... [Read More]
 
First public-use quick-charge station for electric vehicles
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Portland General Electric and NEC have joined forces to declare North America's first public-use, quick-charge station for electric vehicles open for business. Heralded as a tipping point for the roll... [Read More]
 
Transport Sector in the Slow Lane for Managing Carbon
The transport sector generates 13 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, but a new study suggests the industry is in the slow lane when it comes to disclosing their carbon footprints and setting ... [Read More]
 
EcoStrip
The most reliable yet elegantly simple solution to eliminate standby power or wasted energy. The results are automatic, significant, and boost the bottom line! [Read More]
 
The Challenges of Shifting Energy Companies to Green
David Crane, the CEO of NRG Energy, spoke to attendees at the Chicago State of Green Business Forum, about what kinds of energy are truly green and why EVs and solar panels are the disruptive energy t... [Read More]
 
California's Climate Law Hits a Speed Bump
A California judge has tentatively ruled that the state's air board didn't comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) when it adopted a plan to carry out the state's climate change ... [Read More]
 
Hyundai Heating Up Competition for Fuel Efficiency
The Korean automaker announced that it will step up its drive to build the most fuel-efficient cars around by publicly releasing its fleet's average fuel economy every month.... [Read More]