Cost Of Wind Power Hits New Low

Simply said, the price of wind power just hit a new low: $0.025/kwh. Wind power technology continues to mature, increasing Continue reading →

US Coal Bankruptcies

“In the first half of this year, at least six domestic coal companies filed for bankruptcy.” – Salon Falling oil Continue reading →

Costa Rica Breaks Its Record

Costa Rica just broke its own record for operating without fossil fuels – at least for electricity production. Thanks primarily Continue reading →

Dropping Oil Prices And Jobs

The price of a barrel of oil dropped below $40. Supply remains high as the industry continues with its internal Continue reading →

Alaska Bond Rating Drops

Falling oil prices aren’t just affecting countries that rely on oil revenue. The price drop is severe enough that Alaska’s Continue reading →

Indirect Costs Of Coal

Coal is plentiful and cheap, or so it seems. Coal produces 39% of the electricity in the US. The US Continue reading →

Solar Beats Gas

Solar power costs continue to fall, and probably will continue falling for years or decades. In the sunniest places, solar Continue reading →

A Virtuous Cycle For Solar

As the price of solar drops, the demand rises, which is being met by increases in the supply of systems Continue reading →