Wind Power Almost Doubles

Within one year, the global wind infrastructure potential almost doubled from 429GW to 846GW; and it could grow faster. While Continue reading →

California Nears 100% Renewable Energy

Round up from 99.87% (after an early adjustment) and get 100%. “Wind, solar, and other emissions-free technologies met a record Continue reading →

Oil Meets Geothermal

People are relying on oil less. That’s one reason why there’s increasing interest in geothermal energy. Use the planet as Continue reading →

Data That Matters June 2019

By 2050, geothermal energy in America could produce 23% of national residential demand. Despite advances in renewable energy and efficiency, Continue reading →

Geothermal Upside

Geothermal energy advocates are celebrating a dramatically improved estimate of the technology’s capacity. Ironically, fracking technology applied to geothermal energy Continue reading →

Data That Matters August 2016

Every $1 increase in the US minimum wage there would be 518 fewer pre-natal deaths. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose Continue reading →

Costa Rica Runs On Renewables

Good news can come in short stories. Costa Rica just ran the country’s electrical grid on renewable energy for 113 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 →