Backers of this as-yet-unproven concept secured a big endorsement and much-needed cash with the U.S. Department of Energy's recent award of $338 million in federal stimulus funds for geothermal energy research.

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Twelve European businesses that form the Desertec Industrial Initiative consortium just signed a pact on Friday in Munich to erect parabolic mirrors on more than 6,500 square miles in the desert. The mirrors will concentrate the sun's rays...

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Catch the Wind Ltd. of Virginia has just announced that its new Vindicator laser wind sensor has been deployed on a specialized buoy for a field test off Race Rocks Island in British Columbia.

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'Are you concerned about a 58% increase in gas prices?'

I just had to get this off my chest, so please bear with me.

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Experimental solar powered homes that were designed by college and university students from around the world will be on display today on Washington's National Mall for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathon competition.

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Targeted Growthhas landed a key contract that should enable it to clearly show the potential of biofuels. That's my hope, at least.

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The material that dare not speak its name (except if you're 11 years old) makes its mark in greentech.

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Worldwide, consumer electronics now represent 15 percent of household power demand, and that is expected to triple over the next two decades, according to the International Energy Agency, making it more difficult to tackle the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for global warmi …

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September 14, 2009—A "green" technology company has developed jewel-toned solar panels that capture different parts of the sun's light spectrum and don't need direct sunlight to work, the company says.

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MANLY Council has abandoned its aim of becoming carbon neutral by the end of next year. And it will join Warringah and Pittwater councils buying cheaper electricity from July 1, 2010, saving Manly $30,000 a year.

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"Renault and Israeli electric car infrastructure builder Better Place signed an agreement on Tuesday to import the Fluence ZE to Israel by the first half of 2011.

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Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that more than $354 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is being awarded to 22 states to support energy efficiency and conservation activities.

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Wendie Howland grows her own food and heats her water with rooftop solar panels. She drives a Prius with a bumper sticker that boasts "One Less S.U.V."

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IQwind of Israel and Guascor of Spain last week announced a partnership agreement. Guascor will commercialize the Innovative Variable IQGearTM Technology for Wind Turbines.

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Israeli-Californian solar thermal energy plant developer BrightSource won both first place and the overall winner award last week in the AlwaysOn GoingGreen 100 Top Private Companies list, that recognizes the top private green tech companies that are creating new business opportu …

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A "green racing car" powered by chocolate and steered by carrots will line up on a Formula 3 grid for the first time next month.

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New Israeli technology improves turbine output and efficiency across the board and ensures that even in cities wind farms can generate clean and reliable power. Anyone who has ever watched a windmill knows that turbines can generate electricity.

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Solar Roadways, a project to replace over 25,000 square miles of road in the US with solar panels you can drive on, just received $100,000 in funding from the Department of Transportation for the first 12ft-by-12ft prototype panel.

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SolarBee, the North Dakota company that has made a name for itself with solar-powered circulators to improve water quality in ponds and lakes, has developed solar equipment for wastewater treatment plants as well.

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Cleantechnica compiled a list of the greenest states in terms of green energy production and use and the winners might surprise you...

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What I've Learned from my Last Split Air Conditioner

The global warming has wrecked havoc on the earth as the temperature is rising and touching a new high every year. The people across the globe are suffering from the ill effects of global warming.

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Michigan and Detroit's Big Three automakers will receive at least half of $2.4 billion in battery and electric vehicle grants that the White House is announcing today. Five teams in Michigan will receive $966 million of the $1.5 billion in battery manufacturing grants.

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Obama's Health Care Plan to include mandatory energy producing, excersice camps. (News Parody)

In a joint announcement, a new program introduced into a health care bill under consideration by the House, was heralded by the Obama Administration's Health Care and Energy Czar's as, " A program that would be one of the most innovative initiatives put forth by the administratio …

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Doug Snower's neighbors in Highland Park stared hard when the silver and blue wind turbine first appeared on his garage roof.

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