renewable energy

Saving the Environment: Moving from Warm and Fuzzy Arguments to Hard-Nosed Economic Ones

It’s always been maybe a bit too easy to appeal to people emotionally when arguing to save endangered species, or protect diverse ecosystems. Tug on some heartstrings by showing footage of polar bear cubs at play, or a desert sunrise, and you’ve got people hooked. For a moment…

Foreign Companies Get Lion’s Share of Energy Funds

A new report from the Investigative Reporting Workshop (American University) shows that over 80% of wind energy grants have been awarded to foreign companies. Is this right?

Get on Board The Climate Legislation Train

The American Clean Energy and Security Act is currently working its way through the Senate. There is a lot at stake, and both sides are pushing some pretty outrageous claims, so it can get kind of confusing. Here are the basics you should know…

What Are Renewable Energy Credits?

Renewable Energy Credits are certificates issued by a government agency to a power company which utilizes environmentally friendly methods to generate electricity. The Renewable Energy Credits can in turn be traded…