Wind Power Capacity in U.S. Jumped 27% in 2006

Wind power generating capacity increased by 27 percent in 2006 and is expected to increase an additional 26 percent in 2007, proving wind is now a mainstream option for new power generation, according to a market forecast released today by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Read More

Report Offers Guidance for Carbon Offsets Purchasers

A first-of-its-kind report evaluating companies providing retail carbon offsets to consumers has been released by Clean Air - Cool Planet. The 44-page Consumers' Guide to Retail Carbon Offset Providers is designed to help organizations and individuals that are considering purchasing offsets to help achieve carbon neutrality. Read More

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Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change

The most comprehensive review ever carried out on the economics of climate change, from the U.K. government. Read More

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Switching to Green: A Renewable Energy Guide for Office and Retail Companies

Provides essential information for companies wanting to "green" their energy supply. Read More

Cargill Announces Plans for Biodiesel Facility in Kansas City

Cargill and the Missouri Soybean Association have announced plans for a 40-million gallon-per-year biodiesel plant and 30-million-pound food-grade glycerin refinery adjacent to Cargill's existing soybean processing facility in Kansas City. Read More

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Energy Efficiency

This GreenBiz Essential explains why energy efficiency is an obvious choice for businesses that want to reduce costs, streamline operations, stay ahead of regulators, and contribute to a healthier environment. Read More

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World-Class Energy Assessments

Eighty energy experts offer their recommendations for overhauling the approach to conducting energy assessments. Read More

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Who Owns Renewable Energy Certificates: An Exploration of Policy Options and Practice

This April 2006 report provides information and insight to state policy-makers, utility regulators, and others about different approaches to clarifying the ownership of RECs. Read More

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Energy Management and Investor Returns: The Real Estate Sector

Study of energy management in the commercial property sector found that leaders in energy management achieved 34% better stock market and financial performance over the past two years. Read More

European Vintners to Sell Surplus Wine as Biofuel

European vehicles will be running on distilled French and Italian wine again this summer as the upcoming season's surplus production from European vineyards is turned into biofuel. Read More