By Zachary Shahan •
December 1, 2009
A new initiative by New York City, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACENY) is making it possible for residents of New York to buy Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) through three easy steps on a simple, new website. The website is called Green Power NYC.
The program is starting off fairly limited, but is clearly helpful to consumers and the environment and is looking to grow.
By Zachary Shahan •
November 30, 2009
The largest working hydro-electric wave energy device was launched by Queen’s University Belfast, Aquamarine Power Ltd. and the Scottish government recently, bringing the global wave energy industry one major move forward.
The device is called Oyster. It is the only hydro-electric wave energy device producing power in the world, according to Queens University Belfast.
How does it work?
By Timothy B. Hurst •
August 20, 2008
As part of electricity restructuring efforts in the last few years, 25 states have adopted a Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS). This new policy promotes renewable energy sources that are consistent and compatible with competitive electricity markets and if efficiently implemented can develop 3,800 MW of new renewable energy capacity…North of the border in La Belle Province, Quebec, the public utility Hydro-Quebec is eager to capitalize on rising energy prices and high demand from the Northeastern and New York sates.
