While all natural resources are created by the environment, some are regenerated much faster than others. We know that some of the resources we rely on have the potential to run out, while others are ...

The world still depends heavily on coal, oil and natural gas to meet its energy needs. However, the use of these energy sources has a drastic impact on the environment. Furthermore, fossil fuels are ...

THE global demand for energy has grown significantly over the past century due to population growth, industrial development and rapid urbanisation. Traditionally, most of the world’s energy has been ...

As Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), I accepted with pleasure the opportunity to write about the remarkable transformation of the energy sector by renewable energy ...

Today, we often hear about “drop-in” fuels. These are renewable fuels are specifically developed for use in existing, mass-produced, transportation vehicles and other equipment — ethanol blend ...

Small electric co-op in New Mexico separates from Tri-State to pursue solar option La Plata Electric Association has long touted its support for green energy, but now it’s close to reaching a cap on ...

The Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center published its Renewable Communities 2021 report which looks at seven case studies of cities, towns and regional agencies working towards complete ...

New analysis challenges primary energy accounting; it argues useful energy better reflects electrification efficiency and ...

Environmental impacts are an inherent part of electricity production and energy use. Electricity generated from renewable energy sources has a smaller environmental footprint than power from ...

This chapter considers the extent to which renewable technologies might contribute to the future U.S. electric power supply. To come to conclusions about the level that renewables might contribute to ...