SPIE NewsroomScads of new smart grid researchZDNet (blog)Because I know you just can't get enough of the smart grid and smart meters, I wanted to direct your attention …Modernizing the US power grid: smart doesn't come smoothlySPIE NewsroomCi…
Is Hydropower Really a Clean Power Source?
TreehuggerIs Hydropower Really a Clean Power Source?TreehuggerBut should hydropower really be considered a clean power source? The simplest answer is 'sometimes'. Here's why: There are three broad types of hydropower …NEC meeting on 28th …
NREL Study Shows Power Grid can Accommodate Large Increase in Wind and Solar Generation
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory today released an initial study assessing the operational impacts and economics of increased contributions from wind and solar energy producers on the power grid. The Western Wind and Solar Integration Study exa…
Model Solar Car Races Demonstrate Renewable Energy’s Future
Middle school students from around the state will participate in the Junior Solar Sprint competitions on Saturday, May 22 sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The competitions give students the op…
NREL Highlights Utility Green Power Leaders
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) today released its annual assessment of leading utility green power programs. Under these voluntary programs, consumers can choose to help support additional electrici…
DOE Announces New Opportunities to Improve Commercial Building Energy Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced support for energy-saving commercial building projects as part of an ongoing effort by DOE to improve the energy efficiency of buildings in the United States. With money from the American Recovery and…