
Renewable energy generated more power than nuclear for first time since 1984
Nuclear power has dominated alternative energy sources in the United States for decades - that is, until this spring....

Tiny Scottish island powers itself with community-owned off-grid energy system
When you think of the future of electricity in the world, you probably don't envision a small island off the coast...

Can solar panels redeem this "environmental crime" in Brazil?
60 percent of Brazil’s energy comes from hydroelectric plants, but some, like the Balbina Dam, negatively impacted...

Uruguay now gets almost 95 percent of its energy from renewable sources
As the world awaits news from Paris about the next international climate deal, some smaller nations are taking...

Solar and wind power are now cheaper than coal or natural gas in some markets
While renewable energy has been getting more affordable for residential installations, that has not always been...

M-22 House Runs on Geothermal and Hydropower in Northern Michigan
M-22 House is located on a tall ridge overlooking Grand Traverse Bay with views that encourage discovery of the...

Denmark Now 25 Percent Powered by Offshore Wind, Aims to Double Capacity by 2020
Denmark has an impressive track record when it comes to the adoption of renewable energy, and the nation has been...