Energy News
U.S. Solar Jobs Grew 20% in 2013
An annual census of solar-industry jobs shows that solar employment grew 19.9 percent—faster than the national average employment rate—adding 23,682 new jobs in 2013....
It’s Electric! Heading Back to School in Style
As children head back to school this fall, some families may notice that their yellow school bus has gotten an upgrade. Electric school buses...
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North Carolina Ranks #2 in PV Installations
A recent solar industry report found a record level of photovoltaic installations in the U.S. in 2013, and ranks North Carolina as the number-two...
Energy News
Governors Pledge to Boost Electric Vehicles
Eight governors whose states collectively represent nearly a quarter of the U.S. car market announced last week that they're taking steps to put 3.3...
Energy News
China, California Sign Climate MOU
In a landmark agreement, China and California have committed to collaborate on efforts to combat global climate change, promote clean and efficient energy, and...
Energy News
How Efficient are Consumer Electronics?
The "Get Smart Guide: Energy Innovation for the Consumer Electronics Industry" analyzes some of the major devices we use in our homes and offers...
Energy News
‘A Republican Case for Climate Action’
Four Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) directors who served under Republican presidents penned a New York Times opinion piece called “A Republican Case for Climate...
Energy News
Scaling-up Renewable Energy Investments
A new study highlights the role of policy in unlocking record levels of private capital in the industry during the past decade. The study...
Energy News
Video: “How the Lights Stay On”
Wind and solar power are the fastest-growing sources of electricity in America and worldwide. We need reliable power—so what happens when the wind doesn't...
Energy News
Mortgages on Energy Efficient Homes More Successful
In the first study of its kind, University of North Carolina researchers found that loans on Energy Star homes are 32 percent less likely...
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Our Efficient Office
The Energy Foundation recognizes the importance of energy efficiency in buildings, which are the largest consumer of electric power. Over the past two decades,...