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The No-Brainer Push for Wind Power from T. Boone Pickens

By�Bryan Welch — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:46:35 CST

T. Boone Pickens is the very embodiment of the Texas oil tycoon.�He's also, arguably, the world's leading advocate for wind energy.

Evergreen Institute Releases 2010 Class Schedule

By�Dan Chiras — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:25:17 CST

Check out these renewable-energy�courses to see if there's an Evergreen class for you.

11/16/2009 -- Environmentalists alarmed by Puerto Rico policies

By MIKE MELIA Associated Press Writer — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:13:57 CST

Environmentalists say Puerto Rico governor rolling back environmental protection

Green Energy Breakthroughs

By Scott Gibson — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:40:54 CST

When you start reading about technology, it seems as though every day there's a revolutionary new breakthrough related to renewable energy. From superwindows to solar panels to the smart grid, there's a world of promising new technology being developed that will help us produce more renewable energy and consume fewer fossil fuels. Here's a rundown of five developments we think will make a difference in the next few years.

Renewable Energy in REAL School Gardens

By Anna Flin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:26:45 CST

Rainwater Environmental Alliance for Learning (REAL) School Gardens, with the help of a grant from the Motorola Foundation's Generation Innovation program, works to teach kids about gardening and power from the sun and wind.

Solar Decathlon 2009 Update: Team Germany Wins Again

By Anna Flin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:43:35 CST

Team Germany takes first place in the 2009 Solar Decathlon, followed by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in second and Team California in third.

Solar Decathlon 2009 Update: The Little House from a Big Town

By Anna Flin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:51:31 CST

Rice University's ZEROW HOUSE takes first place for hot water and�second for architecture and market viability at the Solar Decathlon 2009 in D.C.

More Advice for Landing a Job in Renewable Energy

By�Dan Chiras — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:45:30 CST

When you're looking for a job, there's just no substitute for getting out and meeting the professionals in the industry.

California Commits to Renewable Energy

From EERE Network News — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:28:45 CST

The Golden State invests $3.1 billion in energy efficiency�- the largest such investment ever made by a state - and will require state utilities to get a third of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020.

Do You Use CFLs at Home?

By�Megan Phelps — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:41:30 CST

Tell us what you think! We'd like to know whether you're using compact-fluorescent light bulbs�at home and why or why not.�