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Want Low-Cost Power? Bank on Innovation

Want Low-Cost Power? Bank on Innovation

Posted by Letha Tawney | Dec 27, 2011

Letha Tawney of World Resources Institute addresses the benefits of public investment in energy innovation Read More »

May I (Re-)introduce You to District Energy?

May I (Re-)introduce You to District Energy?

Posted by Tom Osdoba | Oct 17, 2011

Recently, many cities have begun taking another look at district energy to address their energy challenges. Whether they are championing strategies to secure energy supplies, insulate themselves from price instability or reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cities are finding district energy can do all of these simultaneously. Read More »

Forecast for Solar: Don’t Like the Weather, Wait Five Minutes and It’ll Change

Forecast for Solar: Don’t Like the Weather, Wait Five Minutes and It’ll Change

Posted by Tom Osdoba | Oct 14, 2011

The price of installed solar PV has plummeted and is approaching the point at which we no longer should even pretend that solar is a more expensive alternative than other forms of energy. Read More »

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