This September 14, 2011 Renewable Energy World story addresses Hawaii’s initiatives to transition away from petroleum reliance to biofuels. Because of the state’s remote location and isolation, the state’s energy is nearly 90% petroleum-based. Currently, Hawaii’s electricity rates are three times the US average, and twice that of the second most costliest state. Hawaii Renewable Energy Development […]

Science Daily’s article, “Transition to Renewable Energy Stimulates the Economy, German Researchers Say,” describes findings from several studies by Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research, and Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety. Question: Is a transition to renewable energies too expensive in today’s financial climate? Answer: The transition will […]

The Department of the Interior (DOI) posted this press release regarding potential wind energy areas along the US Eastern seaboard. The draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and public comments are provided within the link. This is part of a “Smart from the Start” initiative, an environmentally responsible strategy for renewable energy along the Atlantic Outer Continental […]