Apple’s Massive Solar Farm Could Power Its Entire California Operations

Apple’s Massive Solar Farm Could Power Its Entire California Operations

Posted on: Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

Apple is investing in a vast solar plant in Northern California that will generate as much electricity as the company uses to power all its operations in the state.

World’s Largest Solar Plant Opens in California Desert

Posted on: Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

The Southern California desert is now home to the world’s largest solar power plant.

Protecting Utilities from the Risk of Data Breach

Posted on: Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

Energy is the lifeblood of the economy. It powers our homes and businesses, and supports critical government services that ensure our public safety.

Energy Department’s Race to 7-Day Solar Prize Competition to Speed Solar Deployment

Posted on: Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

The Energy Department today announced final rules for a prize competition to make it faster, cheaper, and easier for Americans to install solar energy systems and spur solar deployment nationwide.

Obama Orders Greenhouse Gas Cuts

Posted on: Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

President Barack Obama ordered the federal government on Thursday to cut its emissions of greenhouse gases by 40 percent, as the U.S. seeks to spur other nations to get serious about climate change.

Illinois Holds Onto First Place in USGBC’s Top 10 States For LEED Green Building

Posted on: Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

Illinois is leading the pack once again this year on the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) top 10 states for LEED green building.

Shell Buys 30,000 Tons of Brazilian Ethanol for Import to Florida

Posted on: Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

In Florida, Royal Dutch Shell has booked 30,000 metric tons of ethanol from Raizen and Louis Dreyfus Commodities’ Biosev for shipment with end of March delivery.

AIF Promotes Energy Probe in New Florida Mineral Rights Working Group

Posted on: Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) launched the “Florida Mineral Rights Working Group” as they look to further energy exploration across the Sunshine State.

$500M Solar Energy Firm Conergy To Run Global Operations From Aventura

Posted on: Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

A European energy company that faced insolvency three years ago is now generating $500 million in annual revenue, thanks to an Aventura firm’s takeover.

NextEra Energy No. 2 in the Nation in Federal Subsidies

Posted on: Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

NextEra Energy has received more federal subsidies since 2000 than almost any other company in the U.S., according to a new report.