Energy Matters Video News – Episode 66 – May 2, 2012
This week, Virginia reports on Australia’s renewable energy target under threat, the mining industry still on the subsidy gravy train and the US EPA’s latest top 50 Green Power Partnership rankings.
Wind Farms Will Cook The Planet
Well, that’s a slight (gross) exaggeration, but no doubt some in the anti-renewables lobby will attempt to amplify the findings of a recent study. We thought we’d try to grab your attention first.
Gas Price Hike To Hit Households Soon
It’s not just electricity prices that will increase sharply soon; gas will also – and the hikes could be in the double-digits.
Super Solar Panel Glass Boosts Efficiency
While solar panel glass is designed to reduce reflection; a new type of glass developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will virtually eliminate it altogether.
Free Solar Power Systems For Cayman Islands Households
The Cayman Islands government is taking an interesting approach to helping low income families battle increasing electricity costs – by providing free solar panel systems.
Most Overestimate The Cost Of Going Solar
A recent survey carried out in the USA reveals the vast majority of people overestimate the cost of installing solar power systems.
2012 P3 Award Solar Winners
The U.S. EPA has awarded more than $1 million in grants to 15 university and college teams for their innovative environmental solutions. Among the winners are several projects related to solar power.
Tonga’s Solar Grandmothers
Two grandmothers from the island nation of Tonga have acquired the skills to install solar panel systems in the nation’s communities without access to mains grid electricity.
The USA’s Biggest Green Electricity Users
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its Top 50 Green Power Partnership rankings, with Microsoft entering the top 5 and McDonald’s USA also making its debut appearance on the Top 50 list.
UK/US To Collaborate On Floating Wind Turbines
A new agreement between the UK and US governments will see an increased focus on developing floating wind turbines for use in offshore areas that have substantial wind resources, but which are off-limits to fixed-structure wind turbines due to water depth.