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Home Star energy retrofit bill passes House; is backed by broad coalition; rules

For years, energy-efficiency advocates have been beating their head against a wall. Efficiency saves money, reduces emissions, creates jobs, and enhances economic competitiveness. It ought to be the first item on the energy policy list—the “first fuel,” as they say—and the subject of broad bipartisan consensus. And yet ... it’s not. Instead it’s mostly ignored or given lip service. Even the fairly strong efficiency provisions in the Waxman-Markey climate and energy bill passed last summer by the House were a fraction of what could profitably be achieved.

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Cisco Takes Charge of Greenpeace's 'Cool IT' Rankings

Based on the strength of its smart grid and energy management technologies, Cisco doubled its score in the latest green IT rankings to take first place; Ericsson, IBM and HP also scored well in the new report.

Obama Already Has $72B on Tap to Green Buildings, Study Says

President Obama and his administration have an arsenal of more than 30 existing programs worth $72 billion at their finger tips that can be used to increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings and multifamily housing.

ARPA-E Announces $106M in Futuristic Projects

Biofuels from electric currents, novel battery approaches, and advanced carbon capture mechanisms are the winners.

Israel Greentech Startups in Palo Alto

Ten Israeli startups make their pitch to Silicon Valley investors.

Fjords, Caves and Mines: The New Tools for Building Data Centers

It’s the computing room for the Hall of the Mountain King.

Sam's Club Installs 17 Micro Turbines

Today, in Palmdale, California, Walmart (NYSE:WMT) flipped the switch on 17 small wind turbines in the parking lot of bulk retailer, Sam’s Club. Based upon estimates, Walmart and Sam’s Club believe the turbines will generate about 76,000 kWh of energy annually, which is enough to power more than six average homes over the same period of time. As Adobe did in the corporate setting with 20 Windspire turbines, with this announcement, perhaps you can say Walmart is flexing its muscles...