The United States has been called the Saudi Arabia of wind, but transmission line deficiencies might keep the nation from achieving its wind energy goals.

Bill Hare, Greenpeace adviser and visiting scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Germany, responds to the call for carbon storage experiments in the depths of the Pacific Ocean

The people of Molokai could put themselves off the main electric grid by turning to alternative energy sources, according to Henry Curtis, director of Life of the Land, a non-profit organization that aims to protect life and land in Hawaii.

The Navy dedicated a 107-kW solar photovoltaic system at one of its housing developments and Hawaii's Governor used the occasion to tout the advancement of yet another renewable energy project in the state.

Activists oppose San Diego utility plan to run 23 miles through state park

Opponents are turning up the heat on a bill that would require all new single-family homes in Hawai'i to have solar water heating systems, with less than a week before the Gov. has to decide if she will veto it.

Texas is the leading wind state in the US accounting for 26% of the nation's total installed wind capacity.

The GOOD news is that the wind industry has made giant strides over the past year. The BAD News is that the supply chain needs to expand significantly to support continued growth. The UGLY news is that the U.S. does not have a consistent energy policy.

Congress' decision not to put a price on carbon emissions this year probably won't slow the growth of wind and solar power, but failure to extend tax breaks for these renewable energy sources could.

You want to go solar but can't afford those $40k panels for your roof? The City of Santa Monica has a few options, and some other valuable information to help shed light on a blooming alternative to soaring energy costs