NYSEG and RG&E Preparing for Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds

Fire concerns grow with gusty winds

We have a significant amount of dry, dormant grass. This is the fuel and with dropping relative humidity values and high wind gusts, any spark could create a quick-moving fire that will be hard to…

5 Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Keep Subsidizing Wind And Solar Energy

In the long run, subsidies actually hurt the very industries they’re supposed to help.

How Engineers Are Turning Wind Into Protein to Alleviate World Hunger

Researchers are attempting to use the extra energy from renewables' active periods into protein powder that may one day feed humanity.

Why Is Wind + Storage Getting Short Shrift?

Hybrid plants combining wind, solar and batteries can reliably supply electricity during peak-demand hours, the author writes.

If solar and wind are so cheap, why are their haters making so much noise

A report from US research labs shows natural gas as the leading reason wholesale electricity pricing has fallen over the last decade across the country, however, looking at key markets it is clear there are larger downward effects where wind and solar have been most heavily deployed.

How the U.S. power grid is evolving to handle solar and wind

As renewable energy sources move mainstream, electricity generation and distribution systems are getting an extreme makeover.

WEC Energy bets on solar, wind and natural gas. So, what about coal?

Solar and wind projects are the least expensive way for utilities to add new power generation. And that's changing how utilities plan to operate.

VERIFY: Is It Dangerous To Shower During A Thunderstorm?

How to Fight the Wind, the Elements, and Vampires

Alright, I probably should clarify - we're going to look at energy conservation. I admit that the title is a little confusing, so just know we're talking about

How to Build a Wind Turbine At Home

There is something remarkable in watching a wind turbine capturing the energy of the wind and converting it into clean electricity

8 Examples of Wind Powered Architecture

Wind energy has gained credence as a clean and renewable alternative to fossil fuel-based energy sources.

Why a Big Utility Is Embracing Wind and Solar

Building renewable plants from scratch has become cheaper in some parts of the country than operating old coal-fired plants.

Just how energy efficient are wind turbines?

Are wind turbines as green as they look, and are they net energy efficient?

How tech became the 'wind at the back' of the sustainability movement

Technology is a tool that companies can increasingly use to meet sustainability and climate emissions reductions goals.

How 11 Countries Are Leading The Shift To Renewable Energy

Who’s embracing wind? Solar? Geothermal? These countries could provide blueprints for the worldwide shift to renewable energy.

How many wind turbines power your office?

How many wind turbines power your office?<br>How many wind turbines (onshore or offshore) does it take to power your office? Use the calculator below to find out. You may be surprised at the answer! (Sorry, data is only available for EU countries)

Preventing and Preparing for Workplace Violence

Juries hold employers responsible for these incidents with increasing frequency and in staggering amounts. What more could you be doing to reduce your risk and keep your employees safe? 

Where’s the Money in Wind-Plus-Storage?

learn to dodge negative prices

Solar and wind farms are becoming adept at dancing around negative pricing events. Even some brown coal generators are showing surprising flexibility.

How this 'artificial blowhole' aims to make wave energy mainstream

The UniWave200's design aims to solve problems of efficiency, durability and accessibility that have so far prevented wave energy from joining the ranks of wind and solar.