By Robert Safuto on Oct 28, 2008 in News | View Comments
The San Jose Mercury News reports that the state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in California has rejected a contract between PG&E and Finavera Renewables. The chief reason given for the rejection was related to viability of the project. According to the story, “The commission noted that a prototype buoy deployed by Finavera off the Oregon [...]
By Robert Safuto on Feb 2, 2008 in Analysis | View Comments
A lot of emphasis is typically placed on the development and deployment of clean energy technology. The numbers of projects in the works are staggering. And while small-scale localized projects can help to make a difference, the major shifts in clean energy impact will occur when we can take clean supply sources to the masses. [...]
By Robert Safuto on Jan 29, 2008 in News | View Comments
KQED public radio in San Francisco has a show called Quest that focuses on science and the environment in Northern California. They recently produced this report on California clean energy companies. If you want to hear more about what’s happening on the cutting edge of clean technology then I suggest you give this one a [...]
By Robert Safuto on Nov 22, 2007 in News | View Comments
KQED Radio has produced an interesting audio segment on geothermal technology titled Geothermal Heats Up. It is definitely worth a listen.
By Robert Safuto on Nov 10, 2007 in Video | View Comments
Brad Barton from the U.S. Department of Energy giving a speech at the California Clean Tech Open. Brad is speaking on the U.S. governments efforts in the areas fuel conservation and energy efficiency.