Renewable Energy

Geoengineering will be a growth sector in the age of climate change. The latest global warming "miracle cure" for the big CO2 problem is a new technology said to be able to extract carbon from the air and condense it into fibers that could be used as building materials or to produce components for electronics, cars, clothing and other manufactured goods.

In Auburn, NY, the hot political issue is economic development. Both candidates emphasized job creation with a youthful population base. Lattimore pushed for large-scale manufacturing plants and renewable energy projects to the Auburn area.

A bricks-and-mortar SimCity is set to rise near Las Cruces, NM.

Block Island, RI is poised to win the race to set up the first offshore wind farm in U.S. waters.

The most logical place in the world for solar power can’t get its act together.

China is the top-ranked nation among Renewable Energy Investment Leaders in Business Facilities’ annual Global Rankings Report. Switzerland retained its crown as the top-ranked nation in Global Competitiveness.

Cape Wind, planned as the nation's first offshore wind farm, appears to be dead in the water.

Google will build a $600 million data center in Alabama’s Jackson County, creating up to 100 jobs at a facility powered by renewable energy.

Radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster lands on the Japanese prime minister's roof.

The resource recovery company is investing $45 million in a former International Paper plant, a project that will create 91 jobs.

Locations across the nation are rapidly applying the best practices needed to meet the requirements of new and expanding 21st century businesses. This makes it much tougher for us to pick the best of the best, so we’ve expanded our showcase to make room for an ever-increasing number of economic development leaders.

Solar power provider 510nano Incorporated to invest $11 million to relocate headquarters.

The Golden State's reputation for a high cost of doing business doesn't seem to be hurting it.

Pennsylvania's new governor wants the natural gas boom to power economic development efforts in the state.

The revival of the U.S. nuclear power industry hinges on a much-delayed project in Georgia.

As Niagara Falls freezes to a trickle, the nation's scientists quietly reveal their plan to combat global warming.

With more than 40,000 businesses and 430,000 workers, advanced energy is projected to grow 17 percent this year.

When operational by the end of 2015, the plant will be Utah's largest solar energy generation facility.

New infrastructure investment project will provide enhanced reliability and resiliency for PG&E customers in the Central Valley region.

CoolCalifornia City Challenge recognizes the best cities in the state--for energy management.