When it comes to energy and the environment, most people want to do the right thing. But how many people actually contribute to improving energy use and environmental impact is another story. That goes for just about any industry, and few know it better than those at South By Southwest…

A New Song for Electricity in Southern California

Grid planners and policymakers in California are now trying to figure out how to replace San Onofre while maintaining reliability and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.

A Tale of Two Solar Cities

The fight for the title “Solar Capital of the U.S.” is on, and for two towns in California, things are heating up faster than a solar panel during summer peak! On the surface they couldn’t be more different … yet the sun unites them.

Want solar on my roof? Go ahead and pay me for it. Seriously. Here’s how.

In recent years, companies have made great strides in offering third-party financing to bring solar and energy efficiency to residential consumers with little or no money down. What if they paid you to put solar on your roof?

An Ultrarunner’s Guide to Efficiency, Renewables, and Resiliency

Ultrarunners are acutely aware of issues involving fuel and energy, of sustaining output over the long haul, of making upfront investments that pay back-end dividends. What can we learn from them?