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Going “Beyond the Light Switch”
Earlier this month, Beyond the Light Switch, a two-part, two-hour documentary narrated by Scientific American’s David Biello became available online. The series considers the trade-offs of various proposed energy solutions with great storytelling and a balanced perspective.
Take Me Out to the (Solar-Powered) Ballgame
Scoreboards big enough to be seen for miles, light fixtures bright enough to make the night seem like day, and enough deep fryers and beer coolers to satisfy the palates of 40,000 excited fans. Several franchises are tackling these energy challenges by installing renewable generation at their stadiums.
Mind the Gap: Backfilling Nuclear Shutdowns with Efficiency and Renewables in Japan, Germany, and California?
Electric utilities and policymakers in Japan and Germany have been scrambling for months to find ways to compensate for nuclear power plants shut down in the aftermath of Fukushima. Are longer-term energy policies shifting toward efficiency and renewables?
Which City Wins In Energy Star Rankings?
After a decade of Energy Star building labels, Los Angeles sits clearly at the top of a list of 25 cities that lead the nation with Energy Star-rated buildings. Find out if your city falls in the top 25.
