wind energy
Record-Setting Bids for Feds' Offshore Wind Farm Leases Approach $2 Billion
This is the Biden administration's first sale of this nature, keeping with the president's plans to help alleviate the effects of climate change.
Offshore Wind Power Auction of 500K Acres Planned Off Northeast Coast
The wind energy created from this auction could produce up to 7 gigawatts of electricity and help power nearly 2 million homes.
Tiny Reactors Could Spark a 'Nuclear Revolution' to Fight Climate Change
As the demand for energy rises, miniaturized nuclear power plants could be a climate-friendly new source. But some critics aren't so sure
Europe's Energy Crisis Exposes Dependence on Vladimir Putin's Gas—For Now
President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is "ready" to supply Europe with more natural gas if needed.
U.S. Wants Offshore Wind Farms Off Coasts, in Gulf of Mexico by 2030
The U.S. wants to develop seven offshore wind farms to deploy renewable energy off the East and West Coasts, as well as in the Gulf of Mexico.
Can Warren Buffett's energy company save Texas and the rest of us?
Q&A With Berkshire Hathaway Energy's William Fehrman
Graphic Shows What Percentage of Texas' Energy Is Renewable
Texas' power network has been scrutinized in recent days as cold weather continues to cause nationwide blackouts. Here is where Texas got its electricity from in 2020.
Why Did Wind Turbines Freeze in Texas When They Work in the Arctic?
Some Texas officials have criticized wind power after turbines froze during the winter storm. But in Arctic regions, turbines are used regularly with measures in place to keep them running despite the chill.
Internet Compares Donald Trump to Don Quixote's Fear of Windmills
President Donald Trump's latest comments about wind power are being compared to Don Quixote's famous fear of windmills.
Google Buys Enough Wind Power to Offset Its Energy Use
Wind farms in Oklahoma, Iowa and South Dakota will help power Google's global operations.
Google Aims to Be 100 Percent Renewable From 2017
In 2015 Google consumed as much energy as San Francisco.
Why Britain Will Have Too Much Electricity This Summer
National Grid will issue emergency instructions to generators to "power off" plants.
Australia's Abbott Bans Investment in Wind Power
Tony Abbott has repeatedly referred to wind farms as "visually awful" and "noisy."
Wind Turbines Are Killing the Lesser Prairie Chicken
The heartland bird has lost 80 percent of its range in part because of renewable energy development.
The True Benefits of Wind Power
Wind turbines are appearing in greater numbers across the U.S. Are they worth the investment?
What's the True Cost of Wind Power?
The answer, my friend, is far more than we are being told.
This City Blows
The California desert is filling up with solar and wind farms the size of cities.
Is Texas the Greenest State? By One Measure, Maybe
Texans choose green energy more often than other consumers, report finds