ALTERNATE ENERGY: Now Algae-powered hybrid

STEP IN A POSITIVE DIRECTION The car, aptly dubbed the “Algaeus” — built into the shell of a Toyota Prius — will take off today on a 10-day nationwide tour, stopping first in Sacramento, where governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is planned to pour a vial of algae into its gas tank. Sapphire’s algal...

September 18th, 2009 | GO GREEN | Read More

ALTERNATE ENERGY QUEST: Continues in Nevada

QUEST FOR ALTERNATE ENERGY NV Energy and Solar Millenium, together with its joint venture partner MAN Ferrostaal Inc., have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop solar power facilities in Amargosa Valley. The initial project under consideration is a 250-megawatt solar trough technology plant,...

August 25th, 2009 | GO GREEN | Read More

CLEAN ENERGY SUMMIT 2.0: Sen. Reid leads the way

SEN. REID AT CLEAN ENERGY SUMMIT Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the Center for American Progress Action Fund have once again brought together some of the most respected leaders from industry, science, government, and advocacy organizations to discuss a policy...