Category Energy conservation

Reviving nuclear power

President Obama this week announced a revival of the nuclear power industry with the first new planned new nuke plant in more than 30 years.  Obama promised loan guarantees of more than $8 billion. Why can’t a nuclear power plant…

Smart windows save energy

Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are working on “dynamic windows” that change shadings so as to better regulate energy and efficiency. Buildings consume 40 percent of the nearly 100 quadrillion Btus (quads) of energy the United States consumes…