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EIA Reports Drop in Energy Use for Manufacturers
Historically, the amount of energy consumed in the United States has been astronomical. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), Americans tripled their energy consumption between 1949 and 2011. But in 2009,...
Are Traditional Utilities Becoming Obsolete?
The next time you’re driving around town, observe the community and see how many homes and businesses have installed solar panels. You may be surprised at how common these devices have become in recent years. In fact, some believe...
Energy Innovation: Massive Solar Downdraft Tower Proposed in Arizona
The U.S.-Mexico border has been gaining attention lately, but not for what you might expect. Solar Energy, Inc. is attempting to build a massive hollow tower reaching 2,250 feet in height and 500 feet in width. If approved, this colossal...
Earth Hour 2013: The Results Are In
This past Saturday, residents and businesses around the world worked together to give back to the planet by reducing their electricity consumption for Earth Hour 2013. Beginning at 8:30pm, participants began voluntarily shutting off...
Who Will Jump on the Fracking Bandwagon Next?
What’s the hottest trend in energy that’s causing some countries to jump on the bandwagon? Fracking. The process of shooting a water-sand-chemical mix into shale formations in order to release natural gas or oil is quickly spreading...
Energy Industry Faced with a Possible Workforce Shortage
The energy industry may be booming, but the amount of skilled workers seems to be dwindling. The industry is looking at a possible shortage of employees within the next decade, a huge inconvenience with many major projects soon to be underway....
Japan's Methane Hydrates and the Future of Global Energy
All eyes are on Japan as they recently became the first country to successfully extract natural gas from methane hydrate deposits, commonly referred to as “flammable ice,” located nearly 900 feet below the seabed. For a country that imports...
Natural Gas Vehicles Driving in a Vicious Circle
The U.S. is in the midst of a natural gas boom, thanks to new forms of technology that make it possible to reach this resource in areas where it was previously unattainable. As a result, in 2012, the price of natural gas dropped to its lowest...
Gas Prices Rise Despite Epic Oil Boom
We’ve all noticed it. The price of a gallon of gasoline always seems to be increasing. Can’t we catch a break? Will the price at the pump ever fall? Unfortunately, it’s not looking good. Even with the current boom in...
5 Ideal Participants for Demand Response
Demand response has become a popular program among a variety of different buildings and organizations. For years, utility companies have relied on this program to protect the electric grid in times of extreme demand. During peak hours, electricity...
Obama Nominates Energy Dream Team
This week, President Obama made three nominations to complete the team that will manage energy and environmental issues throughout his second term. These nominees include Ernest Moniz for energy secretary, Sylvia Matthews Burwell as White...
Can You Guess Where the Latest Oil Boom is Occurring?
Take a second to think about a few oil-rich countries. Which ones come to mind? Most likely you are imaging places like Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Iran, but a new oil powerhouse is beginning to materialize. With the recent boom in...
