Nature.com California scientists push to create massive climate-research programmeNature.comKammen says that the institute’s backers would like to have the institute up and running by September 2018, when Brown is set to host a global climate summit in San Francisco, California. But the California initiative still faces significant challenges … and more »

Bloomberg The Energy Revolution Will Be OptimizedBloombergAnd as Nathaniel Bullard of Bloomberg New Energy Finance has pointed out, while the computing power of data centers has spiraled up in the past decade, their collective electricity consumption has climbed by just 7.5 percent. Over the same period, … and more »

Barron’s Renewable-Energy Investing Can Shine Despite TrumpBarron’sRenewable energy is one area which we think is set to benefit from increased demand as a result of the move to halt climate change. We believe renewables could potentially provide huge support to electricity suppliers in the longer term and help energy …City of Rochester is furthering commitment to…

Forbes Can Next-Generation Nuclear Power Meet World Energy Needs?ForbesAs the construction and adoption rates of nuclear facilities slow down globally, now more than ever it seems nations are gradually phasing out nuclear energy as a choice replacement option for fossil fuel-derived energy sources. The exit of industry … and more »

Greentech Media Bloom Energy and PowerSecure Land Country’s Biggest Fuel Cell Deployment to DateGreentech MediaLast year, fuel cell maker Bloom Energy and Southern Company microgrid subsidiary PowerSecure announced a partnership to bring 50 megawatts of fuel cells to market through upfront financing and power-purchase agreements. On Wednesday, the …Equinix to roll out Bloom Energy fuel cells…

Dallas News Why Texas isn’t worried about solar eclipse wiping out enough energy to power 120000 homesDallas NewsWhile Texas ranks ninth the nation in solar electricity generation, the amount is small compared to other fuel sources. Solar generation tripled in the last year but still only accounts for 0.6 percent of the state’s total. Wind…

Business Insider Total solar eclipse 2017: What is it and what will happen?ABC NewsTotal solar eclipses occur once every 12 to 18 months while partial solar eclipses, when the moon blocks only part of the sun, occur more frequently, though visibility varies, according to NASA. You must be in the path of totality to witness…

NBCNews.com Solar Panels Go Green — Literally. Here’s Why That’s a Big DealNBCNews.comSuch panels would afford a level of versatility that just isn’t possible with conventional solar panels — for example, red panels could be used on roofs, white ones on walls, and the green ones in natural settings — and thus do more than…

Chicago Tribune What was it like the last time a solar eclipse hit Chicago? Streetlights turned on, and so did people’s moodsChicago TribuneIn a total solar eclipse that is not annular, the moon is closer to Earth and therefore blocks all of the sun, producing an even more dramatic effect. At Wauconda’s Lake County Museum,…

WIRED How Solar Eclipses Illuminate the Marvel of ScienceWIREDA total solar eclipse is a spectacular event that has struck fear into people throughout history, and at the same time has enlightened us in our quest to understand the cosmos. Our ability to predict this year’s event with such specificity is thanks to … and more »