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England proposes the Green Deal, South Korea investing billions in offshore wind, and IBM and Shanghai Power partner up to improve the reliability of power grids.

How will the energy industry be impacted by the midterm elections, California votes "No" for Proposition 23, and information about the world's greenest parking garage.

What one company is doing to tackle the "range concerns" of all-electric cars, new technology that allows electronics to power themselves comes to light, and details about the development of Nissan charging stations.

What one company is doing to tackle the "range concerns" of all-electric cars, new technology that allows electronics to power themselves comes to light, and details about the development of Nissan charging stations.

Household items are also embracing the shift toward alternative energy. Conventional consumer goods are now available using renewable energy. The newest item lining retail shelves is Logitech’s wireless solar-powered keyboard. The keyboard, dubbed the K750, can be charged using the sun or an indoor lamp and then function for up to four months of darkness. The keyboard has a lifetime of about 15 years and it is the slimmest model to reach markets.

The first wind turbine manufactured in the state of Michigan is unveiled, is the wind industry starting to lag in production, and a solar ranch being developed in Colorado.

How far can an electric car go, solar panel window technology becoming available, and a large wind development project is completed in California.

Which states are the best at being energy efficient, what role does Taiwan play in generating solar power, and a new spray-on dye that can boost renewable energy production.

We highlight some of the most important alternative energy companies, Ford to modify the Focus so that it can compete in the all-electric market, and new LED lighting to be added to the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge.

The DOE offers a partial loan guarantee to the world’s largest wind farm, which university became the first school to receive a license for producing and selling bio-diesel fuel, and Pennsylvania has a sticky electricity company merger on it’s hands.

The DOE offers a partial loan guarantee to the world’s largest wind farm, which university became the first school to receive a license for producing and selling bio-diesel fuel, and Pennsylvania has a sticky electricity company merger on it’s hands.

Duke Energy nears 1,000 MW of wind generation with a new plant going online in Wyoming, how much offshore wind generation opportunity is available to the US, are Americans still favoring solar power and which rental car company is introducing all-electric Sedans to their lineup in 2011.

A natural gas pipeline explodes in California, more Chinese companies pursuing electric cars and a new energy saving contest for the water industry.

A natural gas pipeline explodes in California, more Chinese companies pursuing electric cars and a new energy saving contest for the water industry.

OPEC’s oil production dropping, DOE invests $40 million in additional carbon capture projects, and Echelon signs up its first customer for its new control system software platform.

OPEC’s oil production dropping, DOE invests $40 million in additional carbon capture projects, and Echelon signs up its first customer for its new control system software platform.

Which country has the best environment for renewable energy projects, more schools implementing energy efficiency projects and a new green sponsor of the San Francisco Giants.

How much renewable energy is the US consuming? Which oil company is working to improve their back office, who’s #1 on Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing company list, and Utility Integration Solutions adds a Kennedy to its board of directors.

The first LEED for Existing Buildings Gold Certification is awarded in Georgia, which REP has the best customer service in Texas, which company is moving away from coal-fired power plants, and a new Energy Innovation Hub to be built at Penn State.

The world’s first green highway to be located in Finland, the largest decommissioning project of a nuclear power plant begins, and AT&T signs a power purchase agreement with SunEdison.

Weatherization programs get a big financial boost, is aggregation solar power purchases realistic, and your business can win $10,000 for becoming more energy efficient.

No timetable set for finishing the Gulf relief well, is the state of Pennsylvania going to deregulate its energy industry, and what makes a residential electricity customer from Texas happy?

The world’s first and most powerful x-ray laser introduced, how much oil is still polluting the Gulf of Mexico, and the Zero Race begins in Geneva.

Baltimore Gas & Electric keeps $200 million award from DOE to build a smart grid project, a new free commercial energy assessment available online, and Direct Energy to begin to sell electricity to homes and businesses in Maryland.

The Obamas vacation on beaches in the Gulf, construction on the largest wind farm in the southern hemisphere begins, and bulbs.com redesigns their website.

BP pays $50 million fine to OSHA for the 2005 deadly Texas City Refinery explosion, new data released by the EIA that shows energy consumption levels increasing over time, and the Asian Development Bank allocating another $1 billion for renewable energy investments.

Oil hovering around $78 a barrel, a new natural gas agreement for independent schools in Georgia, and a Spanish solar glass manufacturer to build their US headquarters in Arizona.

More efficient fuel being created for the military, an advisory board created for DOE Secretary Steven Chu, and San Diego School Districts installing solar.

BP’s relief well efforts nearing the Macondo well, more money for Algae based bio-fuels group Solazyme, and SAP cutting their carbon footprint.

The Clean Energy Technology Leadership Act is proposed to Congress, Navy invests in Hawaiian sugar cane, and who’s trying to make a vehicle that goes 50 mpg's?

BP successfully cements shut the damaged oil well, the DOE awards $1 billion to Illinois for a new clean coal project, and how close the US is to generating power from waves.

Scientists report that more oil has been removed from the Gulf waters than many expected, Montana getting creative with wind energy projects, and Tesla reports a larger than expected quarterly loss.

BP begins its static kill operation, are smart meters really that accurate, and wind energy generation increasing in the UK.

A new oil spill estimate released this week, how residents from the gulf are being impacted by the spill, and the DOE funds small businesses.

Americans still support offshore drilling, the world’s largest wind energy crane reaches N. America, & GM increases its 2012 product of the Chevy Volt.

An update on the Gulf Oil Spill clean up process, Chevron’s quarterly profit jumps, and Microsoft & BlueLine Innovations team up to create better home efficiency solution.

Gulf Coast Oil Disaster reaches its 100th day, IBM strengthening its energy management solutions and the world’s largest wind energy project gets underway.

BP formally announces senior leadership change, Hawaii receives $177 million loan guarantee for a wind-energy project and what’s it going to cost you to buy a Chevy Volt?

Oil spill puts BP CEO Tony Hayward on hot seat, an Energy Innovation Hub to be built in California & Honeywell adds to smart grid platform with E-Mon purchase.

DOE spends $30 million on residential energy efficiency research, BP sells $7 Billion in assets to the Apache Corporation, & an update on the Ethanol debate.

BP spill requires more testing, Siemens to build the country’s First CO2 Capture Project for Coal-fired Power Plants and China surpasses the US as the world’s biggest energy user.

The Daily Energy Report for Tuesday March 2, 2010 discusses oil hovering around $79 a barrel, Sharp completes large solar panel installation at Denver International Airport, and rumors of a Silver Spring Network IPO.

The Daily Energy Report for Monday, March 1, 2010 discusses GE working on a power electronic management system that better converts DC power to AC power, Google testing new solar thermal technology, and BMW receives a motorcycle design from ISD school in France that has a hydrogen fuel cell.

The Daily Energy Report for Tuesday February 23, 2010 discusses the DOE awarding $1.37 billion conditional loan guarantee to BrightSource Energy, IBM and Johnson Controls team up to tackle smart building technologies and a "Home of the Future" on display at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

The Daily Energy Report for Monday February 22, 2010 discusses oil hovering around $80 a barrel, the strike at Total's French refineries, Google application to buy and sell energy has been approved and Schlumberger acquires Smith International for $11.34 billion.

The Daily Energy Report for Friday February 19, 2010 discusses how special devices currently being tested at NASA could save U.S. trucking $10 billion a year in diesel fuel, Halliburton moving 150 jobs to Houston, and JP Morgan study finds major financial benefits for using less paper.

The Daily Energy Report for February 18, 2010 discusses Constellation Energy's plans to invest $90 million in solar power systems for commercial customers, Mitsubishi sets 2 PV conversion efficiency world records, & EcoATM announces first funding round.

The Daily Energy Report for Wednesday, February 17, 2010 discusses President Obama approving more than $8 billion in loan guarantees for the development of new nuclear power plants, GM Vice Chairman pushes for more e85 fuel pumps and British Airways purchases "sustainable jet fuel".

The Daily Energy Report for Tuesday, February 16, 2010 discusses Saudi Arabia beginning their first carbon capture project, 3TIER launching a new tool for identifying the best potential wind and solar project locations and Norway begins building the world's largest turbine.

The Daily Energy Report for Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 discusses 7 federal agencies offering almost $130 million to create a research center, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signs an executive order to end Cap & Trade, Ford launches their "Go Green" initiative & Bill Gates asks for "energy miracles" at TED.