The small start-up company has created software which allows stand-alone energy centers, like colleges or corporate campuses, to sell excess power back to the grid. (GreentechMedia)

Since lighting accounts for approximately 25% of a buildings electrical use, engineers are embracing ‘smart’ systems to improve efficiency. (EnvironmentalLeader)

From Marin county to San DIego, California water agencies are faced wtih increased demand and reduced supply and think it might be time to turn to desalinization.

A world-wide battle is being waged over the development of lithium-ion batteries and some suggest the federal government should help. (BusinessWeek)

The fast food chain unveiled it’s new eco-friendly restaurant in Carpenteria, CA and plans to use it as a prototype for it’s new stores. (GreenBiz)

The recently appointed Secretary of Energy says Nobel-level breakthroughs will be required in three areas to cure global warming. (NYTimes)

A recent study by consulting firm A.T. Kearney shows that companies with a firm commitment to sustainability  do better than their indstry peers. (GreenBiz)

The city will conduct a pilot project to turn used cooking oil, fat and grease into biofuels. (GreenBiz)

Germany generates 15% of it’s energy from renewable sources but hasn’t experienced any reduction in CO2 emissions: many blame the EU trading emissions system. (BusinessWeek)

Southern California Edison has announced a solar project that is even bigger than their earlier project, which was billed as the ‘largest solar deal’. (NYTimes)