Energy
Wal-Mart Launches Solar Power Initiative
Wal-mart will install solar rooftop panels at 22 facilities. Marc Gunther writes about the significance of the initiative.
Halting Global Warming On The Cheap?
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) latest report focuses on relatively low cost strategies to reduce the emissions of global warming gases -- at least when compared to cost of inaction.
Delaware Residents Rally Behind Wind Power Plan
Delaware is considering three proposals for new environmentally-friendly power plants, and many residents are supporting a plan to build a large offshore wind farm. A recent survey showed that more than 80% of residents favored the wind farm option.
Fuel Cell Bus Fleet Plan Unveiled For British Columbia
Officials in British Columbia have announced plans to create the world's first fleet of buses powered by fuel cells. The fleet would debut in the city of Whistler by the 2010 winter Olympics.
Increased Fuel Efficiency Wreaks Havoc On Highway Trust Fund
As vehicles become more fuel efficient, their drivers pay less in fuel excise taxes, the main source of road funding. Fuel efficiency will likely increase as a global warming reduction strategy, while fuel excise taxes remain largely stagnant.
What Do You Value More -- Clean Air Or Clean Water?
The power company says the controversial Klamath River hydroelectric dams are a source of clean energy that does not contribute to carbon emissions. Environmentalists and fisherman believe the dams have damaged the river and threatened livelihoods.
Transporting Green Energy May Threaten Natural Resources
As California tries to meet its goal of 20% renewable energy use by 2010, it faces the challenge of transporting all that renewable energy without negatively affecting the state's other natural resources.
The Top 10 Green Buildings
The American Institute of Architects has released its list of the Top 10 Green Buildings in the U.S.
The Next Generation of Sustainable Development
National award winning "green development" is getting attention in Salem, Oregon.
New Greenhouse Gas Rules For Massachusetts Developers
New rules have come into effect in Massachusetts that will require developers of large-scale projects to estimate and reduce their greenhouse gas production.
A City Off The Grid
A town in England has completely cut itself off from the national power grid, providing all its own energy with mini power stations and renewable energy. Some doubt the system's practicality, but others say it is the new standard for cities.
Myths About Solar Power
A marketing campaign hopes to educate California homeowners of how solar power works.
World's Longest Tunnel Planned
Russia plans to build an undersea tunnel across the Bering Strait to Alaska.
The Ethanol Hoax: How The U.S. Is Losing Its Edge
In transportation, energy, and green technology the U.S. is falling behind, writes Nicholas Von Hoffman.
The Home Depot 'Paints' Itself Green
With stores in Canada already successfully selling its environmentally friendly products, the Home Depot looks to become the largest retailer of eco-friendly products in America.
Does Solar Power For Your Home Make Financial Sense?
At least for now, using solar panels to power your home may not help you save money.
Top Ten U.S. Cities Using Renewable Energy
Which of the largest 50 U.S. cities provide citizens with the highest percentage of power produced from renewable energy? SustainLane Government determined the percentage of each city's electricity that comes from renewables.
Wind Farms Spark NOMB Complaints
As the Not On My Beach crowd speaks out against wind farms, a certain level of hypocrisy emerges and shows the way for NIMBYs everywhere.
How The West Can Win: Transforming The Energy Debate
Western states are leading the nation in innovations to build a clean-energy economy.
The Ugly Colors Of Green Power
Getting power generated from eco-friendly renewable energy sources in rural to energy-hungry urban areas requires transmissions lines that are harmful to the environment.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
