Alternative Energy

The new 'oil shock' is one of plummeting oil prices and its effect on alternative technologies and energy. Combined with the credit crisis, the fallout in some green technologies is shown by difficulties in attracting capital and customers.

October 22, 2008 - The Washington Post

Small wind turbines have been installed around the country, from Logan Airport in Boston to rooftops in New York and California. But many wonder if the turbines generate enough electricity to make economic sense, especially in urban areas.

September 5, 2008 - The New York Times

In August of 2006, an unknown Irish company called Steorn took out a full-page ad in The Economist to announce that they had created a magnetic technology that produced more energy than it used- essentially, a perpetual motion machine, the Holy Grail of energy.

June 24, 2008 - Tim Halbur

Planners in Saskatchewan, Canada encouraged the Schewes to build solar panels on their roof and go off the grid. Then they okayed a home next door that overshadowed the Schewes. Do homeowners have a 'right to light'?

June 14, 2008 - Canwest News Service

One of the hosts of Mythbusters turns his eye on new ideas for energy sources, from grape juice to used tires.

June 5, 2008 - Mother Jones

Household sewage is currently fueling cars in Sweden, and has for years. But Swedish industry has given up on the idea, investing in ethanol-based gasoline.

May 30, 2008 - International Herald Tribune

Offshore drilling company StatoilHydro is finding a new way to get energy at sea- with large-scale wind turbines.

May 29, 2008 - Energy Business Review

The Navajo Nation has announced plans to build wind turbines and generate electricity in the windy high mesas of Northern Arizona.

March 31, 2008 - The Arizona Republic