Rising concerns about the need to reduce CO2 emissions and increase the use of renewable energy sources worldwide will stimulate the global photovoltaic market.

The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a proposed decision to launch a new renewable incentive program designed to drive mid-sized renewable energy development.

The federal government's failure to take easy and inexpensive steps, such as insulating walls and roofs and installing more efficient appliances, adds $1 billion a year to the energy and housing costs of 3 million of the nation's poorest families

The eco-friendliness of EVs all depends on how and when the batteries are charged. A number of utilities are offering special rates for charging EVs on off-peak hours. Those incentives may encourage maximizing total EV-related carbon emissions, particularly in areas with growing solar and wind resource penetration.