“green-energy” Charts
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Alternative Energy »
American citizens were asked if the U.S. should solve its energy problems by emphasizing production of more oil, gas and…
Improvements Needed to Xcel’s Proposed MN Solar Program »
Xcel Energy has published their proposed community solar program on September 30, 2013. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance has submitted…
Wind Energy Jobs in the US »
Wind power is an affordable, efficient and abundant source of domestic electricity. It's pollution-free and cost-competitive. Today, American wind generates…
Energy in Minnesota: Nothing Xcels Except the Price »
Xcel’s retail electricity rates have risen nearly 40% in the past decade and the utility announced its intention to increase…
Local Solar Power is Best »
For solar power, bigger isn't better. Instead, solar sized to the community and built in the community can be built…
Trends in Energy Production from Biogas »
Biogas comes from animal manure, and is perhaps the ultimate win-win energy source, allowing farmers to produce their own electricity…
Citizens Claim US Gov't "Not Doing Enough" For Environment »
While the number of Americans that believe the government is doing enough for the environment is only 2 points from…
What Kind of Energy do Americans Want? »
Americans want the U.S. to put more emphasis on producing domestic energy using environmentally friendly approaches like solar power, wind…
Archaic Utility Rules Stall Local Solar Power Development »
Many people expect that solar power will dramatically expand once it becomes less expensive than grid electricity. But archaic utility…