In order to entirely offset its massive energy consumption, the Empire State Building owners will purchase over 50 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy certificates (RECs) annually. In a two year deal with carbon offset company, Green Mountain Energy, the renewable energy contract will provide the towering 2.85 million square foot building with clean wind power and prevent 100 million pounds…

In an effort to expand its renewable energy investment portfolio, GE Energy Financial Services has announced its newest equity plunge in the largest wind power project in Idaho. Aptly titled Idaho Wind Partners project, the venture is anticipated to create roughly 175 construction jobs as well as permanent employment for operations and ongoing seasonal maintenance needs. Moreover, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory…

Cannon Power Group and Gemesa Technology Corp., Inc. recently announced that they have combined resources for the development of a string of wind farms known as the Aubanel Wind Project in Baja California, Mexico – roughly 60 miles east of San Diego. As part of a 10-year agreement, Cannon Power Group will…

With opposition looming around every corner in the fight toward a clean energy economy, it comes as no big surprise that the Pentagon is now attempting to prevent the development of what promises to be the world’s largest wind farm in eastern…

According to a recently published report by Pew Charitable Trusts, China’s spending in renewable energy technologies increased by 50 percent in 2009; designating the nation as the current leader in renewable energy investments. The report revealed…