Solar
Countryside Montessori Charter School
This was the 2nd place winning idea in the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards 2011. Catie, a 2nd grader, and Achyudhan and Eyra (3rd graders) developed this idea for future green residential energy.
Keep It Green
Companies in the renewable-energy and clean tech arena are pioneers in leading the world into a cleaner future. But they can’t do anything to change the dirty past. Right?
Wrong. Many of these green companies are not only setting the world on a... Read More
Is nuclear power safe?
Could tornadoes be linked to climate change?
Do you prefer the freedom of boxers or the security of briefs?
Bill Nye answered two of those questions when we sat down with The Science Guy on Friday, plus more submitted by the... Read More
Planet Forward
Planet Forward met up with Bill Nye at the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards last week. See the first item on his #EnergyToDo list. Tell us yours on twitter. (@Planet_Forward)
Middlebury College; U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Competition
This summer the Middlebury Solar Decathlon team is building a 100% solar-powered home to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. Planet Forward has been tracking their progress. Watch the latest
Middlebury College; U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Competition
This summer the Middlebury Solar Decathlon team is building a 100% solar-powered home to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. The biennial competition draws 20 collegiate teams from all over the world to showcase solar... Read More
Advanced Technology Industries Inc
Envision Solar seeks to provide low-cost, solar-powered micro housing to victims of natural disasters. Can factory-made homes accelerate the rebuilding process in devastated communities?
Middlebury College; U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Competition
This summer the Middlebury Solar Decathlon team is building a 100% solar-powered home to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. The biennial green-building competition draws 20 collegiate teams from all over the country and... Read More
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are developing Conductive Paint for Flexible Solar Panels
National Science Foundation
Researchers at the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of Minnesota are developing conductive paint for making flexible solar panels. Efficient, flexible solar panels will be important for wide-scale use of... Read More
Planet Forward
Can your community turn tragedy into opportunity? Bill Worthen, American Institute of Architects' National Director and Resource Architect for Sustainability, sits down with us to talk about LEED certification and how disaster can provide... Read More