Apr 13 Watch 7:25 Small Florida community aims for energy independence by harnessing the power of the sun By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman, Kate Tobin Florida may be called the Sunshine State, but it is no stranger to the damaging impacts of climate change. Miles O'Brien profiles one small Florida community that is trying to take advantage of all that sunshine, billed as the country's… Continue watching
Jun 22 Why Trump is supporting solar panels along the U.S.-Mexico border By Jill Colvin, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants to add solar panels to his long-promised southern border wall — a plan he says would help pay for the wall’s construction and add to its aesthetic appeal. “We’re thinking about building the wall… Continue reading
May 06 U.S. investment in renewable energy outpaces fossil fuels By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press 2015 was the second straight year U.S. investment in renewable energy projects has outpaced that of fossil fuels. Robust growth is once again predicted for this year. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 9:54 Debate over solar rates simmers in the Nevada desert By Sam Weber, Laura Fong The future of home-based solar power is on the line in Nevada, as solar advocates and utility companies debate how to regulate so-called 'net energy metering' rates for customers using solar panels connected to the grid. NewsHour's John Larson reports. Continue watching
Dec 01 Using Blu-ray discs to improve solar cell technology By Justin Scuiletti Researchers from Northwestern University, in a study published in the journal Nature Communications, found that the way data was written to Blu-ray discs -- a high-definition format for movies, television and other video -- made it perfect for improving… Continue reading
Sep 18 White House announces plan to train 50,000 people, including veterans, to install solar panels By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. is planning to train veterans to become solar panel installers in the next six years, the White House said Thursday. Continue reading
May 17 Watch News Wrap: Future of Eurozone Uncertain as Greek Credit Rating Drops News Wrap: Future of Eurozone Uncertain as Greek Credit Rating Drops… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch ‘Empowerhouse’ Goes Beyond the Solar Decathlon to Make Green Energy Affordable For more on this story, go to http://www.pbs.org/newshour/… Continue watching
Oct 23 Watch Competition Puts Energy-Efficient, Solar-Powered Homes on Display The U.S Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon brought teams from 20 universities to the National Mall to showcase their designs for a modern, solar-powered home. Interest in the event has grown amid new concerns over energy costs and climate change. Continue watching
Jun 19 Shuttle Undocks from Space Station After Construction, Computer Glitch By PBS News Hour The space shuttle Atlantis moved away from the International Space Station Tuesday after a nearly 10-day stay during which astronauts installed a truss and pair of solar arrays, and experienced a temporary computer meltdown. Continue reading