Darrell Delamaide is a writer, editor and journalist with more than 30 years' experience. He is the author of three books and has written for magazines, newspapers, and online media. A specialist in business and finance, he lived in Europe for many years, has traveled widely, and has a master's degree from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.
U.S. researchers are reporting breakthroughs in artificial photosynthesis that could result in a new source of renewable liquid fuels for cars, ships and planes. Renewable…
As it celebrates the 350th anniversary of its foundation this year, French multinational Saint-Gobain sees itself in the forefront of the meeting the challenge of…
Even as Saudi Arabian officials continue to tout its shift to renewable energy, it may be oil-poor countries in the region like Jordan and Egypt…
Government policies should shift incentives in solar energy away from rooftop deployment in residences toward utility-scale use because this is the most cost-effective way to…
A new attempt to generate electricity from solar power using a Stirling engine created a ripple of interest recently when an article in the Guardian…
If the goal of the EU’s Energy Union is to promote interconnectedness and stimulate competition, it may already be working with a project on its…
Electric, compressed natural gas, flex fuel and hybrid vehicles are all in contention as the US Postal Service replaces its 25-year-old fleet with 180,000 new…
California’s Public Utilities Commission earlier this month levied a record $1.6 billion fine against Pacific Gas & Electric Co., the state’s largest utility, in connection…
No doubt smarting from criticism about its lack of success in picking winners in alternative energy vehicles, the Department of Energy has given initial approval…
Researchers at the University of Texas have engineered a yeast cell that transforms sugar into biofuel to improve its yield and make it more competitive…
The move by California to require mandatory cuts in water use for the first time in its history has highlighted the world’s looming water crisis…
New Jersey’s plans for offshore wind energy have been stymied so far by a Catch-22 and backers blame Gov. Chris Christie’s presidential ambitions for blocking…
The newest Mercedes autonomous car looks like a car on the outside but like a lounge on the inside, with four swivel seats facing each…
A recent report from GTM Research and the Energy Storage Association, ‘U.S. Energy Storage Monitor,’ projected that the market will grow from $128 million last…
Growing scale in renewable energy projects has sharply reduced the price of sustainable energy to near parity with fossil fuels, creating new opportunities for energy…
Nicaragua’s concerted effort to develop renewable energy is beginning to pay off, with three-quarters of gross domestic primary energy supply and half its electric power…
Out of the gate, Italian central bank governor Mario Draghi was the frontrunner. He had restored the integrity of the Bank of Italy that was…
Oil Market Summary for 09/20/2010 to 09/24/2010. Crude oil prices battled their way to a gain for the week as worries about the economy warred…
Oil Market Summary for 09/13/2010 to 09/17/2010. Flagging consumer sentiment and renewed concern about deflation sent oil prices into the doldrums this week, as prices…
Oil Market Summary for 09/06/2010 to 09/10/2010. An uneasy market seized on an upward revision in crude oil demand this year and other bullish news…