Earlier this month, Google announced that they would no longer be mowing the grass/brush on sections of their Mountain View, California campus by conventional methods.  Instead, they will be opting for something(s) that have seen very little face time on the California Tech Circuit up to this point…goats.

That’s right, Google is employing 200 goats from herder/land management company/livestock temp agency California Grazing to “mow” the...

Following the debate on Capitol Hill on the federal renewable portfolio standard is a real reminder of the importance of voluntary renewable energy markets. Here we are, starting with a proposal that would have electric utility companies getting 25% of their electricity from renewable resources, like wind and solar, by 2020. By the time the bill is readying for a vote we are down to the possibility of 12% renewables by 2020.

Is there anyone...

Members of the Community Energy team recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil a solar photovoltaic (PV) system at The Goodwin Memorial Branch of the Hartford Public Library in Hartford, Connecticut.   The 8-kW solar system is the first installation of the 10 kW the City has earned through the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities program and is valued at approximately $80,000.

This installation is the result of the...

I like things that make sense.  In fact, that’s why I like the concept of sustainability.  When we think, plan and act sustainably we enjoy all of what life has to offer today without compromising the future.

Sounds pretty simple.

I’m sure if you asked, most people would opt for a sustainable planet over one that is in a tailspin of decay. So why then is there such a disconnect in the way we choose to live?  Why do we...