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SolarCity says its new module is the most efficient rooftop solar panel in the world, but that title may already be held by a rival.

The LEED-certified Fitzpatrick Center had been identified as a leading cause of fatal bird collisions on campus, but a textured film for windows is expected to help.

A popular YouTube video shows pavement that can absorb 1000 gallons of water a minute

Developers announce plans for "energy neutral" and "solar standard" communities. Both are located in Austin, where the city council is pushing for more renewable energy.

A new study says the government is way off in its estimates of how much garbage is going into landfills, so methane emissions are higher than previously thought

An end to residential tax credits for solar systems is likely to mean sharp declines in installations, but there's no agreement in the industry on how to preserve it

The organization's current chief operating officer will take the reins when the current CEO leaves his post

A 50-unit project nearing completion will provide housing for some of the city's most needy citizens. This 'Housing First' effort also will save a lot of public money.

The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation has developed a program for tracking real-time energy use, and it offers the system to anyone who wants it

Researchers are developing new materials to replace rare-earth elements. Steep cost reductions are possible.