Today, the U.S. harnesses less than 1% of its available wind power. Researchers around the country, many affiliated with Department of Energy programs, are busy working to boost that statistic. Learn ... Read More

April 2012 promises a wide array of regional and national energy conferences, with topics including: Hydropower Wind Power Biomass Utility reliability Distribution automation Get details on April 2012 energy conferences

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) in California has a vocal group of utility customers who want no part of new digital smart metering technology. The solution: an opt-out choice -- ... Read More

The natural gas industry and the public have been using the word "fracking" differently. Industry spokespeople and research scientists who speak of fracking are referring to the process of blasting pressurized ... Read More

A line-up of important energy conferences take place this coming March. Highlights include: Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Annual Regulatory Information Conference Platts Annual Coal Properties & Investment Conference Marcellus Shale Summit: Drilling and Completions Annual ... Read More

As urban shale gas well drilling increases, so does pressure on area fire departments. In Arlington, Texas, where gas well releases have required fire department services, the fire chief is ... Read More