Elk River places itself on the cutting edge of renewable energy and energy efficiency with 16 demonstration projects and counting.

The city of Lodi and Imperial Valley Irrigation District team up with the Rahus Institute to challenge students to "think solar."

For energy-wise businesses and agencies, vending machines can be a source of significant electricity savings.

The 1-MW Saguaro Solar Trough Generating Station could be the solar technology comeback story of the year.

Doubling up on simple off-the-shelf technology is giving a municipal utility more control over its load.

Iowa utilities are discovering that ethanol isn't the only way to get energy from corn.

Utah House Bill 80, Energy Savings in State Buildings, aims to increase the energy efficiency of the Utah economy by changing the marketplace.

From extensive recycling programs to hybrid ferries serving Alcatraz Island, the National Park Service is a leader in sustainable operations.

A comprehensive report from the Western Governors' Association shows that the West has the technology and resources to meet its energy needs.

Western's Renewable Resources Program manager is a vigorous supporter of DOE's wind program and a valuable resource for Western customers.

Evaporative cooling may—or may not—be an economical option for cooling commercial buildings. It all depends.

• USDA loan program encourages energy-efficient homes
• Report finds integrating wind easier, cheaper than believed
• Solar technicians in demand in New Mexico
• Energy-efficient building guide now available in Colorado
• Waverly to fill largest transformer with soy oil

A pocket-sized monitor can help determine actual savings from some types of energy-saving devices.