Wind is an important source of clean, affordable American energy. Wind power supplies nearly 5 percent of our nation’s electricity demand across 39 states, and it’s getting cheaper every year thanks to new strides in wind technology and policy. Since the 1980s, the cost of deploying wind energy has dropped by 90 percent. Meanwhile,… Keep reading →
According to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” Dr. King’s words served as a special theme for the Minorities in Energy (MIE) STEM and Energy Literacy series kick-off… Keep reading →
Solar is increasingly providing clean, sustainable energy for our nation’s homes, businesses and industries. Clocking record-breaking growth and reaching a total of more than 4,700 megawatts of new installed capacity, 2013 was a big year for solar photovoltaic systems. But we’re also excited to watch 2014, which will mark a major milestone for a different… Keep reading →
Each year on November 11, our nation takes a day to honor our veterans. In truth, this is a responsibility we must act upon every day. On this day, we focus our minds and hearts on those who have served in uniform. Last week I visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where I met… Keep reading →
