Replace asphalt with ruggedized solar panels: why not?

Grist's David Roberts doesn't go into great depth here on the pilot project, but he does remind us that big problems require big solutions. But how build support for such a radical, wonderful project? Department of Energy is at least funding a demonstration project. The classic way to build Congressional support is to put some of the jobs created in each Congressional district. This meets that requirement handily!

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Intel's energy investments reveal patterns

It won't come as much of a surprise that the first five investments from Intel's venture capital arm's green initiative revolve around saving energy, smart grid and the like -- and are computing intensive. Check them out in Cnet's story.

New social network/industry association for sustainable energy

I've been asked to serve as one of the (unpaid) members of the Advisory Board of a new site that launched August 1. Sustainable Energy Alliance - http://www.sustainea.com -- aims to bring together people and their organizations working on solar, biofuels, wind, geothermal, wave and any other alternative energy solution. The idea is that the industry associations charge too much (thousands of dollars) but you don't get quite enough from the free groups, such as those on linkedin.com. Check it out!