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!

Sustainable Energy Meets Social Network

The site's not complete yet, and on the surface Sustainable Energy Alliance appears to compete with many other sites in a few areas, but I like the idea of categorized membership levels (and different rates).

Want a green-collar job, but can't find one? Create your own

Great list that's going to reach 200 ideas over the next few days: http://greenbizplan.wordpress.com/200-green-businesses/

Climate change impact where YOU live/work

Useful mashup of the new report on the impact of climate change on the U.S. with Google Maps -- thank you, New Scientist!

Stimulus money, um stimulates climate change industry

Stimulus packages trigger climate outperformance, according to research from HSBC. As it was intended...Imagine that!