Calif. Seeks to Create More Solar Homes
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California could have 1 million buildings producing solar energy by 2018, with half of all new homes powered by the sun, administration officials said as they outlined ways to meet one of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's more ambitious campaign promises.
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Researchers are harnessing solar energy to convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, which can be used to make fuels.
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Scientist assess the possibility of building giant solar panels in space in order to meet the planet's rising energy needs.
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By Kevin Howe, The Monterey County Herald, Calif.  Sep.
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Southern California is gambling its future power needs on its constant sunshine, wind and the ability of engineers to effectively harness those and other alternative energy sources.
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Some Holy See buildings will start using solar energy, reflecting Pope Benedict XVI's concern about conserving the Earth's resources, a Vatican engineer said Tuesday.
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By Mark Schwanhausser, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Sep.
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Signs suggest solar power might be reaching a tipping point.
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A top Silicon Valley technologist has devised a plan to reinvent the auto industry around electric-powered cars by building battery-charging stations around the world.
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By Sarah Jane TribbleWhen Bruce Karney heard Portola Valley residents had banded together to buy home solar systems at discount prices, his first thought was to wonder why he hadn't thought of the idea. His second was to figure out a way to get in on the deal.
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Photovoltaics made of nanowires could power small devices and lead to cheaper solar panels.
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Solar panels are a good source of home energy, but they can be an eyesore. Manufacturers want to make solar more popular by gussying up panels and integrating them into roofing materials. John Gartner reports from San Francisco.
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Berkeley needs a comprehensive and effective sunshine ordinance to promote openness in government and participation of all members of the public.   Many other Bay Area cities, including San Francisco, Oakland and Richmond, already have such legislation on the books.
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Consumers are being urged to implement more energy saving moves in the fight against global warming.
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ROME -- Some Holy See buildings will start using solar energy, reflecting Pope Benedict XVI's concern about conserving the earth's resources, a Vatican engineer said yesterday.
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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday threw his support behind a bill to dramatically increase the number of California homes using solar power, reviving a legislative effort that seemed all but dead last week.
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By The Sacramento Bee, Calif.  Jun. 16--If California hopes to clean up its air and remain a leader in the fight against global warming. It will need to develop new fuels and vehicles to complement the laws it has enacted.