Nevada

When most people think about renewable energy and the Nevada desert, the image of large solar installations comes to mind.

ViaLogy Plc (LSE: VIY), the Pasadena, California small-cap spin-off from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratories that provides proprietary QuantumRD seismic interpretation sensor technology to help oil explorers avoid drilling dry holes, has entered the green energy realm.

What started as NanoDynamics Holdings, Inc., a company that made and sold soy-blend scented candles and oils, has become an unlikely player with a stake in the future of the electric car.

Most people associate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with space exploration, but it turns out the agency develops innovate technologies in other areas, including biofuel development. Who knew?

Despite the recession, U.S. Geothermal energy capacity expanded by a robust six percent in 2009, due to six new geothermal plants which came online, adding 176.68 megawatts (MW) of capacity.

The largest thin film solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the United States, recently began commercial operations in California.

The United States Department of the Treasury awarded a $57.9 million federal grant to Nevada Geothermal Power (CVE:NGP).

New York State lawmakers unanimously passed legislation authorizing municipal loan programs for renewable and energy efficiency improvements on homes and Businesses.

Energy experts agree the U.S. should be using more geothermal power.

Florida Power & Light Company (NYSE:FPL) announced that it expects the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center in Arcadia to deliver electricity to customers later this month – ahead of schedule.