Japan's Methane Hydrates and the Future of Global Energy

Countries including the U.S., Canada, Norway, and China are also interested in using hydrate deposits as an additional source of energy, since methane is a main component.
http://theenergycollective.com/sbattaglia/200361/methane-hydrate-futur

New Maryland Legislation Will Drive Offshore Wind Energy Development

At least 200 megawatts of offshore wind energy will soon be built off the shores of Maryland, thanks to new legislation passed this week by the state senate, now on its way to the governor.
http://theenergycollective.com/jessejenkins/196881/offshore-wind-energ

Wind Power Isn't Perfect, But It's a Hell of a Lot Better than the Alternatives

If we were to stick with our coal phase-out strategy without wind, we would need to burn more natural gas. The reality is that when the wind blows it gives us the opportunity to burn less natural gas when it's being used to displace coal. This is partially why greenhouse-gas emissions associated with electricity generation in Ontario have fallen by two-thirds since 2003.
http://theenergycollective.com/tyhamilton/174181/wind-power-isn-t-perf

Can Demand Response Help Us Achieve 100% Renewable Energy?

A recent study proposed that a mix of wind and solar energy production, along with energy storage technology and a standby supply of fossil fuel could create a 99.9% renewable energy grid by 2030. Could demand response provide that extra .01%?

http://theenergycollective.com/ecsjessica/169881/can-demand-response-h