Sauer Energy Inc. (OTCBB: SENY), a developer of the patented WindCharger vertical-axis wind turbine, announced that on Friday it purchased 100 percent of the assets of Poway-based Helix Wind Corp., manufacturer of small vertical axis wind turbine systems. 
Anyone looking to learn about energy efficiency, demand response, sustainability or new energy technologies can on May 11, when San Diego Gas & Electric holds its annual Energy Showcase, open to the public free of charge.
As preparations for the nation’s largest solar-powered boat competition enter the home stretch, student teams from 39 high schools throughout Southern California are fine-tuning their vessels for three days of racing as part of Metropolitan Water District’s Solar Cup.
Three individuals and the nonprofit group San Diego Coastkeeper will be honored for their collective efforts that have resulted in regulatory decisions that will clean up polluted parts of San Diego Bay and improve the bayfront.
As the state’s solar rebate program draws to a close, a local solar power installer is offering San Diegans a new incentive option, and will be holding a series of seminars detailing its program through Oct. 31.
The San Diego Association of Governments has added 75 acres to its combination of open-space habitats around the county with the recently announced purchase of two pieces of land, one in North County and one in Otay Mesa.
A bill that could prohibit restaurants from using Styrofoam takeout containers is stalled in the California Assembly, but it likely will be brought up for debate before the end of summer.
San Diego commemorated Earth Day on April 22 in Balboa Park. With masses amassed and wares sold and unsold, the chaotic, meandering celebration of our most generous of mothers, our Earth, donned the appearance of a large, happy flea market. Still, the lessons of this Earth Day, EarthFair 2012, remain many and distracting and confusing.
Through a new campaign launched April 22, which was by no mere coincidence also Earth Day, the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce double-downed its efforts, calling for businesses, cities and individuals across the nation to pledge support for “socially-responsible business.”
Pursuing a portfolio of renewable power sources such as solar, biomass and wind power to satisfy Virginia's energy appetite through 2035 would create tens of thousands more jobs than relying on either coal or natural gas, a George Mason University study concludes.
