Apollo Gate
 
On the Cover
Given the science, algae-based biofuels are among those most likely to help counter climate change. Bryan Willson, chief technology officer at Solix Biofuels, shows off oil-rich algae in front of the breakthrough growth system his company has developed with the goal of mass-producing climate-sensitive biodiesel. Photo by Dan Bihn


In this Issue:
July/August
2008

   
Paying for It
Know what incentives apply to make financing your solar electric system as affordable as possible. By Claudia Eyzaguirre
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Resolving the Biofuels Dilemma
Contrary to the media buzz, new research finds that biofuels have the potential to greatly outperform petroleum fuels – or to emit just as much greenhouse gases. By Carol Werner
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CASE HISTORY: Going Solar in a Condo
How one couple overcame the challenges to install a photovoltaic system at their condominium. By Sarah Lozanova
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Boom Times for Solar
U.S. installations soared in 2007, but it’s up to Congress to help assure growth. By Larry Sherwood
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SOLAR 2008: Mapping the Way Forward
The message of this year’s ASES National Solar Energy Conference was simple: We have the tools to stop climate change. Now we need to use those tools on a vast scale. By Seth Masia
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