A green-friendly, three-wheeled electric vehicle has taken up residence at the Crater School of Business Innovation and Science. Awarded by the Rogue Valley Clean Cities Coalition, the sporty chassis is specially designed to help train future ecologists, graphic designers and technicians. Mike Quilty, an RVCCC member and Central Point city councilor, said that the group… Read More.

Hybrid vehicles are now commonplace on public roads and highways. These vehicles use alternative fuels that are supposed to be safer, clean and more energy efficient. Learn more about alternative vehicles and fuels to know if investing in these technologies is right. Hybrid Vehicles Most hybrid vehicles combine the use of petroleum and electricity. Hybrids… Read More.

As governments and private enterprise seek to find energy sources of greater efficiency and lower ecological impact, many options are available. Hydro-power, solar and wind technologies, nuclear energy and geothermal harnessing are but a few promising sources alternative originators. Meanwhile, research continues in myriad other areas. Concerns over climate change, clean air, pure water and… Read More.

Did you know that your leftover dinner scraps can be transformed into energy? Biomethanation is a process by which organic remains (such as table scraps) are given a second life as biomethane – a renewable natural gas that has many uses, including providing fuel for vehicle fleets and for heating homes and buildings. Biomethanation reduces… Read More.