As private roof-mounted solar panels become ever more popular, those solar owners are increasingly turning to batteries to store excess energy produced, a trend that has the potential to change the utilities market as we know it. Read More »

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed unveiled a plan on energy security that he said would end America’s dependence on Middle Eastern crude oil and usher in sustainable energy sources. Reed's legislation,  A Plan for America’s Energy Future, encourages the use of such domestic energy sources as wind, solar, oil and natural gas. It also calls for the development of clean energy technologies. Read More »

President Barack Obama has announced his intentions to appoint seven individuals to key administration posts across a number of sectors. Read More »

U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) are calling on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement security and safety improvements to the nation’s passenger rail systems. Read More »