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      Solar Rebate Program Deadline - December 31st, 2014       The costs of the Solar Power Rebate program are determined by Missouri law.  There is a common misconception that only companies making an investment in solar energy are funding this program, but the fact is ALL Missouri customers are funding the […]

    Did you know that Kansas City has 32 buildings that are ENERGY STAR 2013 certified? This accounts for more than 16 million square feet of space. Even with this good start, there is a lot more the city could be doing. KC is not even ranked in the top 25 cities for ENERGY […]

Solar isn't a new technology. In fact, it's been developing as early as 1977, where cost was $76.67 per watt. Check out the graph below to see how much that price has dropped throughout the years. By Gaylen Davenport

Many businesses are converting to solar energy to provide cleaner fuels for the company employees, and to reduce costs. In some states there are even tax and money incentives that give businesses the push to switch to solar energy. In some cases, grants are also awarded to help with costs. But there are many other […]

Can U.S. cities streamline their solar PV permitting processes? According to a new study from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the answer is yes. The study assembles permitting process scores from a variety of sources including the DOE's Rooftop Solar Challenge, and the U.S. Census. "Essentially, the study boils down to one equation: permitting practices, […]

Worldwide Energy is a growing company that is looking to expand our team. If you are an experienced and highly-motivated individual looking to grow with a company, you might be a great fit!   Email resumes to info@worldwideenergy.com or fax to 913-310-0736 Sales Representative Worldwide Energy, Inc. is currently seeking exceptional sales people to join our team. […]

What's the future look like for global renewable energy? The REN21 Renewable Global Future Report is a yearly assessment of the global market for renewable energy. The recently released report is a compilation of scenarios of what the global renewables industry would look like in 2050. Currently, renewables make up 17 percent of total energy. […]

Can LED lighting really cut food waste? According to a recent study, the answer is yes. Changing the light bulbs in supermarkets can reduce an estimated 300,000 tons of food waste each year. Most supermarkets use lighting that emits heat, causing food to sweat and deteriorate quicker. Unlike conventional lighting, LED lighting does not emit […]

Geothermal energy has a promising future in the renewable energy field. Geothermal energy is thermal energy that is generated and stored in the Earth. And according to the Geothermal Energy Association, the U.S. added 147.05 MW of gross geothermal power capacity in 2012, a five percent increase from 2011. While that may not seem like […]