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Sempra, BP team up to develop wind farm in Hawaii

Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), and BP Wind Energy Thursday announced plans to jointly develop the Auwahi Wind Farm in Hawaii.

Fossil fuel industry blocks efforts to stop global warming, Keeling Memorial lecturer says

Dr. Charles David Keeling was the Paul Revere of his time, warning the planet of its fate with rising carbon dioxide levels leading to global warming — and the fossil fuel industry has been the primary reason why there has been little change, author Bill McKibben said at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s Keeling Memorial Lecture on Monday.

Brummitt Energy helps bring Navy third LEED Platinum project

The Naval Operational Support Center at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix has received LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council after undergoing an energy performance analysis by San Diego’s Brummitt Energy Associates Inc. and implementing targeted energy upgrades.

Sauer Energy completes asset purchase of Helix Wind

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.

SDG&E Energy Showcase being held Friday

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.

SD students preparing for solar-powered boat competition

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.

Environmental Health Coalition to recognize people behind recent victories

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.

Solar energy installer starting local solar incentive program

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.

SANDAG purchases, sets aside 75 acres for open space

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.

Styrofoam ban bill headed for summer debate

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.

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Scripps climate scientist shared stage with Dalai Lama

“Do you consult your dentist about your heart condition?”

Biologist, genetics pioneer, entrepreneur, maverick

He sequenced the human genome in 2001, three years ahead of the public human genome project's schedule, using a “shotgun sequencing” method that is still the industry standard today.

Baker Electric's solar unit a core part of business

In 2007, executives at Baker Electric decided to take a chance on a budding industry. After taking some lumps out of the gate, Baker's emergence into the solar electric installation market is becoming a regular and important part of its business.