Steve Ballmer opens up USAFacts.org; The only thing alternative about alternative energy is that it's a great alternative to paying a lot to keep the power on

Steve Ballmer Serves Up a Fascinating Data Trove - "On Tuesday, Mr. Ballmer plans to make public... a stealth start-up... called USAFacts. The database is perhaps the first nonpartisan effort to create a fully integrated look at revenue and spending across federal, state and local governments."

Unsubsidized wind and solar now the cheapest source for new electric power - Between 2015 and 2021, China is expected to install 40% of all worldwide wind energy and 36%of all solar

Albuquerque to install over $25 million worth of solar on city buildings - The announcement builds on Albuquerque’s commitment to get 25% of its energy from solar by 2025.

Stunning drops in solar and wind costs turn global power market upside down (Thanks to Max C for finding and sharing all of these)