Alternative Energy

Alternative energy is renewable energy sources, such as wind, flowing water, solar energy and biomass, which create less environmental damage and pollution than fossil fuels, and offer an alternative to nonrenewable resources.

While renewable energy is generally more expensive than conventionally produced supplies, alternative power helps to reduce pollution and to conserve fossil fuels.

At Israel in the Gardens, we’re will be doing our part by:

• Highlighting US companies focused on alternative energy
• Highlighting Israeli companies focused on alternative energy
• Hosting “Walk-a-mile” for Israel with proceeds to “Green” efforts in Israel
• Emphasizing issues and offering key figure interviews

Be part of the solution. Learn more about the public demand and benefits of alternative energy and its impact on economics and on our environment.

The Weizmann Institute of Science is working to develop alternative sources of energy that allow for a sustainable way of life for mankind that is compatible with the earth’s ecosystem.  The Institute has embarked on a long-term program to stimulate and support a broad range of basic scientific research projects in alternative and clean energy, and has the only solar research facility in the world located on an academic campus.  Studies performed at the solar facility are already producing real-world results; for example, a pilot plant has been developed that uses state-of-the-art technology to convert sunlight to electricity.  The Weizmann Institute of Science has taken a leading role in the development of practical alternative energy technologies. More...

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) proudly provides its customers with among the cleanest energy in the nation. Currently, over 50% of the energy delivered to its electric customers is carbon free and the company is well on its way to reaching its renewable energy portfolio of 20 percent by 2010. Through its leading energy efficiency programs, the company has helped prevent over 125 million tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere, while saving its customers nearly $10 billion. PG&E is reducing its own environmental impact through industry leading habitat conservation programs and by pioneering the use of natural gas and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. More...

SunPower Corporation designs, manufactures and markets high-performance solar electric technology worldwide. SunPower's high-efficiency solar cells and panels generate up to 50 percent more power per unit area than conventional solar technologies and have a uniquely attractive, all-black appearance. More...

Drive Neutral is a grassroots, nonprofit organization that enables people like you to act today to stop global warming. Founded in the summer of 2005, DriveNeutral is a community enterprise of the San Francisco-based Presidio School of Management. When you join DriveNeutral, you join a collaborative, nationwide effort. More...

The California Cars Initiative (CalCars.org) is a Palo Alto-based nonprofit startup of entrepreneurs, engineers, environmentalists and consumers promoting 100+MPG plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Somewhat uniquely, we're ourselves a hybrid, focusing both on public policy and technology development, and harnessing buyer demand to help commercialize PHEVs. We're building demand among highly receptive markets to encourage auto makers to produce 100+MPG "no-sacrifices" high-performance, clean hybrid cars. More...