roads

Maybe Greener To Maintain Existing Infrastructure Than Build Anew?

Megan Wild bridge, bridges, building, construction, green, greener, infrastructure, maintain, maintenance, road, roads, tunnel, tunnels

Experts think it’s cheaper & greener to maintain existing infrastructure than to build it new from scratch given the resource demands of new construction.

Green Tech

Solar Roadways: Just a Dream?

Ellen Cools alternative energy, cleantech, photovoltaic, roads, solar, solar roadway

Just a few years ago, many people found the possibility of solar powered roadways absurd. However, several scientists now believe the idea has real potential. Scott and Julie Brusaw came up with the idea eight years ago as a way to reduce greenhouse gases. Their company, Solar Roadways, builds glass-topped solar panels that can withstand […]