Google has unveiled plans to write software that would fully integrate plug-in hybrid vehicles to the power grid, minimize strain on the grid and help utilities manage vehicle-charging load.

Google Inc will soon roll out free software that will allow consumers to track their home electricity use and improve energy efficiency in an attempt to help weaken global warming.

By Oskar Garcia Associated Press LAS VEGAS -- Representatives from Google Inc. and General Electric Co. said Tuesday that widespread use of renewable energy in United States would be possible -- if it were cheaper.

WASHINGTON - America's fledgling renewable energy industry won't be significantly transformed by the energy bill Congress passed Friday.