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California Assembly Goes Big For Green Electricity
August 30, 2016 refine-admin No comments yet Renewables

On August 23, the California Assembly took another big step towards greener electricity, but many are critical of the cost. The state’s Assembly passed legislation to enshrine into statute a target that Governor Jerry Brown has already required by executive order. The law would reduce greenhouse gas emissions to be…

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New Structure Eases Entry to Rooftop Solar
June 15, 2016 refine-admin No comments yet Renewables

On June 8, the Scientific American reported on the success of an interesting new financing structure that is increasing the deployment of rooftop solar. Rooftop solar often makes good sense for society as a whole, but it has logistical and financial challenges. Utilities are skeptical because rooftop installations can be…

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Gap Increases Between Coal and Renewables
June 8, 2016 refine-admin No comments yet Renewables

The end of May brought more evidence of coal’s decline relative to natural gas and renewables. The U.S. Energy Information Administration put out their latest numbers and found that in the first quarter of 2016, coal produced 28.7 percent of the nation’s electricity, while natural gas provided 32.1 percent. Renewables…

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Las Vegas on Track for 100% Renewables Goal
December 2, 2015 refine-admin No comments yet Renewables

The city of Las Vegas and NV Energy have entered into a deal that will put the city on track to being the first city of its size served 100 percent by renewable energy. This news was announced in late November. Specifically, the new partnership will light every streetlight, city…

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Texas Utility Offering Free Power at Night
December 2, 2015 refine-admin No comments yet Renewables

Texas, the largest wind power generator in the country, is creating so much extra power, they’re giving it away for free. Texas utility TXU Energy is now offering free electricity from 9 PM through 6 AM, and it’s not the only utility to offer free “nighttime minutes” of electricity. Over…

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‘Solar Sharing’ Experiment Takes Off in Vermont
September 25, 2015 refine-admin No comments yet Renewables

We’ve all heard of social networks and ride-sharing, but have you heard of solar sharing networks? Chances are, probably not. This is what Vermont’s Green Mountain Power and Yeloha, Inc. are now offering customers. How does it work? Just as renting your home out to someone while you aren’t at…

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Turning Brown to Green: CA Transforms a Power Bill
September 15, 2015 refine-admin No comments yet Renewables

California’s political leadership has been very vocal about green energy initiatives, and its goal of deriving 50 percent of the statewide power mix from renewables by 2030. With the recent progress of SB 286, the legislators are putting action behind their promise. Recently approved by the California Senate Appropriations Committee,…

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Top Ten Green Energy States in America
September 13, 2015 refine-admin No comments yet Renewables

America is making great strides in green energy. We have states that utilize solar, geothermal, wind, and hydroelectric energy to power their homes and businesses. Many states, cities, and towns have pledged green energy goals to be accomplished in the next fifteen to twenty years. We applaud every state that…

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California Companies Set Renewables Records
September 4, 2015 refine-admin No comments yet Renewables

California’s endlessly clear skies have done little to alleviate the disruptive drought, of course, but they have produced historic solar and wind energy outputs. Both the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) have hit record highs in renewable energy delivery this year. SDG&E announced…

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Low Solar Prices Increase Investment Options
July 16, 2015 refine-admin No comments yet Renewables

According to a recent study performed by the economists at the Brattle group, utility-scale solar photovoltaic (i.e. solar panel) generation is continuing to become a more competitive and attractive option for new utility investment. This study was conducted using Xcel Energy Colorado as a test case. By varying parameters such…

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