Solar hasn’t yet taken hold in North Dakota, a state that relies more on wind power when it comes to renewable energy adoption. February 17, 2023 Solar is about as rare as a sasquatch siting in North Dakota, with only 1.1 MW of total solar capacity installed to-date, according to the Energy Information Administration. The …
Clearway Energy’s second solar farm on Kamehameha Schools’ land will expand 10-year internship program and clean energy education opportunities for Hawaii students. February 17, 2023 The 36 MW Waiawa Solar farm with 144 MWh of battery storage is an example of a multi-year community commitment that provides career training, education, and lower-cost energy to the …
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An equitable clean transportation future includes expanding freight corridors and EV charging infrastructure in underserved communities. February 16, 2023 President Biden’s goals of building out a national network of 500,000 EV chargers got a boost with the announced funding to accelerate the creation of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) corridors that expand the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) …
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By SPW | February 16, 2023 Solar thermal company Solarus has a technology for businesses with a high consumption of hot water and electricity. “Across the globe, people realize that the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy is urgent, and we must reduce our CO2 emissions. Ultimately, that is the goal we have set …
Component cost declines, local manufacturing and distributed energy are trending in the renewable energy sector this year. February 16, 2023 Ongoing supply chain disruptions, shifting renewable energy procurement goals, and a global energy crisis took hold in 2022. This year, some of these trends are evolving to a new stage in the energy transition. S&P …
According to IRS guidance, 1.8 GW of solar is eligible for 40% and 50% tax credits via the IRA, with the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program allowing for certain projects to gain a 10% or 20% tax credit in addition to the Inflation Reduction Act’s 30% investment tax credit. February 16, 2023 The U.S. Internal …
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The restaurant giant signed a solar power purchase agreement equivalent to the energy demand of over 30,000 U.S. homes. February 16, 2023 McDonald’s corporation announced it signed a power purchase agreement for the entire production of a 180 MW solar project in Louisiana. The Prairie Ronde solar project is expected to produce 327 GWh of …
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In an address on February 14 at Rutgers University, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a series of new and accelerated targets and commitments to build upon the administration’s climate action record. The administration will bolster its robust climate adaptation and mitigation efforts through an accelerated target of 100% clean energy by 2035, 15 years …
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If passed, the bill would increase Maryland’s residential clean energy grant from $1,000 to $5,000 to boost adoption of rooftop solar, create local clean energy jobs, and help meet the state’s climate goals. February 16, 2023 Sponsored by Maryland Senator Brian J. Feldman and Delegate Lily Qi, Senate Bill 664 and House Bill 1239, would …
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