Clean energy

North Carolina schools score $300,000 for investment in solar PV systems

Plans to invest $300,000 in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at up to 10 North Carolina schools were announced on Monday…

8 years ago

NREL study shows eastern grid can handle greater growth of renewables

The power grid in the eastern part of the United States could accommodate up to 30 percent annual penetration of…

8 years ago

Energy and Commerce subcommittee holds hearing on Clean Power Plan challenges

A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee met last week to explore current challenges in the U.S. energy market. Owing to…

8 years ago

California renewables offset natural gas consumption in summer electricity mix

California power consumption relied more heavily on renewables and less on natural gas consumption this summer compared to last year’s…

8 years ago

BCSE president calls for clean energy prioritization

In a letter to Members of Congress on Tuesday, Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) President Lisa Jacobson expressed support…

8 years ago

AWEA: Wind energy hits milestone, fueled by U.S. public support and low costs

Strong support from the American public for low-cost wind energy has helped the United States hit a milestone of 75…

8 years ago

Southern Power acquires third Oklahoma wind facility

Southern Power, a subsidiary of the Southern Company, announced the acquisition of the Grant Plains wind facility in Oklahoma from…

8 years ago

Wind XI receives final order from Iowa Utilities Board

MidAmerican Energy Company received the final order for Wind XI – a project that will include the construction of a…

8 years ago

EIA report: Renewable electricity generation reaches new highs in 2016

Monthly U.S. renewable electricity generation from hydroelectric and non-hydroelectric renewables in 2016 is higher than all previous years, according to…

8 years ago

Experts: Growth of renewables in energy mix highlights need for grid modernization

With the exceptional rate of growth seen in solar and wind capacity, a major challenge for the energy industry remains…

8 years ago

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