Colorado awards nearly $5 million in grants for local solar projects
One of the state program’s main goals is to “support communities feeling the impacts of the transition from coal.”
Solar, wind, storage superpower: Part 2
In the second of a three-part interview with pv magazine publisher Eckhart Gouras, Tony Seba and Adam Dorr discuss their concept of “SuperPower” and argue that by investing in even more solar PV and wind power, electrons will become so cheap that a Walmart would give them away to draw shoppers.
Sunrise brief: Duke Florida reaches deal for EV charging and floating solar
Also on the rise: Webinar panel discusses energy under Biden, JA Solar supplies modules for 88 MW project, partners develop P2P blockchain trading platform, and Total splits with API over climate, for now.
Solar, wind, storage superpower
In an interview with pv magazine publisher Eckhart Gouras, Tony Seba and Adam Dorr discuss their concept of “SuperPower”: by investing in even more solar PV and wind power than the lowest-cost system defined by the “Clean Energy U-curve,” the gain in additional energy, or “superpower,” is exponential to the money invested.
Massachusetts governor vetoes climate and clean energy bill
The broad legislation included provisions to reduce emissions and important compromises to cut red tape for solar projects in the Bay State.
Frank Pallone and Joe Manchin: Gatekeepers of the Biden energy agenda
As heads of powerful congressional committees, Frank Pallone and Joe Manchin will act as the gatekeepers for any meaningful energy and climate policy. However with Pallone’s focus on healthcare and Manchin’s reputation as a conservative Democrat from a coal state, how much can Biden realistically expect to see accomplished?
Rhode Island issues its plan to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030
The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources and The Brattle Group released the report outlining how the state can meet 100% of electricity demand with renewable energy by 2030.
Sunrise brief: Renewables Forward publishes inclusiveness handbook
Also on the rise: Swamped with interconnection requests, Michigan updates its rules; and Tigo Energy closes an investment round.
New York governor outlines major renewable energy plans
In his 2021 State of the State address, Andrew Cuomo said, “Green energy is a pressing moral imperative and a prime economic opportunity.”
Agencies release final report into California’s heat-related blackouts
The report confirms CAISO’s initial findings that a trio of factors were responsible for the blackouts: extreme weather conditions, resource adequacy and planning processes, and market practices. It also outlines steps that already have been taken to better ensure supply adequacy and reliability.
