Granholm focuses on jobs and clean tech in DOE confirmation hearing
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm told a Senate confirmation hearing that she wants to use her role as Energy Secretary to bring cleantech jobs to the US, achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and invest in tech through DOE loan programs.
Biden orders government-wide approach to fight climate change
The action calls on federal agencies to lead by example and solidify climate considerations as a critical part of U.S. foreign policy and national security.
Sunrise brief: 20 MW Cummins electrolyzer is producing green hydrogen
Also on the rise: Salient Energy wins a grant to advance its zinc-ion battery tech, Ingeteam supplies equipment for a California solar project, and a new call for to avert global “energy apartheid.”
Companies call on Biden Administration to speed shift to zero-carbon power
Working alongside the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance, the sector-leading brands outline a trio of policies they say must be taken to achieve a zero-carbon power sector.
Virginia aims to make installing energy storage easier
The state is under a crunch to build out 3.1 GW of storage by 2035, but bills meant to remove lengthy regulatory approvals and ease the procurement of local permits are looking to alleviate the pressure.
Entergy Arkansas solar program slated to save $60m for local schools, other customers
“From October to November, our energy bill went down by $2,700,” said Robby Lowe, superintendent of the Junction City School District.
SEIA expands its executive team as advocacy work accelerates
The senior-level changes are aimed at supporting the industry organization’s goal of having solar reach 20% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030.
Sunrise brief: Xcel fined $1M over solar interconnection complaints
Also on the rise: Sungrow supplies battery energy storage system to Texas project, and MIT researchers lay out a path for higher rates of EV adoption.
Canadian REA forecasts ‘bright’ future despite challenging 2020
The trade group revealed the country’s solar, wind, and energy storage stats and explained why it’s optimistic about the year ahead.
Hawaiian Electric takes an ‘install first, approve later’ approach to residential solar
The utility has launched a new program, Quick Connect, aimed at accelerating the process for turning on new residential solar systems.
