2018 solar power year in review (part 1)
Between tariffs on everything under the sun, Elon Musk’s $40 million tweet and the boom in energy storage, it’s been one Hell of a year.
DC is one step closer to 100% renewable energy by 2032
The Washington DC City Council’s second approval will send its landmark clean energy bill to the mayor.
PURPA under attack in Arizona
After a public hearing, the ACC will soon decide on a proposal to shorten contracts under PURPA submitted by the three major investor-owned utilities.
Green New What?
A poll by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication found strong bipartisan support for the concept of a Green New Deal, with 81% of voters in support. But 82% did not know that this policy is being proposed.
New York Governor Cuomo calls for 100% carbon-neutral electricity by 2040 via Green New Deal
Cuomo is stealing the Sunrise Movement’s thunder, and could one-up California.
New York officially ups its energy storage goal: 3 GW by 2030
With the passage of twin initiatives, New York has set an ambitious plan to raise its energy storage capacity to 1.5 GW by 2025 and 3 GW by 2030.
From the editor: Manchin appointment shows Democratic Party leaders’ true colors
The appointment of Joe Manchin to lead Democrats on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee could put a brake on any meaningful climate and energy policies at the federal level for the foreseeable future.
35 members of Congress support 100% renewable energy, Green New Deal
Sunrise Movement has racked up impressive support in its final push before Congress retires for the year, but it is not clear that this will be enough.
The Department of Energy wants you!
The Solar Energy Technologies Office is seeking feedback from solar professionals on what topics it ought research within solar photovoltaics, solar thermal, systems integration and soft cost reduction.
REAP saved from reaper in 2018 Farm Bill
The popular financial assistance program for renewable energy on farms will remain, thanks to a passing vote by Congress. From 2019 to 2023, the program will operate at $50 million annually.
