Renewable energy won’t die from cheap oil. With oil prices hitting six-year lows, you would think cleantech’s momentum would stop. After all, history has not been kind to renewables when oil prices have fallen. However, Bloomberg Business paints a different picture. In his analysis, author Tom Randall cites 7 key reasons why, this … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. Elon Musk believes solar and utilities can exist together, despite uneasy feelings among many within the utility sector. Speaking at the Detroit Auto Show, Musk said that expanding electric vehicle markets, along with businesses and homes as solar power generators, will change how we view electricity … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. Solar in sports is becoming mainstream — as professional sports seek a competitive edge in sustainability. According to a new study from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), total accumulative solar capacity in pro sports facilities hit 21.7 MW in 2014. That’s enough to power … [continued]
Super Bowl XLIX is scoring a major energy efficiency touchdown. For the first time, a Super Bowl is being played under LED lighting. Millions of television viewers and over 63,000 in attendance at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, will watch the National Football League’s (NFL) showcase game between … [continued]
Canadian wind energy in 2014 had another record-breaking year, thanks to new wind farms in Canada’s largest province. According to the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), Canada added 1,871 MW of new wind power in 2014. Ontario, was tops with 999 MW, followed by Quebec (460 MW), and Alberta (350 MW). … [continued]
The National Hockey League (NHL) released its carbon neutral energy plan this week, with Constellation as its official energy efficiency partner. Constellation will give the NHL Renewable Energy Certificates and carbon offsets during this season, worth over 550,000 metric tons. That’s like taking off the grid 50,182 US homes in a … [continued]
The NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and ChargePoint have scored a touchdown by boosting electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure within Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons and ChargePoint had a kickoff event at their most recent home against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Georgia Dome on December 14th to educate fans about EV charging. The Atlanta Falcons … [continued]
Quebec is looking to update its 10-year energy plan, with a new wind energy policy being a vital part of it, according to supporters. Montreal Gazette noted that Pierre Arcand, Quebec’s Natural Resources and Energy Minister, is reopening consultations on a new ten-year energy plan. A commission under the prior government … [continued]
Solar Love. US commercial solar energy continues gaining steam, with Walmart leading the way in terms of total installed solar power capacity (despite recent criticism for funding anti-solar organizations). The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has just come out with its third annual Solar Means Business report, showcasing the most … [continued]
A recent study suggest Albertans want more wind energy, as not enough has been done to grow provincial renewable energy. Canadian Wind Energy Association (CANWEA) and Nanos Research have compiled some interesting results on the matter. Nearly 86% of respondents agreed or somewhat agreed wind energy is a good solution … [continued]
