The future is renewable (in more ways than one). Several states have gone out and made 100% renewable electricity or 100% renewable energy commitments, but most have not. Something surprising I just discovered via Environment America, though, is that 1 out of 3 Americans live in a state that has … [continued]
New Jersey’s 2019 Energy Master Plan (EMP) laid out the blueprint for how the state can achieve a 100% emissions-free economy by 2050. It envisions a future where a home powered by 100% clean electricity keeps its occupants cool in the summer and warm in the winter by using a cold-climate … [continued]
Rhode Island is the latest state that has committed to 100% renewable electricity. Earlier this week, Governor Daniel McKee made it official by signing the bill into law that commits Rhode Island to get 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources no later than 2033. In fact, that commitment … [continued]
Part of a Series: Ask a Scientist Courtesy of Union Of Concerned Scientists. By Elliott Negin Since its founding in 2017, the US Climate Alliance — a coalition of states committed to meeting the goals of the Paris climate accord — has grown to 24 states and one US territory. All told, they … [continued]
As of the end of 2021, 31 states and the District of Columbia had renewable portfolio standards (RPS) or clean energy standards (CES). These polices require electricity suppliers to supply a set share of their electricity from designated renewable resources or carbon-free eligible technologies. Four states — Delaware, Oregon, North Carolina, … [continued]
Identification and quantification of all flows of materials, energy, water, and contaminants entering and leaving the system contributes to the life cycle impact of energy sources.
Houston wants to lead the transition to sustainable energy, according to the Greater Partnership of Houston, which has put out a webpage with information on Houston’s role in the energy business. There’s even a video. Although the wording leads one to think that Houston wants to transition to renewables, it’s … [continued]
Oregon Legislature Passes House Bill 2021, 100% Clean Electricity for All By 2040
Electric grids do not change overnight. Power plants and other infrastructure are multi-decade investments, and it’s rare to retire them early. So, it’s a bit painful to watch how slowly they have been getting cleaned up. Even with the majority of new power plants being renewable energy power plants, the … [continued]
As of December 2020, the states with the most small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity were California (10.6 gigawatts (GW)), New Jersey (1.9 GW), and Massachusetts (1.8 GW). Of the 4.5 GW of small-scale solar capacity added in the United States in 2020, California accounted for 31%, the largest share by … [continued]
