11 Communities to Chart Paths to a More Resilient & Equitable Energy Future
NREL Helps Identify and Implement Energy and Infrastructure Solution Pathways through the Multi-Partner Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project
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Remote Communities Partner with DOE Experts & National Labs to Adopt Clean Energy Solutions that…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it will work with 11 remote and island communities around the United States and provide federal assistance to bolster their energy infrastructure, reduce the risk of outages, and improve their future energy and economic outlook. Due to their geographic … [continued]
DIY Home Efficiency Project In Kauai Yields Incredible Results
Recently, we covered the DIY home efficiency program Kauai is using as an economic recovery and resilience tool. The idea behind the project was to provide immediate and ongoing economic relief to residents who were negatively affected by the economic fallout of COVID-19.
Kauai Pilots DIY Home Efficiency Program To Provide Financial Assistance To Residents
A DIY home efficiency program, where residents can use a guided home efficiency self-audit tool, and receive a box in the mail full of efficiency products specifically tailored for their home, is being piloted in Kauai.
Island Utility Aims For Two-Thirds Renewable Energy By 2020
A cooperative utility in Hawaii has reduced its electricity prices, multiplied its renewable energy capacity, and increased its grid resiliency — all without relying on neighboring utilities, because there are none.
4 Hawaii Counties Make Fossil Fuel Free Commitment For Ground Transportation
Hawaii again made big news for its commitment to renewables. Four Hawaii counties this week made a commitment to eliminate fossil fuel based transportation by 2045.
Tesla Powers Up Nantucket With Grid Storage Installation
Tesla will supply 200 Powerpack grid scale storage batteries to Nantucket to serve as backup power for the island.
Tesla Is Now An Energy Provider In Kauai, Hawaii, With Powerpack + Solar Installation
Tesla is now supplying electricity to the island of Kauai under an agreement with the local utility company. That means Tesla is now a power provider, a role it sees itself adopting more often in the future.
Hawai’i At The Energy Crossroads — Part 1: How We Got To Now
Originally published on ilsr.org. On the one hand: Sky-high electricity prices. A 20th century electricity system burning fuel oil and controlled by large monopoly electric utilities. A proposed utility takeover. On the other hand: A new 100% renewable energy standard. Rooftop solar on one of ten homes, saving each customer hundreds of dollars … [continued]
SolarCity To Deploy Tesla Energy Batteries For 52 MWh Of Evening Electricity Storage On Kaua’i,…
According to Pacific Business News, Tesla Energy batteries will be used for a SolarCity solar farm and energy storage system which is being developed for Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) in Kaua’i, Hawaiʻi. The Tesla Energy batteries will supply a 52 MWh utility-scale energy storage system in order to help KIUC meet evening peak demand, … [continued]
