The full potential of geothermal energy can be realized through creation of new well technologies and retrofitting of existing wells, hybridization with other renewables, novel power-generation resources and technologies, and community-based heating, cooling, and resilience. Graphic by Al Hicks, NREL.

Changing The Narrative About Clean Energy — Dollars, Not Policies

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Clean energy may be the ultimate no-brainer, but how it is presented often gets in the way of the message. These groups want to change that.

CleanPeak Energy & Western Sydney International Airport Partner on 100% Renewable Electricity Deal

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CleanPeak Energy has partnered with Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) to deliver 100% renewable electricity to Australia’s newest airport. CleanPeak Energy will invest over $50m at the site to develop 9 MWp of new rooftop solar and a 120 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Combined with WSI’s existing 4.5 … [continued]

In Latest Pro-Polluter Move, Trump Pardons Mechanics that Tampered with Vehicle Pollution Controls for Trucks

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Right before the July 4th weekend, Donald Trump pardoned nine mechanics that were convicted for tampering with vehicle pollution controls on heavy-duty vehicles. Each of the mechanics is responsible for violations on anywhere between a dozen and hundreds of thousands of vehicles. According to E&E News, one North Carolina mechanic … [continued]

EPA Proposes Air Pollution Exemption “Deal” for Data Centers

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The Environmental Protection Agency proposed cutting the American public out of air pollution permits for “minor sources,” which includes the tractor trailer-sized diesel generators used by data centers. EPA’s proposal removes any requirement for transparency or public participation for “minor source” pollution sources, including most data centers. As data centers … [continued]