There are currently about 148 NEVI EV chargers that have been installed so in the US. Looking at that as the total number, it does not seem the program has been a great success. Though, perhaps the point of the program was never to speedily add fast chargers to rural … [continued]
Confession time for a non-Catholic: these are some of my favorite news stories. Schools that get their own solar power reduce their electricity costs and avoid carbon emissions. They also set an example to their students, who are the future of humanity, in two ways. First, they are reducing their … [continued]
In reading about sustainable energy and writing about it, there have been some happy news stories where former landfills are outfitted with solar power arrays and where abandoned coal mines also are found to have solar power potential. Rivian is involved with one such project as reported on this site. … [continued]
Remember when Donald Trump said he was going to bring back coal? Would that be a good idea? Considering how much fossil fuels contribute to climate change, the answer is clearly no. In fact, they are the primary contributor to climate change. Additionally, and maybe worse, coal is linked to … [continued]
Last year, I wrote an article about a Chevy Silverado EV pickup truck that achieved about 460 miles on a single charge. Recently, a 2026 model of the same truck was driven over 1,000 miles on a single charge. There is a big difference: the one that achieved about 460 … [continued]
Wärtsilä will provide a 68 MW energy storage system under contract to Zenobē in Lerwick, Shetland. (The Shetland Islands, or Shetland, are located about 110 miles from mainland Scotland.) The new system will improve energy security, reduce emissions, and help with moving toward a cleaner, more resilient power system. In … [continued]
Wow, this is fun. After watching hundreds of van-life videos about people living in converted sprinter vans or other kinds of vehicles, a concerning fact could be observed. Some of the sprinter van RVs have diesel engines and diesel is one of the most toxic fuels there is. Gasoline is … [continued]
A lady in Colorado named Eliza runs a mobile off-grid coffee shop. She uses a Ford Lightning pickup truck to pull her coffee shop trailer and provide its electricity. Her Lightning has a large battery pack and extended range. She says she can run her off-grid coffee shop for 3 … [continued]
Electrification of transportation, sometimes called the EV Revolution, is about much more than personal transportation. Electric cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, e-bikes, and electric motorcycles tend to get the most press and interest on social media, but there are many fleet vehicles undergoing electrification as well. Tractor trailers (semi trucks) transport … [continued]
California’s Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) Program is now providing incentives to help tenants and property owners obtain energy storage systems. It also provides incentives for solar panel systems that benefit both low-income tenants and property owners throughout the Golden State. The California Energy Commission directs the SOMAH program. … [continued]
