Originally published on the ECOreport. Even Canada’s public broadcaster, the CBC, was critical of the government’s approval of Lelu Island. Environment reporter Margo McDermid called the Pacific Northwest LNG project the “first real test of the Liberal’s approach to the environment and energy.” Her colleague, Chris Hall, added that approving this project … [continued]
Originally published on the ECOreport. North Carolina’s economic leaders, and some politicians, know that the next 14 years will be crucial. This is already America’s #3 solar state, with 1.93 GW of installed capacity. The area surrounding Raleigh has earned the nickname “Silicon Valley of smart grid.” This state is making impressive strides with its intelligent and high-performance buildings, … [continued]
Originally published on the ECOreport. Although solar can supply electricity for a fraction of the cost of conventional sources, there are great fluctuations in the market prices. The cost of an average installation ranges from $21,104 on Long Island to $11,715 in the Watertown area. A new report from Solar … [continued]
Originally published on the ECOreport. Some think of Ivanpah as a renewable milestone. Mojave elder Reverend Ron Van Fleet finds it an obstacle to performing rituals at a sacred site within the solar plant’s enclosure. The residents of Boulevard were more successful fighting against encroaching industrial scale wind and solar plants. Environmentalists are concerned about the negative … [continued]
Originally published on the ECOreport. Much of the planet does not possess the extensive financial, power, communications, and automotive infrastructures that are commonplace in the West. This was a serious handicap throughout the 20th century. But as the planet transitions into new technologies, there have been occasions when the developing world leaps western technology to lead … [continued]
Originally published on the ECOreport. PetersenDean’s business grew 400% last year. It expects to double its total number of installations next year. Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt LLC selected PetersenDean to join their Platinum Preferred Contractor Network of top tier roofing professionals. As a result of its soon to be announced … [continued]
Originally published on the ECOreport. A number of prominent companies come to mind when you mention Germany’s energy transition. Names like E.ON, Volkswagen, and Siemens are recognized around the world. But the thing is, Germany has 3.67 million small and medium-sized business enterprises (SME), and SMEs are Energiewende’s backbone. SMEs Are Energiewende’s … [continued]
Originally published on The ECOreport. Most small and medium sized businesses know that, over time, energy retrofits save money. Yet 95% do not do them. Their hesitation arises from the steep upfront costs. An innovative innovative financing company has come up with the obvious solution to this dilemma. Joule Assets pays for … [continued]
Originally Published on The ECOreport. Portable Electric came out of Vancouver’s 2015 Great Climate Race. This is a “walk and run race,” with 2 kilometer and 10 kilometer events through the city’s iconic Stanley Park. The event raises funds and awareness for local community solar-energy projects. In similar outdoor events throughout North America, the … [continued]
Originally published on the ECOreport. In March of 2016, San Mateo County joined with 20 of its cities to found California’s fourth CCA (Community Choice Aggregate). Though the Peninsula Clean Energy Authority (PCEA) will continue to obtain electricity through PG&E’s existing power lines, it will also provide San Mateo residents with cleaner and greener energy … [continued]
