Nonprofits, community centers, and other public-serving buildings across New Mexico can now apply for low-interest loans to make their facilities more energy efficient, thanks to a new $5.3 million fund from the state. The Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EERLF), managed by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources … [continued]
San Francisco startup Lit Motors has raised $1.6 million through a Wefunder equity crowdfunding campaign to advance development of its self-balancing electric vehicle, the C-1. The funding round drew support from over 1,000 investors, demonstrating considerable interest in the company’s distinctive approach to urban transportation. The C-1 represents an unusual … [continued]
Ever feel like your company’s solar array could be doing more? SolMicroGrid has just launched a program that might be the answer. Its new “Array-to-Microgrid” solution lets businesses sell their existing solar systems for immediate cash while upgrading to a fully managed microgrid, without spending a dime on new equipment. … [continued]
Podbike, the Norwegian startup known for its futuristic 4-wheeled velomobile/e-bike, the Frikar, has officially filed for bankruptcy, bringing an end to a bold attempt at reimagining urban mobility. A Big Idea On A Tough Road Podbike set out to change how people get around cities. Its flagship product, the Frikar, … [continued]
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 715 (SB 715), a proposal that could impose new costs and operational challenges on wind and solar power producers across the state. The bill is now under consideration in the Texas House of Representatives, where clean energy supporters are urging lawmakers to block … [continued]
DoorDash is rolling out a new kind of delivery experience, and it rides on six wheels. In a major step toward more sustainable logistics, DoorDash is expanding its partnership with sidewalk robot company Coco to bring emissions-free robotic deliveries to customers in Los Angeles and Chicago. This expansion builds on … [continued]
Bright Saver, a San Francisco-based nonprofit, is helping to reimagine how people access solar power, especially those who’ve been shut out of traditional solar systems. Instead of a large rooftop array of solar panels and complicated permits, the company is offering an affordable, plug-in solar solution that can work for … [continued]
The 20th edition of EnergySage’s Solar & Storage Marketplace Report offers a comprehensive look at the residential solar and storage sector in the US during a turbulent 2024. Drawing from thousands of quotes submitted by vetted installers through EnergySage’s platform, the report tracks real-time market trends across pricing, equipment preferences, … [continued]
The global solar industry experienced unprecedented growth in 2024, with a record 597 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity installed, marking a 33% increase over the previous year. This surge brought the total global solar capacity to 2.2 terawatts (TW), solidifying solar power’s position as a cornerstone of the global … [continued]
As artificial intelligence continues to drive a wave of innovation across the US economy, Google is stepping in to help tackle one of the most pressing and overlooked challenges of this transformation: the country’s energy infrastructure, and the skilled workforce needed to support it. The company’s latest initiative aims to … [continued]
