Sunrun Sneezes, Florida Catches Rooftop Solar Fever
April 23rd, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Leading rooftop solar company Sunrun just won clear rights to pack up its practically zero-down solar leasing program and take it to the sunny state of Florida
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Tina Casey specializes in military and corporate sustainability, advanced technology, emerging materials, biofuels, and water and wastewater issues. Tina’s articles are reposted frequently on Reuters, Scientific American, and many other sites. Views expressed are her own. Follow her on Twitter @TinaMCasey and Google+.
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Cost, Schmost! Energy Dept. Touts Coal-Killing Atlantic Offshore Wind
April 19th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Everybody knows that offshore wind farms cost a lot, but the US Department of Energy looks at Atlantic coast offshore wind energy from a new angle -- and likes what it sees
The Gloves Are Off: $105 Million Greenbacks For US Solar Energy Industry
April 18th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
The Trump Administration talks a good game for fossil fuels but continues to fund solar energy research leading to the death of fossil fuels. What's up with that
More Good News About Coal-Killing Perovskite Solar Cells
April 16th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Researchers are more convinced than ever that low-cost perovskite solar cells will break into the commercial market, sparking another round of price drops in the solar energy industry
New Federal Tariffs Can’t Stop US Solar Industry, But States Still Can
April 16th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Solar jobs are rising nationwide despite fears over Trump's new tariff on solar panels, but state-level policies can still throttle the solar industry
Secession Or Not, Big Win For Rooftop Solar In South Carolina
April 10th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
If rooftop solar can win hearts and minds in the South Carolina state legislature, rooftop solar can win anywhere: look for more red states to see the green light.
What’s Really Behind Zinke’s Big Offshore Wind Energy Speech
April 9th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Why Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's sudden affection for offshore wind energy looks more like damage control than a serious change in direction
Don’t Mess With Cali: Floating Offshore Wind Farm Shapes Up As Trump Clamps Down
April 6th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Break out the popcorn: Trump clamps down on California's clean air standards, state hits back with plans for the nation's first ever floating offshore wind farm
Magnesium Energy Storage Means Never Having To Pay More For An EV
April 4th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Electric vehicles are already on track to reach price parity with gasmobiles, and that could happen a lot faster if this new magnesium energy storage research pans out
Yes, Cities Can Do 100% Renewable Energy — Even In Texas
April 2nd, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Georgetown, Texas, has become something of a green celebrity for reaching its 100% renewable energy goal in just three years, and now the city is taking clean power to the next level with a plan to pay residents for installing rooftop solar
Batteries, Schmatteries: Wireless EV Charging Hits The Road
March 28th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Wireless EV charging on-the-go means never having to stop somewhere and wait around for your electric vehicle to charge up, and it might happen sooner than you think
One Strange Rock Will Change You. No, Really — New Mind-Bending Science Series (#CleanTechnica Exclusive Interviews)
March 26th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
See the Earth like the astronauts do, check out One Strange Rock, the new science series from National Geographic Channel
New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Industry Might Not Be Dead After All
March 23rd, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Former governor Chris Christie killed New Jersey's chance to lead the nation on offshore wind energy, but since he's no longer around to mess things up, the state is taking another shot at renewable energy glory
Energy Storage From Thin Air: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet
March 22nd, 2018 | by Tina Casey
A new research breakthrough from the University of Illinois at Chicago finally delivers some good news for fans of lithium-air technology, which energy storage researchers have been talking up as the next best thing to follow today's gold standard, lithium-ion
Another Renewable Energy Baby Step For BP, Another Deep Dive For Enel
March 22nd, 2018 | by Tina Casey
BP has racked up some renewable energy points in recent months, but the company is still leaning heavily on new efficiencies in its oil and gas assets to cut its carbon profile
This Tiny Fake Fish Could Spark A Hydropower Revolution In The USA
March 21st, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Despite Trump's happy talk on coal, the US Department of Energy is moving forward with plans to squeeze more zero emission electricity from the nation's vast hydropower potential
How Low Can Solar Go? This New Biggest-of-Everything Solar Project Is World’s Lowest
March 20th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Dubai pushes the envelope on concentrating solar power with a new world's largest-of-everything, lowest-cost solar project
GE Aims Coal-Killing Energy Storage Solution At Willing Customers (#CleanTechnica Interview)
March 18th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
GE's new "Reservoir" energy storage product is a response to the market -- and the market wants more renewable energy, less coal
US Aims Another Hail Mary At Coal, Hits Natural Gas Instead
March 18th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
The US Energy Department has launched another round of $32 million in R&D funding ostensibly aimed at helping coal, but natural gas is the more likely beneficiary
Trump’s Steel Tariff Could Trap Kentucky Met Coal In Retaliatory Nightmare
March 12th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
The US coal industry is already on shaky ground due to power plant closures, and Trump's new steel tariff could close the door on met coal, too
Another Reason To Love Your Bolt (or Volt) Electric Vehicle — CT Exclusive Interview
March 12th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Fans of GM's Bolt and Volt electric vehicles have something more to cheer about: a zero waste strategy that includes a generous helping of community engagement and mentoring
One Electric Vehicle Tire To Rule Them All, Says Goodyear
March 6th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
Goodyear leans on moss to create a new tire for electric vehicles that sucks carbon pollution out of the air and gifts a refreshing stream of oxygen to urban streets
How ExxonMobil Could Drown Coal In A Sea Of Renewable Energy
March 5th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
ExxonMobil has much to answer for when the topic is climate change, but its renewable energy investments could help accelerate the death of coal
US Lab Combats “Duck” Curve, Touts Solar Energy Grid Integration
March 4th, 2018 | by Tina Casey
The notorious "duck" curve is no obstacle to solar energy grid integration, thanks to some fancy footwork by the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory
The Bottom Line Sustainability Story Behind Last Week’s Tesla Model 3 Alcantara Story
March 3rd, 2018 | by Tina Casey
CleanTechnica takes a deeper dive into the bottom line success of the futuristic material Alcantara, which leverages decarbonization and sustainability as an element in consumer value
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