Assessing Global Progress 10 Years After Paris Climate Accords
The latest climate research finds there is still a chance of keeping global heating to 1.5 degrees C by the end of this century.
Solar Energy
The Oilfield Binge & Purge: Another Reason To Ditch Fossil Fuels
The US state of Oklahoma is Exhibit A in the case for the renewable energy transition. Oklahoma has done a good job of exploiting its wind energy resources, but its deep roots in the oil and gas industry keep popping up to haunt its people with polluted air, water, and … [continued]
Donald Trump’s AI Order Could Cost Iowans & Georgians Big Time
Yesterday, I covered Donald Trump’s latest effort to pretend he’s king and violate states’ rights, an AI executive order. (Apologies if he’s already tried to act like king in some other way and I’ve missed that.) The executive order tries to force fossil fuel pollution on more people, among other … [continued]
Sierra Club Delivers Over 1,000 Comments on Unlawful NY State Energy Plan to Hochul’s NYC…
The Draft Plan Threatens to Undo New York’s Climate Progress and Raise New Yorkers’ Bills NEW YORK — Yesterday, the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter delivered over 1,000 State Energy Plan comments submitted by members and supporters to Governor Hochul’s New York City office. Supporters and spokespeople gathered outside with signs … [continued]
New Solar-Powered Orbiting Data Centers Skip To The Head Of The Line
The space solar power industry is gathering steam, with Aetherflux among the US startups working on space-to-earth and orbiting data center applications.
Big Loads, Small Loads, & A Changing Grid: A Better Path for Scope 2 Accounting?
An advocacy piece published by WattTime and REsurety was brought to my attention because it reflects the tension building around the proposed revisions to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol’s Scope 2 accounting rules. These rules are not American regulations. They are global and voluntary, governed by the World Resources Institute and … [continued]
The Floating Solar Revolution: Death By A Thousand Cuts For Fossil Fuels
The floating solar movement continues apace in the US, despite this year’s sharp U-turn in federal energy policy.
Uzbekistan Proves The Folly Of US Fossil Fuel Madness
Representatives from China, Turkey, the Middle East, and Europe met in Uzbekistan last week to celebrate a new renewable energy initiative.
Third Party Public Developers Are Taking On Solar Projects In States
Do you live in a town that doesn’t have access to solar incentive programs? Perhaps a program like the Solar Marketplace Assistance Program Plus (Solar MAP+) might be a model for your community. It is a good fit for towns or cities that don’t have the tools, resources, or experience … [continued]
Alabama Power Approve Rate Freeze, Solar Power for Data Center
MONTGOMERY, AL. — The Alabama Public Service Commission has approved a two-year rate freeze and large solar power projects for a proposed data center. The Dec. 2 decision is intended to keep energy rates the same until 2028. Research shows that Alabamians pay some of the highest energy bills in the entire nation. Alabama … [continued]
