Originally published on Solar Love. When it comes to net metering dollars and cents for utilities, the utility bill face-off between rooftop solar champions and utilities continues to evolve. With net metering wins being achieved in states like Colorado and Nevada, owners of rooftop solar systems may not be as fortunate … [continued]
Tesla launched an assault on the entrenched auto industry by going before the California Air Resources Board (CARB) last week with data showing that the auto industry has been actively and successfully lobbying against fuel efficiency improvements that the state has been working towards for the last 20 years (h/t … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. A couple of months ago, I wrote an article about SolarCity’s “shockingly high MyPower prices” compared to competitors’ prices. The article was based off of an analysis by Pick My Solar. There’s a Part 2 to the story, though. Unfortunately, it’s no prettier. Let me … [continued]
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has just announced a round of funding, in the form of loans and grants, to more than 1100 rural renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide, which are aimed at helping small businesses and agricultural producers reduce both their energy use and costs. … [continued]
I know I just dropped a massive EV news roundup on you two days ago, but here’s more just from the past couple of days… Nissan LEAF #1 In Norway Again My trip to Florida for the EV Technology & Transportation Summit has delayed this report a bit, but I squeezed … [continued]
Here’s a big roundup of solar, wind, and energy efficiency stories not published on CleanTechnica. George Bush’s EPA Chief: Clean Power Plan Is ‘Most Flexible Thing’ The Agency Has Done In an exclusive interview, former EPA chief Christine Todd Whitman said the EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) is “the most flexible … [continued]
Originally published on RMI Outlet. By Martha Campbell and Douglas Miller Imagine a world where you have a contractor in your home for a renovation to expand your kitchen and living room space. You plan to get conventional windows, lighting, and appliances because you expect the energy-efficient options will come … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. You’re probably already familiar with Tesla’s current owner referral program — which offers $1000 credit towards purchases from the company for every referral made (the referred party gets $1000 off the purchase of their Model S as well). But have you heard that Tesla is … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. While many of Tesla’s apparent competitive strengths are front and center, and quite obvious, one strength that isn’t often brought up is the company’s extensive (and fast growing) database of user driving patterns, traffic patterns, etc. While the database is already currently in use by … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Now that the autopilot function in Tesla’s new operating system has been out for awhile, we’re starting to see people really test how far the system can be pushed. For better or for worse… On the “better” side, I recently came across a story concerning rally … [continued]
