Volunteer State (Finally) Discovers Solar Power — With A Regenerative Twist
A new 70-megawatt solar power and regenerative agriculture project could help propel Tennessee into the renewable energy big leagues.
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Georgia Tells Rivian: You Can’t Sell Electric Trucks Here
The State of Georgia will not let Rivian sell its electric vehicles directly to its customers within the state. There were initially two bills moving through the legislature to solve this problem, but neither bill passed. Currently, the auto dealer franchise law in several states prohibits direct-to-consumer sales of cars, … [continued]
Siemens & Tesla Working On Pre-Fab EV Fast Chargers
Pre-fabrication saves time and lowers costs.
Rivian Configurator Reveals New Pricing Details
The Rivian R1T will cost most customers considerably more than expected.
Georgia to See 3,000+ Jobs from Build Back Better Act
ATLANTA, GA — A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better Act, as it currently stands, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment, economic activity, and job growth in Georgia. The Senate’s passage of the Build Back Better Act would bring these climate and economic benefits … [continued]
What I Said — & Wish I’d Had a Chance to Say — When I…
By Kristina Dahl Last week I had the opportunity to testify at a hearing on “What More Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Leasing Means for Achieving U.S. Climate Targets” held by the House Natural Resource Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. You can watch a recording of the full hearing that includes the … [continued]
Just In Time For Infrastructure Week, Georgia Solar Industry Awakens From Slumber
With the infrastructure bill finally in the rear view mirror, the solar industry is still missing one key piece of the puzzle.
Electric Vehicles Are The Future — Yes, Even In Your Neck Of The Woods
Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Katherine Catalano We’re in the midst of a major technological shift in the way we transport people and goods, the likes of which we haven’t seen since we first embraced Henry Ford’s new invention and let our horses focus on showjumping. I’m … [continued]
When It Comes to Nuclear Power, “Advanced” Isn’t Always Better
Courtesy of Union Of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Elliott Negin Nuclear power proponents have long been prone to wishful thinking. Back in 1954, Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Lewis Strauss famously predicted that nuclear-generated electricity would ultimately become “too cheap to meter.” Today, nuclear power is among the most expensive forms of electricity. Strauss’s successor at … [continued]
Tim Echols Has Sea Turtle Wrapping On One-Of-A-Kind Panoz EV (Q&A)
While I was still in San Francisco, I got to play tourist and take cool and interesting photos of a friend’s Tesla Model X. Commissioner Tim Echols of the Georgia Public Service Commission replied to one of the photos with a video of one of his own. His electric vehicle, … [continued]
