Clean Energy Created Nearly 80,000 Green Jobs In America During 2013
America’s clean energy economy created nearly 80,000 green jobs across nearly every state in 2013, but overall job growth fell 30% due to uncertain policy.
America’s clean energy economy created nearly 80,000 green jobs across nearly every state in 2013, but overall job growth fell 30% due to uncertain policy.
DIY: Three letters that have the power to send either titillations of excitement or bolts of pure terror down your spine. Myself, I fall into the second group. To me, “Do-It-Yourself” sounds more like a threat than an exciting proposition. DIY solar panels?! You’ve got to be kidding me. … [continued]
Here’s a milestone to mark. Solar power is apparently going to be sold to Austin Energy for a tiny bit less than 5¢/kWh under a new 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with SunEdison. Austin Energy says the deal will even lower electric rates a bit. It’s from no small project … [continued]
American wind power topped 4% of the US power grid for the first time last year and has delivered 30% of all new generating capacity for the last five years. In Iowa and South Dakota, wind power now exceeds 25% of total electricity production. In nine states, it provided more … [continued]
The Solar Foundation has just launched its interactive “State Solar Jobs 2013” site. This is a state by state database, which shows the growth of solar jobs in 2013 and gives predictions for 2014. “Our state solar jobs research this year clearly shows that solar energy can be harnessed anywhere, … [continued]
Originally published on Cost Of Solar. OK, it’s true, How Much Are Solar Panels? can be a useful question. But, really, this question is largely of minimal importance today. Either through $0 down loans or 3rd-party-ownership models that let you lease a solar power system instead of buying one, most residents and … [continued]
Google made big news earlier this week, announcing that it would be acquiring Nest Labs, the maker of the Nest Learning Thermostat. Google has a long history of investing in clean energy and clean technologies like Nest, and it has continued that trend, announcing Tuesday that it had invested $75 … [continued]
Originally published on ThinkProgress. By Katie Valentine. On Tuesday, frigid temperatures pushed Texas to a new winter record for power usage. But thanks in part to wind power, Texans were able to avoid major power outages, despite the stress on the grid. On Monday, cold weather and shut downs of some power … [continued]
The first 41 MW phase of the largest solar project in Texas has been completed. This is a 400 MW project, which means it can power up to about 133,000 homes. The project is being developed by OCI Solar. “The 400MW project resulted in the largest economic development agreement between … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. We’ve written about it many times: electric cars are much, much cheaper to run. Based on the average price of electricity in the US, gas at $3.50/gallon, and the average miles driven per year, the Nissan Leaf costs $473.98/year to fuel while the Nissan Rogue … [continued]