From having spent a lot of time in California, there might be a California bias in my sustainability coverage. The Golden State has the most EVs of all US states and is a leader in clean energy and energy storage. So there’s much to write about, and perhaps I have … [continued]
Waymo is on a roll. It keeps rolling into new markets. It keeps proving that its robotaxis are safer than human drivers. And now it’s also scaling up via US manufacturing and its partnership with Uber, which is going very well. Waymo announced this week that it is now providing … [continued]
For seasoned e-bike riders, The Lectric Garage in Phoenix, Arizona, offers more than just a showroom — it serves as a dynamic hub for the e-bike community. Located at 2311 W. Utopia Road, this Lectric eBikes facility provides hands-on experiences, exclusive deals, and dedicated support for e-bike enthusiasts. Experience Before … [continued]
In a significant legal development, a coalition of advocacy organizations has filed an appeal challenging the Arizona Corporation Commission’s (ACC) decision to uphold a fee imposed on Arizona Public Service (APS) customers who utilize rooftop solar panels. The appeal, lodged on January 28, 2025, contends that the so-called “Grid Access … [continued]
During the summer of 2025, there are going to be more visitors than ever before in the forests and mesas of Arizona, just as there will be anywhere. Outdoor recreation is a massively growing industry, and the economic growth it generates is not only vital to the communities people go … [continued]
A week ago, I needed to take a quick trip from the region near El Paso over to Phoenix, Arizona. On most past trips out there in EVs, I’ve had to stick mostly to I-10. That’s where the EV charging all was, with stations in Las Cruces, Deming, Lordsburg, Benson, … [continued]
Despite being pretty similar in size, becoming states within weeks of each other, and being located right next to each other, Arizona and New Mexico are vastly different in population. While New Mexico remains mired in poverty and missing opportunities for real jobs, Arizona has been a growth powerhouse, attracting … [continued]
The US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) put out an interesting story today, including the graphic above (and below). It’s a fun topic with uplifting findings, and we’ve reported on similar surveys for about 15 years. This is always the case: most people support solar energy, and support government support … [continued]
Showing how much the solar industry is both 1) a major source of jobs in the US and 2) a fast growing segment of the economy, the 14th annual National Solar Jobs Census by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) was just published and includes two big stats: 15,564 solar jobs … [continued]
While the purported slowdown in demand for EVs seems to find automakers halting or slowing their original electrification plans, EVs have actually reached 20% of global auto sales. That number is expected to increase exponentially, and so will EV jobs numbers. In fact, by 2035, EVs could potentially account for … [continued]
