Electric Vehicles & The End Of The Two-Mile Train
Keep an eye out for electric vehicles that look like ordinary freight cars, testing soon on railways in the US.
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Record U.S. Small-Scale Solar Capacity Added In 2022
We estimate that the United States added 6.4 gigawatts (GW) of small-scale solar capacity in 2022, the most ever in a single year. Small-scale solar—also called distributed solar or rooftop solar—refers to solar-power systems with 1 megawatt (MW) of capacity or less. Rooftop solar panels installed on homes make up … [continued]
How Do Electric Grid Operators Warn Us About Extreme Heat?
Electricity grid operators often keep a wary eye towards the thermometer, particularly during the summertime danger season, as daily temperatures soar above 90 degree Fahrenheit and heat waves spread around the country. And for good reason: extreme heat events cause a host of reliability issues for the grid. Electricity demand … [continued]
Toyota Plunges Into Crowded Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Pool, With A Bang
Signs that a fuel cell truck revolution is coming to the US have been few and far between. Nevertheless, activity is finally beginning to pick up. Toyota has just jumped into the pool with both feet first, but the company better not look back. Something might be gaining on it. … [continued]
Solar Along Nation’s Highways Can Avoid NIMBY Concerns
Solar along highway rights-of-way can avoid culture wars and NIMBY objections while taking advantage of unused public spaces.
In Historic Vote, California Becomes Largest Economy In World To Call For Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation…
In a historic move, the resolution calling on the State of California to endorse the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty passed today the final vote in the State Assembly, making California the largest global economy to support the proposal. Facing big opposition from oil & gas lobbyists and … [continued]
California Gas Utility Settles With AG After Greenwashing Allegations
Greenwashing is a deceptive marketing practice used by companies to create the illusion that their products or services are environmentally friendly, sustainable, or socially responsible, when in reality, they may not be. It involves the use of misleading labels, vague or exaggerated claims, or selective disclosure of information to mislead … [continued]
Right To Repair Laws Got A Boost This Week In Massachusetts & California
Right to repair advocates won two victories this week — one in California and another in Massachusetts — after much negotiation.
Can California Cropland Be Repurposed For Community Solar?
When you think of solar power, California undoubtedly comes to mind. The state’s strong climate goals paired with abundant sunshine have helped California reach record rooftop and utility-scale solar buildout. But surprisingly, its community solar programs (not to be confused with community choice aggregation) haven’t been able to gain traction. … [continued]
For First Time, 50% Of California Diesel Fuel Is Replaced By Clean Fuels
SACRAMENTO — California hit an important milestone in its shift away from polluting fuel sources, with clean fuels replacing over 50% of the diesel used in the state in the first quarter of 2023. California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which requires fuel producers to reduce the carbon intensity of … [continued]
