September 10th, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
One of the largest obstacles standing in the way of widespread electric vehicle adoption is the often daunting setup required to outfit customers who live in apartments with adequate charging infrastructure. While most EV enthusiasts and media sites advocate for owners of electric vehicles to charge at home, this can be a rather troublesome hurdle to overcome for potential buyers who live in apartments
August 26th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
The White House is pushing hard to keep car companies from signing on to the exhaust emissions agreement Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, and BMW have made with California. But despite the pressure, other companies are signalling they will sign the agreement as well.
July 31st, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Colorado and all the major auto manufacturers have reached an agreement that will spur the adoption of electric cars and bring that state in line with California emissions rules by the 2023 model year.
June 18th, 2019 | by Johnna Crider
To the average American, Tesla is just another topic in the news alongside China, Trump, the weather, terrorism, national disasters, local sports, and celebrity gossip. They have their morning coffee, rush to work, and glance at the news on their phones. Actually, many Americans work rotating shifts. Those shifts may begin at 9:00 PM at night -- and they may not have time to catch up on the news. Unless someone is exposed to Tesla via a customer, fan, or shareholder, they will often only know from what they hear or see in the news
May 28th, 2019 | by John Farrell
As clean energy advocates urge retirement of fossil fuel power plants, securitization has become a billion-dollar word with huge implications for who will pay for and who will own the clean energy future
May 24th, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
Governments in Europe and China are trying to speed up the adoption of electric vehicles by offering subsidies and incentives, and it’s working. In Norway, EVs are exempt from taxes, and drivers receive perks such as free parking and reduced tolls. Almost 60 percent of new cars sold in the country in March were fully electric. China’s combination of incentives and mandates is acting as a magnetic force, sucking the global EV industry out of America and Europe and into China, where over a million electric cars were sold in
May 22nd, 2019 | by NRDC
The federal government continues to miss legal deadlines for energy efficiency standards for appliances, equipment, and electronics with 17 standards overdue for review and more on the horizon. That’s bad news for anyone who likes saving energy, lower utility bills, and a cleaner planet
May 21st, 2019 | by Rocky Mountain Institute
On the evening of July 3, 2018, a wildfire broke out a half mile from the Rocky Mountain Institute office in Basalt, Colorado, in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley. This fire—dubbed the Lake Christine Fire—spread to engulf more than 12,500 acres and came within minutes of shutting down power to the upper Roaring Fork Valley
May 2nd, 2019 | by Matt Pressman
The emerging popularity of electric vehicles has helped to alleviate the burden of vehicular carbon dioxide emissions. Nevertheless, American states still have an outsized carbon footprint. With gas-powered vehicles responsible for troubling carbon dioxide emissions in the US, a small difference, such as driving with a coworker and/or driving electric, can help create change
April 28th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
There's good news and bad news for EV drivers in Colorado. The legislature voted down a direct sales bill but approved one imposing fines on drivers who block EV chargers.
March 30th, 2019 | by Cynthia Shahan
Reading a recent World Resources Institute blog post on fire, I began exploring an interactive map referenced in it, Global Forest Watch Fires. It is an interactive online platform with diverse skills and strengths. It will identify active fires as they start and alert you as they develop in your area
March 1st, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
The $35,000 Tesla Model 3 is here. Finally! The car may have been delayed, but it's as groundbreaking as it would have been a year or two ago, and it's well ahead of any comparable vehicles from other automakers. I'll get to detailed comparisons in another article, but the Model 3 is basically quicker, safer, has higher tech, and is cooler than anything even $10,000–20,000 near it in price
January 26th, 2019 | by Cynthia Shahan
In my last article, I summarized the extraordinary documentary The Human Element and added some of my own commentary about the touching subjects. In this article, I'm relaying the highlights of my interview with James Balog, the writer of the film. The documentary will be available on all major VOD platforms — iTunes, Amazon, DirectTV, etc. — on January 29,
January 26th, 2019 | by Cynthia Shahan
Put any other distraction on hold for an evening and watch the extraordinary documentary The Human Element, a deep look into the heart of our last century and how we are transforming in the early part of this century. You will not regret spending the time to watch this one
January 26th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
The electric vehicle (EV) industry was booming in 2018. It was the most booming year of a booming decade for EVs. Below is a long, long rundown of notables changes in the industry in
January 24th, 2019 | by World Resources Institute
The public perception of U.S. clean energy has undergone a major shift. In a recent survey, 70 percent of respondents said America should produce 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources; more than half thought renewables were a good idea even if they raise energy bills
January 23rd, 2019 | by Charles W. Thurston
SunShare has crossed the 100 megawatt mark for community solar projects it has developed, providing it with the largest active residential subscriber base among all developers in the country. While many community solar developers focus on one or more commercial anchor tenants and backfill demand with resident subscribers, SunShare finances, develops, and operates primarily all-residential community solar systems within its portfolio
January 20th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Colorado governor Jared Polis has continued the policies of his predecessor by pushing forward with a plan to join the ZEV policies of the California Air Resources Board. The plan could go into effect by the end of this year.
