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Top US States for Percentage of Electricity from Solar

October 5th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan

This report ranks US states according to the percentage of their electricity that comes from solar

Top Solar States Per Capita 2012 vs. 2020 — CleanTechnica Report

October 4th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan

After digging into an old spreadsheet to create a new report on top solar power states per capita, it crossed my mind to compare the results from the first half of 2020 with the results from 2012, which is the last time I had published such a report before today

Clean Power

Top Solar Power States Per Capita — CleanTechnica Report

October 4th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan

If you've been reading CleanTechnica long enough, you know that 8 to 10 years ago, I used to publish reports on solar power capacity per capita — for both US states and countries around the world. I'm returning to these, starting with this one on the top solar states

Clean Transport

Canada, China, Chile, Finland, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, & Sweden To Collaboratively Grow Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing, Infrastructure & Deployment

September 17th, 2020 | by Guest Contributor

Noting the climate, economic, jobs and health benefits it would bring, today nine nations on four continents agreed to work collaboratively to grow zero-emission commercial vehicle manufacturing, infrastructure and deployment at home and globally

Cars

Connecticut Targets Lower Income Buyers With New Clean Vehicle Subsidies

September 13th, 2020 | by Carolyn Fortuna

Isn't it time to focus more on ways that lower income individuals can purchase an

Air Quality

Electric Bike Sales Are Booming, But Incentives Like Electric Cars Get Could Help A Lot

June 21st, 2020 | by Cynthia Shahan

The silver lining for bicyclists during the coronavirus pandemic has been that the air they've breathed during complete lockdown has been fresher. Many of us have enjoyed a short respite in trying to avoid exhaust — due to traffic disappearing. Due to many aspects of the pandemic, many are rediscovering old roots on the bike and engaging in cycling

Cars

You Can Now Lease A Tesla In Connecticut

February 15th, 2020 | by Johnna Crider

You can now lease a Tesla in Connecticut. However, Tesla still can't sell directly to customers from its location in Milford

Cars

Tesla Withdraws Appeal To Connecticut Supreme Court Regarding Direct Sales Ban

January 14th, 2020 | by Steve Hanley

Tesla has adjusted its strategy in Connecticut. It has quietly dropped its appeal of the state's franchise dealer law and begun leasing cars at its service facility in Milford.

Air Quality

Police Department Adds 2020 Tesla Model 3 & Explains Why

January 5th, 2020 | by Cynthia Shahan

When asked why he chose the Tesla Model 3, Police Chief Foti Koskinas says he "believes in being green." However, the car's unmatched performance for the money, its 5 star safety rating, and top-of-the-industry collision avoidance technology also played a factor

Cars

Tesla Is Obstructed By Anti-Free-Market Laws In Numerous US States

August 3rd, 2019 | by Matt Pressman

Tesla has many challenges to overcome. According to David Pogue (via Yahoo Finance), "It’s amazing that Tesla even exists. Before Tesla, the most recent successful American auto startup was Chrysler, over 90 years ago. Tesla has survived the first hard part: designing beautiful, fast, high-tech electric cars that a lot of people want and love. Now come all the other hard parts ... [including] getting permission to sell them."

Clean Power

US Offshore Wind Race Heats Up, Now Connecticut In The Mix

June 6th, 2019 | by Tina Casey

Steady as she goes: Connecticut, aka the "Land of Steady Habits," seeks clean offshore wind energy to the tune of 2,000 megawatts by

Air Quality

US Northeast Revs Up Clean Transportation Planning

May 3rd, 2019 | by NRDC

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are working to clean up and modernize the region's transportation system, supported by groups like the Our Transportation Future coalition, which includes

Cars

Midwest States Could Save $12 Billion A Year By Switching To Electric Vehicles

March 22nd, 2019 | by Guest Contributor

Emissions from internal combustion engines are known to adversely impact air quality and human health, leading to approximately 53,000 premature deaths.[i] Such human health impacts come at a cost. As health care rates continue to climb, we should be looking for ways to proactively reduce these impacts

Cars

DC & 9 States Collaborating On Carbon Emissions Reduction Policy

January 7th, 2019 | by Jake Richardson

Washington, D.C., Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont are working together to formulate a policy proposal to reduce transportation carbon emissions. The point of the collective effort is to reduce air pollution, improve transportation to underserved people and develop economic opportunities. The collaborators have a goal to generate the low-carbon regional policy in one year, after which they can decide if they are going to adopt it

Clean Power

Ørsted Receives 20-Year PPA Approval From Connecticut Regulators

December 26th, 2018 | by Joshua S Hill

Ørsted US Offshore Wind announced last week that its 200 megawatt (MW) Revolution Wind offshore wind farm off the coast of Connecticut has received approval from State regulators for its 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with two state utilities.