California Keeps Crushing America’s Clean Energy And Tech Rankings
Even though California once again dominates Clean Edge’s annual Clean Tech Leadership Index, clean energy keeps growing in almost every corner of America.
Connecticut
Hey Haters, RGGI Cap And Trade Powered 800 MW New Renewables in 2013
The Northeast U.S. cap-and-trade system helped install 800MW new renewables capacity in 2013, showing states how EPA’s proposed emissions rule can succeed.
Connecticut Tries Unconventional Approach To Supporting EV Sales
Connecticut recently began a new program aimed at boosting EV sales though the somewhat unconventional approach of incentivizing the dealers themselves, rather than the customers. According to Navigant Research, the new approach will likely help motivate the dealers to put more effort into EVs than they have in the past … [continued]
EV Charging Station Infrastructure Costs
Originally published on Rocky Mountain Institute. By Josh Agenbroad and Ben Holland Electric vehicles seem to have finally gained a solid foothold. With continued adoption, there will be an increasing need for access to charging locations. We recognize that many drivers today do most of their charging at home, … [continued]
4 Solutions To Make Solar Financing Less Weird
Originally published on Rocky Mountain Institute. By Dan Seif and James Mandel When people say “Keep Austin weird” they really mean keep it small and special. And we’re all for keeping Austin weird as it’s a cool city with awesome music. While utility scale solar finance is still “weird” in that it involves … [continued]
2nd Annual Westport Electric Car Rally To Be Held On May 4th In Connecticut
The Westport Electric Car Club (WECC) recently announced that it will be holding its 2nd annual Electric Car Rally in Westport Connecticut on Sunday, May 4th. The 40-mile rally — which is completely open to the public — begins and ends at the Westport Saugatuck Metro-North train depot. So long … [continued]
Most Attractive States For Investing In Solar
Originally published on Cost of Solar. –> See how much money solar power could save you! There are a lot of ways to evaluate the attractiveness of a place for renewable energy or solar energy investment, and to evaluate the best solar states. Of course, it depends on what factors and … [continued]
8 US States Target 3.3 Million Electric Vehicles On The Road By 2025
Eight US states have signed an agreement to put 3.3 million zero-emission electric vehicles on the road by 2020.
Cracking The Code Of Residential Solar Power
SmartPower, which is reportedly “the nation’s leading non-profit organization for energy efficiency and clean energy,” recently embarked on a 20-week pilot program aimed at encouraging more people to put solar panels on their roofs. The result was apparently quite an increase in people going solar. So, let’s have a look … [continued]
Cleantech Buffet (2nd Porsche PHEV, Bike Elevator For Treehouse…)
Some top cleantech munchings that we haven’t covered: EVs 260½-EV Parade — New World Record Norway is a clear EV leader. It is likely the most EV-friendly country in the world, which is why it was no surprise to see Tesla roll out its entry into Europe in Norway, while also opening … [continued]
