PJM Interconnection, a transmission operator serving parts of the eastern United States, has published a report confirming that its system can remain reliable even with the addition of more natural gas and variable renewable energy sources.
Delaware’s incentives for the purchase of so-called “green cars” have confused a lot of people for some time now, as the rebates offered (until next month) are actually larger for hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) than for all-electrics (EVs). Why did the program launched by the Delaware Department of Natural … [continued]
Originally published on Planetsave. For those wanting to assemble additional renewable energy factoids, California and Arizona are leading the country in most solar panel installations, while California, Texas, and Colorado head up the list for which states offer the most in the way of monetary incentives. A new study by Modernize shows … [continued]
An 8MW / 4MWh energy storage system will be deployed by Alevo in Lewes, Delaware, in collaboration with the city of Lewes and the Lewes Board of Public Works. The battery system will be constructed at a location occupied by a retired generator that uses oil. “The installation of the 8 MW battery … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Plug In America has a great electric car subsidies and incentives resource on its website, but I figure a lot of people are not aware of it. It’s actually a map, and as you hover over each state, you can see a summary of financial subsidies … [continued]
Annual US energy storage installations will surge from 51MWh in 2013 to 3,659MWh by 2020 on improving economics and policy developments, predicted GTM Research’s Shayle Kann.
Originally published on EV Obsession. Where in the US do electric vehicles make the sense? What about when? Where in the country does the total cost of ownership fall below that of conventional vehicles? A recent article from the International Council on Clean Transportation attempted to quantify the answers to … [continued]
Want some more electric car and clean transport reading for this evening? Check out these cool stories: Tesla Stuff Charge Your Tesla In Manhattan Tesla CTO Raises Hacking Bounty 10-Fold While Downing Shots Full Production Of Tesla Model X Not Expected Until December (Rumor) Tesla Says: Build Better Cars Inner Workings and Engineering behind … [continued]
The average solar PV cost for new projects in America has fallen more than 50% in the past five years, according to a new government report.
Originally published on Solar Love. A report from the Analysis Group claims the cap & trade program called the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) involving 9 New England and Mid-Atlantic states has added $1.3 billion in economic activity to the region since 2011, while lowering carbon emissions by 15%. It … [continued]
