The Chinese firm HIITO is among the global PV manufacturers feeding the balcony solar frenzy, providing ratepayers with simple, easy access to clean power (cropped, courtesy of HIITO).
The balcony solar movement has reached the US, as Trump’s war in Iraq sends ratepayers scrambling to after clean, local, affordable power.
It’s almost like you can’t go a day without another Waymo announcement, or two. Just a day after Waymo started commercial robotaxi service in Orlando, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas, the company has shared that it is now readying a launch in Chicago and in Charlotte. Waymo to Chicago “It’s … [continued]
Bottom: Meta data center. Middle: Electrical substation for the data center. Top: Power lines and closeup of the substation. Eagle Mountain, Utah. February 6, 2025. Photos by Fritz Hasler
Today, Democratic governors from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Maryland signed onto a deal to ensure PJM takes measures that ensure Big Tech is paying their fair share for their massive power usage. The nation’s largest grid operator, PJM, has been in the process of creating … [continued]
The renewable energy transition continues in the US, supported by new state-based legislation favoring economic benefits over partisan politics (cropped, courtesy of NREL).
US President Donald Trump certainly is busy these days, preoccupied as he is with the kidnap and murder of US citizens while desperately struggling to keep a lid on the Jeffrey Epstein files. And so, it is no surprise to see Trump’s energy policy, such as it is, circling the … [continued]
Here’s an update from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on its state policy wins in 2025 and what comes next: Illinois took a major step forward today as Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the 2025 Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, expanding battery storage and advancing a statewide virtual power … [continued]
Bill will strengthen Illinois’ clean energy economy, deliver significant consumer savings, and expand access to renewables ILLINOIS — Solar Powers Illinois, a partnership between the Illinois Solar Energy and Storage Association (ISEA), Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), released the following statement after Gov. … [continued]
Forty fast and ultrafast EV charging bays have been installed at an EV charging hub near Chicago O’Hare airport. The DC fast chargers can deliver up to 400 kW or 150 kW at the hub, which also has a canopy for shade and weather protection. The new chargers work with … [continued]
It’s Giving Tuesday, and we have a great opportunity for giving that any cleantech fan could be happy to support. But, furthermore, while happily giving to a good cause, you could also be ordering yourself the best Christmas present you’ve ever gotten if you get a little lucky. The Illinois … [continued]
Community solar is awesome. Talk about a feel-good story. The savings from community solar can be enjoyed by renters and homeowners alike, whether they have a roof of their own to mount solar panels to or not. People can “subscribe” to a community solar project, which can be located somewhere … [continued]
Decatur, Illinois, is getting 10 new public EV chargers — a mix of fast and Level 2 chargers. While 10 new ones might not seem that significant, Decatur currently has about 67 public chargers according to PlugShare, so adding 10 more does matter and 6 will be fast chargers. “These … [continued]
