Carbon Markets Could Soon Cover Half of North America’s Population
Ontario and two Midwest US grid operators are creating carbon markets, meaning half of North America’s population may soon live in cap-and-trade systems.
Ontario and two Midwest US grid operators are creating carbon markets, meaning half of North America’s population may soon live in cap-and-trade systems.
Farms in Indiana could save up to 92% by using solar energy rather than traditional grid-sourced electricity, whereas homes in the same state would only save approximately 50%. This, according to a new study conducted by economists at Purdue University and published in the journal Energy Policy. According to the study, … [continued]
Amazon Web Services has announced it will be supporting the construction of a 150 MW wind farm in Benton County, Indiana, which will end up being known officially as the Amazon Web Services Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge). Amazon has signed a 13 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the energy … [continued]
Many electric vehicle owners in the city of Chicago, and also in the state of Indiana, will soon have access to free EV charging, as per a number of recent press reports. First of all, the electric utility for the northern part of Indiana — Northern Indiana Public Service Company … [continued]
EV Obsession. Plans for what will soon be the biggest municipal fleet of electrified vehicles in the nation were recently pushed through in the City of Indianapolis, through a new initiative dubbed the “Freedom Fleet.” The EV fleet — which will consist of 425 EV or PHEV non-police pursuit sedans … [continued]
Massachusetts and California top ACEEE’s energy efficiency ranks for the fourth straight year while clear winners and losers stand out across America.
Originally published on Cost of Solar. The next installment in our series on state solar incentives and facts has information on Indiana solar incentives for the residential and commercial sector, followed by some facts about solar energy in Indiana. Unlike some states, such as California, which seem like a natural fit for residential … [continued]
Originally published on Today in Energy. Natural gas-fired power plants accounted for just over 50% of new utility-scale generating capacity added in 2013. Solar provided nearly 22%, a jump up from less than 6% in 2012. Coal provided 11% and wind nearly 8%. Almost half of all capacity added in … [continued]
Count the days, Indy citizens — on April 22, 2014, 250 Pacers gold bikes docked at 25 stations will be available for your use. You can find the bikes on or near the Indianapolis Cultural Trail in downtown Indianapolis. This is the new best way to cruise around your town, … [continued]
Originally published on Rocky Mountain Institute. By Rebecca Cole. This week, RMI kicks off eLab Accelerator, our bootcamp for electricity innovation. More than 100 participants from across the country are rolling up their sleeves to make rapid and targeted progress on the trickiest issues they’re facing. Across the electricity sector, stakeholders are … [continued]