Last week, Leilani Münter took a fast-paced trip through the heart of California to raise awareness of the debate currently underway at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that will determine the fate of the state’s net metering regulation, which is critical to keeping rooftop solar viable in the state. Net metering … [continued]
Leilani Münter hit the road in Southern California yesterday in 006 — the same projector-wielding Tesla Model S that was utilized in Racing Extinction — to spread the word about solar. The whirlwind 2-day tour starts in San Diego and winds through the heart of the state with stops scheduled at several solar … [continued]
Some people are just inspirational and we have a habit of featuring one such fellow here on CleanTechnica quite a bit — Elon Musk. We caught him over on TheWrap after a prescreening of Racing Extinction and, like usual, he busted out with a few quote-worthy impact statements. Before I jump into … [continued]
With over 170 National Drive Electric Week events already planned in 165 cities, this is again a record-large National Drive Electric Week, breaking last year’s record. But the organizers aren’t being snobby, prejudiced nationalists about it — some of the events are in Canada and Hong Kong! From September 12–20, a couple of the many … [continued]
Some top EV news from around to keep you busy this weekend: EV Policy Germany may soon offer free EV parking and EV access to “bus-only” lanes. (EV Obsession) Leading Senator Harry Reid is pushing for more EV incentives in the US. (EV Obsession) Here’s a monologue on how big societal … [continued]
EV enthusiasts, here’s another EV news roundup. Enjoy! Tesla’s Asia Supercharger maps have been updated. Japan is about to get a mighty good helping of the electric Superchargers. (EV Obsession) Also, FYI, rapid recharging of lithium-ion batteries isn’t so bad after all. (EV Obsession) Donfeng Nissan has launched the Venucia e30, a fully … [continued]
Solar energy enthusiasts, here’s another solar energy news roundup. Enjoy! Solar panel prices have dropped 80% since 2008, and wind power prices are down too. (Planetsave) Recurrent Energy, a US-based subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, is reportedly up for sale. Notably, Recurrent Energy promised an astonishing 5¢/kWh solar electricity supply to Austin Energy in May, … [continued]
Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment Senior Fellow Mark Jacobson says the United States has the technology and logistical ability to convert to all-renewable energy sources by 2050—if we can manage to exercise the social and political will to do so. He’s the guy who told David Letterman we already have … [continued]
By Stacy Clark House by house, street by street, homeowners and businesses are increasingly divesting from conventional electrical power providers and going solar. “About 200,000 US homes and businesses added rooftop solar in the past two years alone—about 3 gigawatts (GW) of power and enough to replace four or five … [continued]
