Coal-Killing “Extension Cord” Brings Renewable Energy To Local Communities
US Energy Department deploys a high tech renewable energy “sandbox” to help local communities de-risk and accelerate their decarbonization plans.
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Report: New Survey Shows How Electric Utilities & Policymakers Are Holding Back Local Solar
Based on our first ever survey of solar developers, ILSR’s new report shows how electric utilities and policymakers are creating unexpected delays and added costs for solar projects and slowing the growth of local solar. The report, 2021 Local Solar Developer Survey, seeks to identify the most common and impactful barriers to local … [continued]
Animated Guide To The Solar Rooftop Revolution
Originally published on Cost of Solar. When it comes to residential solar, we live in exciting times, as the price of solar panels keeps dropping, while other energy costs keep rising, and advances in solar technology are increasing panel efficiencies all the time. Given that we don’t often see a … [continued]
Solar Cooperative Gets Panels On 1 In 10 Roofs In Neighborhood Of DC
What began as a group of neighbors hoping to reduce their impact on global warming has since become a major force for solar advocacy in Washington, DC. The Mount Pleasant Solar Cooperative was started by two teenage boys who wanted to make solar power convenient and affordable through a bulk-purchase … [continued]
From Local to National, India to the US, Government Action Key to Low-Carbon Green Economic…
Local governments are taking actions to spur low-carbon green economy development that falls right in line and reinforces initiatives at the regional, national, and international levels, an encouraging sign that real progress can and is being made. Announcements this week from cities and local governments as geographically and culturally separated and diverse as Kolkata and Westport testify to the actions taking place. […]
