What Changed In The Solar Energy Industry In November?
Moving forward with our monthly What Changed … ? feature, below is a rundown of notable solar energy news — changed in the solar industry — during the month of November.
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Damn The US Solar Tariffs, Full Speed Ahead! (#CleanTechnica Interview)
President* Trump’s tariff actions have sent the US solar industry spinning into a deep well of uncertainty, so CleanTechnica sat up and took notice last month when Dublin-based BNRG Renewables announced plans to build its first US solar farms. What a time to dive into the US market, right? … [continued]
$37 Billion = Health & Climate Costs From Gas Cars In 10 States Every Year
A new report published by the American Lung Association examines the true costs of gasoline vehicle pollution. The general finding: gasoline vehicle pollution damages and destroys human life much more than most of us want to realize.
EV Policy Initiatives In New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, & Vermont
Originally published on EV Obsession. Section 177 states are US states which have adopted and placed into effect California requirements under authority of Section 177 of the Clean Air Act. To explain in simple terms, Section 177 states are a group of states which adhere to stricter standards than others … [continued]
Solar Bus Stop, Solar Airplane, Solar Bicycle… (Solar & Wind News Roundup)
Check out this solar and wind power news from around the interwebs to make this Sunday (or Monday?) a bit more interesting: Cool Or Interesting Small-Scale Solar Stories Polysolar’s New Solar PV Bus Stop In Canary Wharf, London Is The First In The UK Solar & Storage Could Save Thousands For Multifamily … [continued]
Forest Bioenergy Defined As Carbon Neutral By Federal Amendment
An amendment to the Energy Modernization Act of 2015 introduced by U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, says that forest bioenergy is carbon neutral and recognizes biomass as a form of renewable energy. The idea behind it seems to be that wood can be burned from forests because although … [continued]
An Untested Solar Policy Without Net Metering Is A Recipe For Disaster In Maine
There is a bill making its way through the Maine state house that could harm the emerging solar industry by making major concessions to monopoly utilities. Sound familiar? That’s because it’s a common theme in states across the nation. Sensible and proven market structures, designed to protect rooftop solar consumers … [continued]
Maine Utilities & Solar Advocates Back New Bill To Replace Net Metering
According to Utility DIVE, a coalition of Mine utilities, solar installers, consumer advocates, and environmentalists have introduced a bill in the state legislature to advance solar growth in the state and replace the current net metering policy. The net metering program would be replaced with a market-based “pay for production” program. Under … [continued]
2017 Chevy Volt Purchase & Lease Promotions Pop Up
Originally published on EV Obsession. A number of car dealers around the country have begun to receive the first 2017 Chevy Volts, paving the way for the nationwide release of the model year (the 2016 model year wasn’t widely available), according to recent reports. In support of the launch, GM … [continued]
Solar Net Metering Challenge In Maine
Maine solar stakeholders are petitioning to preserve net metering after proposed legislature threat. Add Maine solar system owners to the list of distributed energy champions concerned over legislative changes to existing net metering policies. A press announcement reports Maine solar installers, local and national businesses, environmental organizations, and the newly formed … [continued]
