New Pumped Hydropower Storage Project Aims For Fast-Track Approval
A proposed 1.5-gigawatt pumped storage hydropower project in New Mexico aims to leverage 70 hours of long duration energy storage capacity to help decarbonize the regional grid.
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Geothermal Energy Has A New, 163-Gigawatt Message For Fossil Fuels
New geothermal energy systems are emerging on the US power generation profile, with data centers and the US Department of Defense among key markets.
Wind Power Whack-A-Mole In The USA, Part Infinity
Despite the racket raised by wind power opponents, the biggest wind project in the Western Hemisphere has officially started construction in New Mexico.
Maxeon Picks Up US Solar Manufacturing Torch Dropped By Solyndra
Bidenomics strikes again as Maxeon plans billion-dollar solar manufacturing plant in New Mexico.
New Report: Pathways to Net-Zero for New Mexico’s Economy
In a set of briefs released today, modeling gives a new, in-depth look into pathways for New Mexico to cut climate-warming pollution while improving health and quality of life for its communities, particularly rural and tribal communities historically overburdened by fossil fuel development. Achieving the state’s near and long-term climate … [continued]
Thin-Film Solar Power To Be Sold For Less Than Coal Power
Update: Some sentences and links have been added to this post to provide better context and comparison. Update #2: I’ve published two articles on energy subsidies in response to comments on this post regarding that matter. They are: “Energy Subsidies — Clean Energy Subsidies vs Fossil Subsidies” and “Oil Subsidies & … [continued]
4,000-MW New Mexico Solar Project Researched
If you look at the Arizona Governor’s Office of Energy Policy website there is an entry for a huge 4,000 MW solar power project, which is under investigation for potential development. It says the Navajo Hopi Land Commission (NHLCO), Navajo Nation received over $300,000 for the conducting of a feasibility study for the development of 4,000 MW of solar power in 22,000-acres of Paragon-Bisti lands in northwestern New Mexico […]
Top 10 Clean Energy States (& Bottom 10)
Any “top 10” list is going to be a bit ambiguous, unless you’re ranking something that is very simply scored and ranked, like sports teams. Ranking states or countries on cleantech matters, especially cleantech or clean energy as a whole, is a little more difficult. So, I steer away from making such lists. However, if someone else makes one, it’s a fun thing to cover.
Clean Edge recently published its 2nd annual U.S. Clean Energy Leadership Index, which includes critical data and analysis on the nation’s clean energy landscape. Included in the index is a ranking of the states according to their clean energy leadership. Can you guess the top 10?
