Massive Ohio Solar & Agrivoltaic Project Has Locals Riled Up
Local opposition to a huge solar and battery storage installation west of Columbus, Ohio, is part of a pattern promoted by Big Oil.
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Brown University Study Documents Links Between National & Local Offshore Wind Opponents
A month ago, we reported on how opponents to solar farms who appear to be local are actually supported by national organizations with one mission — protecting fossil fuels. You might ask yourself why anyone would want to protect fossil fuel companies when their activities have altered the Earth’s climate. … [continued]
The Battle Over Where To Put Renewable Energy Resources Comes To Rural Michigan
Last year, Michigan moved all decisions about where to put renewable energy resources to the state capitol. Not everyone is happy about that.
The War On Renewables Heats Up Across America
Renewables are the latest technology humans use to power their lives. Human muscles, no matter how strong, can only do so much work. But the human brain long ago figured out how to leverage other sources of power to clear the land, harvest crops, and move long distances faster than … [continued]
In Renewable Energy Project Development, The Messenger Matters
#Cleantechers, if you run point on community engagement for a renewable energy developer or EPC, you already know your work is harder than it was even a few years ago. Several factors have combined to harden the landscape you’re working on: 1) Standard development practices, combined with occasional missteps by some developers, … [continued]
Reducing Local Opposition to Renewables
To avoid the most catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis, we need to shift quickly from dirty fossil fuels to cleaner sources of energy. The good news is that we have the technology to decarbonize the electric sector, and its cost has plummeted — since 2010, the costs of solar, … [continued]
Unpacking People’s Attitudes Toward Solar Power
Consumer attitudes towards domestic solar energy systems often pose barriers to widespread solar adoption. What can be done to help people understand the local benefits of solar?
A Holiday Message To CleanTechies — Let’s Lead The Way To Justice
Rise up! Celebrate the gift of cleantech by caring and sharing with others.
The Polar Vortex And The Green New Deal: Theory Vs. Reality
Researchers at Wood Mackenzie studied electricity usage in the US during the recent polar vortex weather event and determined that there is insufficient renewable energy resources and battery storage available at present to keep the electrical grid operating during such times of high stress.
Urban Planners Should Ignore New York & Israel Regarding Electric Bikes
Clearly, cities and countries should be promoting electric bicycles. What should that look like, and what’s actually happening?
