The Energy Technology Revolution Will Drive Renewable Energy Prices Even Lower
A report by RMI says renewable energy prices will drop dramatically by the end of this decade, making wind and solar irresistible.
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Juiced E-bike vs. 11,500 Miles of Colorado Commuting
One of our readers clocked nearly 12,000 miles on their Juiced Bikes CrossCurrent, and wanted to know how much $ they’d saved!
What Is An Acceptable Methane Leakage Rate?
The study showing 0.2% leakage natural gas is as bad as coal generation in one scenario could be read as recommending coal instead, which would be a mistake.
One-Third Of All Electricity Will Come From Renewables By 2030
The latest report from RMI finds that renewables are experiencing exponential growth and will provide one-third of all electricity by 2030.
Two Stories Show How We Can Continue Progress On Grid Stability
The future of the power grid is a topic we’ve covered numerous times at CleanTechnica. While it’s an important topic, it’s definitely not the “Checkmate, libs!” talking point the anti-EV FUDsters think it is. But, just because the problem can be solved doesn’t mean there isn’t some work involved in … [continued]
Lower-Income Households Shouldn’t Pay More for Solar. Congress Can Fix It.
Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By John Rogers When I bought solar panels for my house not long ago, I got a 30 percent discount, courtesy of the federal government. Too many people, though — people who make less than my family does — can’t get that … [continued]
Rocky Mountain Institute Report Highlights How Fleet Managers Can Prepare For Coming Wave Of Electrified…
Steep Climb Ahead—How Fleet Managers Can Prepare for the Coming Wave of Electrified Vehicles offers the first comprehensive assessment of how major US fleet managers are approaching the electrification of their fleets. It is based on RMI’s survey of 91 fleet managers operating large fleets, as well as 18 in-depth interviews conducted with fleet managers
Fleet Owners: For Big Savings, Plan Now For Electrification
Today, most fleets are at an early stage of EV adoption and their approach is incremental — e.g., buy a few vehicles and a few chargers each year. In our recently-released report Steep Climb Ahead …
Electrifying Fleets: Going From Pilot Scale To Full Scale
Fleet electrification at pilot scale is relatively simple: buy a vehicle, buy an inexpensive Level 2 charger, and you’re done. But as fleet managers start electrifying a large share of their fleet vehicles, a more difficult set of challenges awaits and they will need to begin planning now.
Run On Less Shows How Far Electric Trucking Has Come In 2021
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) third Run on Less event is an on-road, real-world demonstration for commercial battery electric trucks. It will showcase the current state of the technology and highlight the opportunity to accelerate adoption of zero-emissions freight movement.
