The Tide Is Turning (And Is It Ever!)
June 18th, 2020 | by George Harvey
In the US, renewables are expected to see fifty times as much net capacity added in the next three years as nuclear and fossil fuels combined
Browsing the "SUN DAY Campaign" Tag
Wind & Solar = 11% Of Electricity Generation In January & February In USA
May 8th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan
The SUN DAY Campaign recently reported that 11% of US electricity generation in the months of January and February was from wind and solar power
US Non-Hydro Renewables Grow 6.2%, Provide 11.4% Of US Electricity
October 30th, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill
A new analysis of recently released data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) by the SUN DAY Campaign has highlighted the fact that renewable energy sources accounted for 18.49% of US electrical generation during the first eight months of 2019 --- up from 17.95% a year earlier.
FERC Dramatically Revises US Electricity Generating Predictions
July 8th, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill
The United States' Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has apparently "dramatically revised" its three-year forecast for changes in the country's electrical generating capacity mix, according to the SUN DAY Campaign, with sharp declines expected for fossil fuel and nuclear generation offset by even stronger growth in renewable energy.
Renewables Account For 18% Of US Electricity Generation
November 30th, 2018 | by Joshua S Hill
The United States Energy Information Administration has recently published data revealing that renewable energy sources provided nearly 18% of the country's electrical generation through the first nine months of the year, while solar and wind grew substantially as compared to the same nine months a year ago.
US Electricity Generation By Renewables Edges Out Nuclear (Interview)
August 31st, 2018 | by Jake Richardson
A SUN DAY analysis of US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showed that in the first half of 2018 renewables generated about 19.867% of US net electricity generation, which was just slightly more than the 19.863% nuclear power produced. Ken Bossong, the Executive Director of the SUN DAY campaign, answered some questions for CleanTechnica about the situation
US Renewable Energy Sources Surpass Nuclear In First Half Of 2018
August 28th, 2018 | by Joshua S Hill
US renewable energy sources accounted for nearly 20% of the country's net electrical generation during the first half of 2018, according to new figures from the US Energy Information Administration, and narrowly beat out that provided by nuclear power
US Renewables Nearly Tied With Nuclear At 20%, Coal Falls To 27%
June 28th, 2018 | by Joshua S Hill
Renewable energy sources accounted for a fifth of US power generation over the first third of 2018 according to new figures from the US Energy Information Administration, as coal dropped to 27% of total power generation.
New US Renewable Energy Capacity Beats Natural Gas For 4th Year Running, Renewables Now Account For Over 20%
February 7th, 2018 | by Joshua S Hill
For the fourth year in a row, new US electricity capacity from renewable energy sources surpassed those from natural gas, and accounted for half of all new capacity additions, according to recent figures published by the country's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
US Renewable Electricity Production Up 14.7%, Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Drop (CleanTechnica Chart)
December 6th, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
New numbers from the US Energy Information Administration and highlighted by Ken Bossong's Sun Day Campaign show that renewable electricity production through the first three quarters of 2017 was up 14.7%, while coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear power all decreased.
US Renewables Grew 10% In 1st Half Of 2017
October 5th, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
Renewable energy sources in the United States grew by another 10% in the first half of 2017, according to new figures published by the country's Energy Information Administration and highlighted by Ken Bossong's Sun Day Campaign
Renewable Energy Provides More Electricity Than Nuclear Power In US
June 27th, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
Renewable energy sources are now providing more electricity than nuclear power for the first time ever in the United States, according to figures issued by the US Energy Information Administration and highlighted by Ken Bossong's Sun Day Campaign.
US Renewable Energy Provides 19.35% Of US Electricity In First Quarter
May 31st, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
The US Energy Information Administration this week published figures which showed that renewable energy sources accounted for 19.35% of US electricity in the first quarter, well in advance of the Administration's own predictions for renewable energy.
Just How Off Is EIA’s Renewable Energy Outlook? How About 20+ Years?
April 16th, 2014 | by Silvio Marcacci
The US Energy Information Administration's renewable energy forecast could be underestimating growth by as much as 22 years, according to a new analysis
Solar = #2 New Energy Source In 2013 (US)
January 28th, 2014 | by Nicholas Brown
In 2013, natural gas accounted for 51.17% of all new US electricity generation capacity, taking the top spot for new [&hellip
Renewable Energy Provided 99% Of All New Electricity Capacity In October
November 27th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
By The SUN DAY Campaign Washington DC – According to the latest “Energy Infrastructure Update” report from the Federal Energy Regulatory [&hellip
Reading The Renewable Energy Tea Leaves In Latest FERC Report
October 19th, 2013 | by Tina Casey
We got all excited when our friends over at the SUN DAY Campaign tipped us off to the latest federal [&hellip
Renewable Energy on the Rise, Fossil Fuels Declining
July 30th, 2009 | by Zachary Shahan
[social_buttons] The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported good news for renewable energy enthusiasts this week. Energy from renewable resources [&hellip
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