Texas Will Have More Electricity From Renewables Than Natural Gas Next Year, Says EIA Report
The December Short Term Energy Output report from the EIA contains lots of good news and a few surprises for those living in Texas.
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Grid-Scale Battery Storage In US Tripled In 2021
In a preliminary report, the US Energy Information Agency says grid-scale battery storage tripled in 2021 to more than 4.6 GW.
NREL To Collaborate With Eight Teams on Innovations To Unlock Equitable Solar in Underserved Communities
Teams Will Receive Direct Funding and More Than a Year of Technical Support as They Explore New Forms of Equitable Solar Adoption in Residential and Commercial-Scale Settings Solar energy is taking off in the United States. The U.S. Energy Information Agency projects that solar power will account for nearly half of all … [continued]
Whoosh! Wind Power Wins, Pipelines Implode In Fossil Fuel Week From Hell
New wind power project sails ahead while fossil fuel stakeholders come to grips with record breaking heat and a fresh round of COVID-19 lockdowns.
“Electric Highway” Running Along Interstate 5 In Oregon + Washington A Big Success
The “Electric Highway” — a portion of Interstate 5 running through the states of Oregon and Washington, dotted with regular DC fast-charging stations — has shown itself to be a success over the last few years since its opening, as per the most recent figures. Not that surprising considering that … [continued]
British Columbia May Have a “Trillion Dollar Opportunity” with Geothermal Power
British Columbia may have a “Trillion Dollar Opportunity”: over 150 known hot springs, and more than enough geothermal energy to power the province’s grid.
24% Renewable Energy Over 27 Years — Is That All?!?
US EIA is out with the Annual Energy Outlook 2014, which predicts that wind, solar, and other renewables will account for 24% of new capacity over 30 years.
