Hawaii has the highest rate of rooftop solar power adoption in the US, on a per capita basis. It makes sense, as the power grid is largely (~65%) powered by imported fossil energy sources and is therefore predictably very expensive, at 42+ cents per kilowatt-hour. That makes rooftop solar a … [continued]
The little town of Carrboro, North Carolina has sued utility giant Duke Energy for damages from climate change.
South Africa’s national electricity utility company, Eskom, launched its first fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) this week. Eskom’s Distribution Division is leading the way in adopting electric vehicles for the utility company. Eskom says this is a major milestone in the company’s journey toward sustainable transport and a cleaner energy … [continued]
Three-year contract awarded for charging station load management and network support services Lynkwell, a leading energy infrastructure provider, has been selected by the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging station load management and network support services for their extensive existing infrastructure and future expansion. … [continued]
By Mark Jacobs, Co-Founder, EVmath.org In the national conversation about electric vehicles, rural America is often treated as an afterthought—or worse, a lost cause. There’s a sense that rural communities are bought into all the myths about EVs—that they’re too expensive, can’t handle country roads, and will end up stranded … [continued]
Electricity grids are facing significant pressure from load growth, aging infrastructure, increasingly dynamic operational needs, and severe weather events. Advanced grid technologies can help meet these challenges, but traditional regulatory frameworks may limit utility pathways to innovation. Regulatory sandboxes offer a potential solution by establishing a structured environment for piloting … [continued]
By Power for All A pilot project in rural Uganda demonstrates that utilities and mini-grid operators working together can deliver electricity 3.5 times faster than traditional approaches. At scale, this integrated model has the potential to reduce connection costs by up to 64% making electrification significantly more affordable. With over … [continued]
30 Local Leaders Join Two New Energy to Communities (E2C) Peer-Learning Cohorts on Electricity Load Growth and Utility Engagement The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is excited to announce the 30 local participants across 25 states, territories, and Tribes selected for two new Energy to Communities (E2C) peer-learning cohorts, managed … [continued]
Hunter 1577-megawatt coal-fired power plant. Castle Dale, Emery County, Utah. February 10, 2025. Fritz Hasler Photo
A new state energy siting board in Pennsylvania may be a stalking horse for fossil fuel and nuclear interests in that state,
Sponsored post by Kumar Chandran, S&C Electric Company Energy is a part of our everyday lives in some obvious ways — turning up the A/C, charging our devices, or flipping on the lights — but much of our energy consumption happens almost entirely out of sight. The energy required to … [continued]
