Signs are pointing to a big year for electric vehicles adoption. Coal plants continue to shutter due to costs despite the administration’s insistence on bringing back coal jobs. Plus, Washington, D.C. joins the ranks of cities that have committed to 100% renewable energy. The D.C. clean energy bill is one of the most ambitious signed into law yet, mandating 100% renewable energy by 2032.… Read More
More states are expected to commit to 100% clean energy in 2019 following the examples of California and Hawaii. Experts also expect to see utilities get smarter about planning their investments with new ways to account for developments in wind energy, solar energy and battery storage. … Read More
Over 200 mayors from all 50 states signed onto a letter calling for more solar power deployment. They cited the both economic and environmental benefits. Solar photovoltaic panels have declined in cost by 99% over the past few decades thanks to smart public policy. A new study illustrates the economic viability of Minnesota reaching its renewable energy goals by 2050. Plus, electric vehicles adoption is spreading in the central U.S.… Read More
Clean energy advocates are optimistic following the midterm elections. Despite failed ballot initiatives in Arizona and Washington, advocates are hopeful for renewable energy gains at the state level thanks to Democrats gaining seats in many state legislatures. … Read More
This week in Energy Democracy news: a new scorecard ranks states on their shared renewables programs, including community solar. Plus, researchers in the midwest are tapping into low-cost, long duration energy storage to support the widespread deployment of renewables.
Several states pushed ahead with ambitious renewable energy goals. In Arizona, regulators are planning to adopt an 80% clean energy plan while Minnesota adds an incentive to attract residential customers to community solar. Since 2008, at least 35 programs have been started nationwide to improve solar power access to low income communities. Plus, Massachusetts is ranked the most energy efficient state.… Read More
A new survey reveals the majority of U.S. voters think utilities should not be able to block residential solar. Microgrids are gaining traction in the midwest, starting with Illinois. In California, Los Angeles leads with the most clean-energy jobs in the nation. Kansas solar customers could see demand charges dwindle their cost savings. Inside the Department of Energy, a small agency continues its pursuit of long-term energy storage.… Read More
This week in Energy Democracy news: Community solar is making solar power more accessible to underserved communities. With the onset of Hurricane Florence, homeowners look to solar and storage instead of generators for backup power. In Arizona, voters will consider a 50% renewable energy ballot initiative come November. States struggle to find a replacement for net metering as rooftop solar expands. South Carolina considers extending net metering through March.… Read More
This week in Energy Democracy news: Solar energy now accounts for more than 10% of electricity in five states. California’s Assembly passed a bill committing the state to 100% renewable energy sources by 2045. In Utah, rooftop solar installations dropped 23 percent in one year due to the rollback of net metering. Across the country, 19 … Read More
