Three brothers wanted to use some land for solar, batteries, and cattle grazing. First, they had to convince local officials and the community to allow batteries. Read more here.
A new analysis of U.S. electric vehicle sales projects that a record share of new vehicles sold in 2030 will be electric, despite recent steps by the federal government to remove incentives to their growth.A new analysis of U.S. electric vehicle sales projects that a record share of new vehicles sold in 2030 will be […]
Your next electric Cadillac, Chevy, or GMC may have had a past life. General Motors said Tuesday that it had started installing batteries containing recycled materials from old packs into new models as a part of a new pilot program. Read more here.
According to the latest Cox Automotive EV Market Monitor report, both new and used EV sales increased in August, showing a maturing market. The report notes that new EV sales grew across more brands, even as Tesla’s market share declined. Additionally, more off-lease returns gave used EV buyers more options, while EV supply and prices […]
For years, the Roanoke City Public Schools district has installed solar panels to lower electricity bills, reduce its carbon footprint, and teach students about clean tech. Now, the district is set to be the first in the state to invest in storage, with a solar-and-battery-powered microgrid at each of its two high schools, which double […]
Ameren Illinois is working with Illinois State University to advance energy workforce development through the development of a small-scale Microgrid Learning Lab. The learning lab is designed to give students hands-on experience with technologies shaping the future of the electric grid. Read more here.
A new report finds North Carolina school rooftops could generate significant solar power, with Wake County offering more potential than any other county. Read the full article here.
Nine advanced energy companies in New Mexico received a share of $7.5 million in New Mexico Advanced Energy Award grants designed to accelerate technology advancement and deployment and attract companies to the state. Read more here.
Data released Wednesday by global energy think tank Ember, along with a report by the Solar Energy Industries Association and analytics firm Wood Mackenzie, show the continued growth of solar and decline of coal in the United States despite federal policy. In May, for the first time, solar supplied more of the nation’s electricity than […]
Updated plan outlines next five years of equitable climate action and community resilience strategies and documents significant progress to citywide climate goals. Read more here.