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Utility giant PacifiCorp drops coal for 14,000 MW of renewables and storage
Yesterday, utility giant PacifiCorp published the latest draft of its Integrated Resource Plan (or IRP) that lays out how it will meet energy demands over the next two decades – and it’s going all-in on […]
How long does it take to recoup your solar investment?
You’ve probably heard someone online boast about how they save $1,800 a year installing solar or they recouped their investment in just five years. Maybe you’ve already gotten estimates, but they say it’ll take you […]
Walmart sues Tesla for solar panels catching fire, but is Tesla to blame?
While the two companies are working towards a resolution, Walmart’s lawsuit against Tesla is still filed with the New York State Supreme Court after rooftop solar installations have led to fire at seven different stores. […]
Tesla now renting solar panels to homeowners
Tesla has announced it will begin renting solar panels to homeowners through a subscription service. The smallest installation will cost just $50 and Tesla estimates most homes can save between $20 and $650, depending on […]
Tesla to ramp up Solar Roof production by end of year
Elon Musk announced on Twitter that Tesla is planning to rapidly ramp up production of its Solar Roof to 1,000 per week. Tesla is known for setting high goals and working relentlessly until they’re met, […]
China’s pollution-ridden air is blocking sun from solar panels
Researchers at Switzerland’s Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science found that solar panels in China produced 15% less electricity in 2015 than they would’ve in 1960, due to the rising amount of pollution – mainly […]
Illinois hikes registration fee for EV owners
If you drive an electric vehicle in Illinois, you’re going to get a little shock when it comes time for your annual vehicle registration. Last weekend, the Illinois National Assembly approved raising annual vehicle registration […]
Checking In on the Trump Solar Tariff 15 Months On
With Trump announcing a new 25% tariff on Chinese-made solar inverters yesterday, we got to wondering how the 2018 solar panel tariff – much maligned at the time for potentially hindering one of the US’ […]
Utility-Scale Solar Vs Trees: A Fight that Shouldn’t Exist
Today, Connecticut state regulators denied permission for a developer to build a solar farm on 25 acres of land near Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth, CT, a small town of 6,400 located in the […]
Renewable Energy Mandates Raise Electricity Prices
Economists at the University of Chicago recently published findings that show state-level renewable energy mandates raise utility prices by an extremely-high 17%. The findings are much higher than an oft-cited 2015 study from the Lawrence […]
Wyoming Legislature Wary of Replacing Coal Plants with Solar and Wind Power
PacifiCorp, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned utility that operates in three states, is possibly considering replacing its Wyoming coal plants with solar, wind, and energy storage. But the state legislature in the coal-heavy state, fearing for local […]
Disney World Installs 270 Acre Solar Farm
Disney World has installed its second solar installation, a 50 MW solar installation that can cover 25% of the park’s energy needs, a major step in its plan to reduce emissions by 50% by 2020. […]
Clean Energy from Falling Snow Could One Day Track your Skiing Performance
Researchers at the University of California – Los Angeles have created a device that harnesses the static electricity inherent within snow. But while it’s certainly an exciting prospect for small-scale applications like wearable electronics, don’t […]