Renewable Energy

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 Berkeley National Lab that found… Read More

Wyoming legislature wary of utility looking to replace coal with solar and wind

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 jobs, has taken steps to… Read More

Tesla lowers solar prices in bid to regain crown

Tesla Lowers Solar Installation Cost

It’s no secret that Tesla’s been slumping on its solar business over the last few years. Once top-dog in the industry, rival Sunrun has since taken their crown. However, earlier this year Elon Musk said 2019 was going to be… Read More

Facebook Partners with Utility for 350 MW of Solar

Facebook has partnered with utility Dominion Energy to install 350 megawatts of solar in Virginia and North Carolina, to cover energy use at Facebook’s local facilities. The project supports Dominion and Facebook’s commitments as members of We Are Still In,… Read More

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. Solar installation covers 25% of… Read More

Clean energy from falling snow could one day track your skiiing performance

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 go thinking your house will… Read More

Solar Panels Can Increase Home Resale Value by 4.1%

Solar panels can add $9,000 to $42,000 to your home resale value, depending on location and size Solar panels can add $9,000 up to an incredible $42,000 to your home’s resale value, according to a new study from Zillow. For… Read More