Clean energy bill is key to reinvigorating Illinois’ post-COVID economy
By EDF Energy Exchange By Christie HicksWhen the Illinois General Assembly met last week, lawmakers addressed the COVID-19 crisis among other priorities. This is, above all, a public health crisis and a human tragedy. More than 100,000 people in the state have been infected with this virus, and heartbreakingly more than 4,000 Illinoisans have lost…
Work at Tesla’s New York Gigafactory Restarts as Panasonic Prepares to Exit
By [email protected] Tesla restarted work at its Buffalo, New York Gigafactory in May, not long after resuming production at its other U.S. factories in California and Nevada, according to a company letter first reported by Buffalo Business First. Work was on hold at the New York plant, where Tesla produces its solar roof and some…
A ‘Just Transition’ for Fossil Fuel Workers
By [email protected] We use the term “energy transition” to define markets, technology, business models. But what about people? The transition away from fossil fuels isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a must-have. The hardest part isn’t building out the clean resources. It’s shutting down the dirty stuff at a pace the science demands. And that means disrupting…
Poultry company Perdue Farms celebrates pollinator-friendly solar project
By Kelsey Misbrener Perdue Farms announces it has become the first poultry company in the United States to have pollinator-friendly ground cover at a company solar installation located at its headquarters in Salisbury, Maryland. The announcement coincides with World Environment Day on June 5, which celebrates biodiversity this year. “Given Perdue Farms’ long-standing commitment to…
Paradise Energy Solutions completes solar carport at Pennsylvania automotive distributor
By Billy Ludt Turn 14 is known as an automotive parts and accessories distributor, but the company has entered into the renewables market with a 1-MW solar carport system installed by Paradise Energy Solutions. Turn 14’s Horsham, Pennsylvania headquarters is home to one of the state’s largest solar carports, achieving a major milestone in the…
WoodMac: How the Renewables O&M Market Is Adapting to the COVID-19 Crisis
By [email protected] Renewables generation has proven largely resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even as global electricity demand has declined, wind and solar PV penetration continues its growth in many regions. In the U.S. — one of the countries worst-affected by COVID-19 — wind and PV output is 10 percent higher on a year-to-date basis than…
Reminder: Massachusetts Case Likely Faces Same Fate as New York
By Energy in Depth U.S. District Judge William Young issued an opinion today on his March decision to remand Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s lawsuit against ExxonMobil to state court. While some environmental activists touted today’s issuance of Young’s opinion as “another loss in court for Big Oil” (despite the ruling actually taking place several…
US healthcare giant tips $45m into Australian EV charging company Tritium
By Michael Mazengarb US healthcare giant Cigna makes $45m investment in Brisbane-based EV fast charger maker Tritium. The post US healthcare giant tips $45m into Australian EV charging company Tritium appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
HOMER Energy now offering in-depth software training courses online
By Kelsey Misbrener HOMER Energy by UL has expanded its training program to include its in-depth “Foundations” courses online. This enhanced training program accommodates current restrictions in travel, while continuing to instruct users in the company’s internationally recognized energy modeling software. The Foundations courses help students learn to design and simulate solar + storage, combined…
So, What Exactly Is Building Electrification?
By [email protected] Buildings were first electrified nearly 150 years ago. So, why is it that “building electrification” is now among the energy industry’s most popular buzzwords? Most buildings run on multiple fuels. They use electricity to power lights, refrigerators and electronic devices. And they consume fossil fuels such as natural gas or propane to power…