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Solar Job Growth Outpacing Other Industries

Energy News

Meeting our climate goals while decarbonizing the power sector is forecast to create millions of clean energy jobs. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expects the solar industry will need to grow from more than 330,000 employees now to between 500,000 and 1,500,000 workers by 2035 Read more

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2024 Energy Capacity Additions by Energy Category

Solar Power and Batteries Lead Energy Capacity Additions in 2024

Energy News

According to the U.S. Energy Information Agency (EIA), about 20GW of new energy capacity was added in the first half of this year, and solar power accounted for almost 60 percent (12 GW of the 20GW total) of the energy capacity additions. Read more

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One Hour of Level 2 Charging Powers More Mileage than Average Person Drives Daily

Energy News

A driver can easily get more miles from an hour of level 2 charging while their light-duty EV is parked and plugged into a charger than the average person drives in a day. Most EV charging is Level 2, which provides about 25 miles of range per hour of charging. Read more

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High transmission power lines cross a desert area.Bureau of Land Management, Public Domain

Navigating the Heat: How Extreme Weather is Impacting Our Electric Grid

Energy News

Can renewables, battery storage, distributed energy, and VPP’s  help utilities and customers navigate the impacts of extreme weather on our electric grid?

As the summers grow hotter and more intense, the need for reliable and resilient energy solutions becomes ever more critical. Read more

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EIA Solar Generation Capacity, 2023 Forecast

U.S. Solar Production Booming for 2024 YTD

Energy News

Last year, the US’s Energy Information Agency (EIA) forecast that over half (54%) of new electric-generating capacity would be solar, with a lot of it coming online near the end of the year Read more

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Green EV charging with clean energy infrastructure

Green Solutions for EV Charging

Energy News, sustainability

In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards electric vehicles as the future of transportation. With global concerns about climate change and an increased emphasis on sustainability, more people are looking for green solutions for their everyday needs, including vehicle charging. Read more

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Growth of clean energy jobs, 2019 to 2050

Renewable Energy Projects Expected to Boost Rural America

Energy News

As nearly $400 billion in Inflation Reduction Act investments boost renewable energy projects, much of the economic benefits are going to rural America.

Read more
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Rooftop solar can provide economical and reliable clean electricity.

California Expands Access to Community Solar with New Rule

Energy News

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Thursday approved a rule to expand “community solar,” which could boost solar access and help lower utility bills for renters and people who can’t put solar panels on their own rooftops. Read more

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California hits a historic milestone for renewable energy production

California Hits Historical Renewables Milestone

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California hits a historic milestone for renewable energy production

Renewable energy has supplied 100 percent of California’s energy demand for at least 15 minutes and up to six hours per day during 30 of the last 38 days— a historic renewables milestone for the state. Read more

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Massive growth in solar powers renewables market in 2023

Massive Growth in Solar Installations Powers Renewables Market

Energy News

In 2023, the U.S. solar market installed 32.4 GWdc (gigawatts direct current) of capacity, a remarkable 51% increase from 2022. This was the industry’s biggest year by far, exceeding 30 GWdc of capacity for the first time. Solar accounted for 53% of all new electricity-generating capacity added to the U.S. grid in 2023, slightly ahead of the forecasted 52% of added capacity for 2023. Read more

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