Green EV charging with clean energy infrastructure

Green Solutions for EV Charging

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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

Growth of clean energy jobs, 2019 to 2050

Renewable Energy Projects Expected to Boost Rural America

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

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Rooftop solar can provide economical and reliable clean electricity.

California Expands Access to Community Solar with New Rule

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

California hits a historic milestone for renewable energy production

California Hits Historical Renewables Milestone

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

Massive growth in solar powers renewables market in 2023

Massive Growth in Solar Installations Powers Renewables Market

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

Planned potential improved transmission model connects renewable energy to cities that need power.

New Approach to Transmission Planning Links Renewable Energy Zones to Major Cities

Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a new approach to grid planning that could make it possible to power your home or business with the nation’s best and lowest-cost wind and solar energy, no matter where you live. Read more

Electrical transmission tower and power lines

DOE Announces $366 Million to Accelerate Energy Security in Rural America

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This week the Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $366 million for 17 projects across rural and remote American communities. The funding will accelerate the development of clean, sustainable energy deployment with community driven projects such as building microgrids to ensure energy security with reliable, affordable energy.

Rural and remote communities face a unique set of energy challenges due to their small populations and isolation from larger electrical systems, resulting in higher electric bills, unreliable energy supplies, and/or no access to electricity at all. Read more

3 Main Types of Solar Panels: Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline, and Thin-film

The Future of Solar: 3 Main Types of Panels

What type of solar panels are right for you? There are 3 main types of panels: each has pros and cons.

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IRA - Private Clean Energy Investments in the U.S.

Federal Agencies Launch Clean Energy Incentive Finders and Tax Credit Hub

IRA - Private Clean Energy Investments in the U.S.

In addition to spurring private investment in large-scale clean energy deployment, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) created home energy programs for consumers, local officials, and advocates. To spread the word, several federal agencies have launched hubs to help organizations and consumers learn about the programs:

This Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program  is launching a new Incentive Finder to help consumers choose home energy products that qualify for benefits such as tax rebates. Read more

BLM proposes solar development plans on selected public lands

BLM Announces Plan to Open Public Land for Solar Projects

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently released a draft roadmap — known as the updated Western Solar Plan — that outlines proposed solar energy development across the West.  The plan is designed to expand solar energy production overall, and to streamline siting and project permitting on U.S. public lands.

The plan is an update of BLM’s 2012 Western Solar Plan, that identified land having high solar potential and low resource conflicts to guide responsible solar development in the original six states — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. The updated plan adds areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. Read more