Charly Fasano is a writer, artist and poet who has published numerous books over more than a decade. Growing up in the foothills of Colorado he passed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and is now exploring the industries it supports. He is an avid supporter of independent artists and writers and has published, edited and written volumes of poetry and fiction through his independent Fast Geek Press.
Businesses and community groups from Illinois are working together to create solar job training programs with $30 million through the state’s Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA). The training programs are expected to improve underserved economies, create sustainable job growth and create multicultural diversity throughout the renewable energy workforce in Illinois.
Read More →Bad timing and high demand has temporarily shuttered the Granite State’s renewable energy rebate programs. New Hampshire’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has temporarily halted the application process and closed its solar and wind rebate programs due to overwhelming amount of applications and a wait list totaling $1.5 million in rebates.
Read More →Solar developers and investors can now analyze and compare potential locations for projects in Pacific island countries with the click of a button, thanks to the World Bank’s web-based Global Solar Atlas. The Global Solar Atlas helps solar developers and policymakers examine potential sites for projects through an open source mapping tool. The maps provide high resolution geographic and meteorological data, allowing users to compare prospective locations for solar projects in regions or across multiple counties simultaneously.
Read More →Renewable energy advocates in North Carolina can celebrate now that Gov. Ray Cooper (D) has signed House Bill 589 into law. The bill, otherwise known as the Competitive Energy Solutions plan, will boost the solar sector in the state by enabling residential and commercial customers more affordable access to rooftop and utility-scale solar by reforming existing regulatory policies.
Read More →Last week was good for the solar industry overall. Despite President Donald Trump’s (R) promises to reinvigorate the fossil fuel industries across the US, New York and Democrats in the House of Representatives moved forward to modernized grid infrastructure and transition from fossil fueled electricity to a 100 percent renewable energy supply. Meanwhile, multi-national bankers and US ski resorts committed to sustainability goals, while solar industry professionals teamed up to install solar at an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico.
Read More →JPMorgan Chase has committed to powering its global banking operations with 100 percent renewable energy by 2020 and investing $200 billion into clean energy financing through 2025. The banking firm seeks to achieve these goals by developing solar projects at its branches and commercial locations, committing to long term renewable energy purchase agreements and expanding investment in clean power projects.
Read More →The surge of solar development in Massachusetts continues with the addition of 6.9 megawatts between two projects that will benefit 10 schools across the state. Stonehill College in Easton, MA, installed a 2.8 megawatt solar carport system that meets 20 percent of its yearly energy demands. Likewise, Attleboro Public Schools procured 4.1 megawatts of offsite solar that fulfills 75 percent of the district’s annual energy needs, saving an estimated $3 million a year.
Read More →Oklahoma’s wind industry is about to explode, thanks to the construction of a 2 gigawatt wind farm, the largest in the US. The Wind Catcher wind farm will supply 1.1 million customers across Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas with green electricity once operational in mid-2020. The facility, under construction since 2016, is projected to save customers an estimated $7 billion in electricity costs and contribute $300 million in property taxes to local governments over 25-years.
Read More →German startup carmaker, Sono Motors is releasing a solar powered, electric vehicle (EV) perfect for urbanites and short distance commuters. The Sion has a maximum range of 155 miles when coupled with a 30 kilowatt-hour battery. Sion’s viSono charging system uses photovoltaic panels covering the car’s hood and roof to charge its battery during daylight hours. When plugged into a 22 kilowatt power source, the car can charge up to 80 percent in 30 minutes.
Read More →Skiers can carve fresh powder next winter knowing the slopes will look the same for generations to come, thanks to Vail Resorts’ “Epic Promise for a Zero Footprint” initiative. By 2030, the company plans to invest $25 million into energy saving projects to reduce its electricity and natural gas use by 15 percent. The company also plans to establish waste reduction and forest habitat conservation programs by the same year. This promise to the environment will be implemented at each of the company’s 8 ski resorts, which include Breckenridge, Beaver Creek and Vail in Colorado, as well as Park City Mountain in Utah.
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