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Update: California Governor Signs Historic 100 Percent Renewable Energy Obligation
Yesterday another milestone was reached in California’s march toward a 100 percent renewable energy mandate with the passing of SB100 by the Assembly. The bill will require the state to receive 50 percent of its electricity from renewables by 2026; 60 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2045. Source: Renewable Energy
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Subsidy-free Solar Farms Popping Up from Britain to Italy
Next to a wheat field north of London, banks of solar panels in 35 neat rows are generating electricity without any support from the government. Source: Renewable Energy
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Delaware Joins 34 States in Passing C-PACE Legislation; A Cleaner Energy Supply to Follow
Last month, Delaware Governor John Carney signed Senate Bill 113 into law, enabling Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing in Delaware. Once implemented, PACE will offer a new method for financing commercial energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Source: Renewable Energy
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Analysts Predict Surge in North American Wind Power O&M Costs as Tax Credits Phase Out
Operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses for wind power assets will cost the industry about $7.5 billion annually by 2021, according new analysis from IHS Markit. The firm estimates the current North American wind O&M market is valued at approximately $5-6 billion annually, but is expected to exceed $8.3 billion by 2027, an increase of nearly…
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Is the Clean Energy Economy Overlooking SMBs?
“Mind the Gap.” Whether you’ve visited London or not, you’re most likely familiar with the London Underground’s famous catchphrase. However, that well-known phrase may have implications related to clean energy based on a recent analysis. While Google, Apple, Facebook and other large corporations have lately garnered considerable attention for their commitments to renewable energy, electric…
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Thailand Unveils New Investment Package for EV Companies
The Thailand Board of Investment has announced new investment packages and privileges for electric vehicle (EV) companies to establish operations in the Eastern Economic Corridor. Source: Renewable Energy
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Someday Soon Your Utility Will Help You Select Your Next Car
Utilities are — and have been for a long time — seeking better ways through which they can engage with their customers. According to Jeff Hamel, director of energy and housing partnerships at Google, the Nest smart thermostat, which is part of the hardware product line that Google provides, is a good example of a…
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Vattenfall Inaugurates Scottish Offshore Wind farm
The aim is to accelerate the wind power industry’s drive for competitive renewable Source: Renewable Energy
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August the ‘Cleanest Energy Month of the Year in Modern Times’ in UK
Source: Renewable Energy
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Grid Resilience is the Key to a More Renewable Future
The whole energy landscape has, in only ten years, changed beyond all recognition. The popularity of using responsible and renewable energy sources is growing. And the movement is being backed by new remits for distribution operators that allow, amongst other things, more green energy to be integrated into the grid. Source: Renewable Energy