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Eversource finalizes sale of nine small hydroelectric facilities to Hull Street Energy
Nine small hydroelectric facilities in New Hampshire will now operate under the ownership of an affiliate of Hull Street Energy, after Eversource completed their sale. Source: Renewable Energy
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A Carbon-Free California Requires a Lot More Cheap Batteries
California’s push to use only carbon-free electricity hinges on a big bet — that battery costs will plunge. Source: Renewable Energy
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Solar Companies Flock to Illinois, Bringing Jobs, Enthusiasm and Some Questions
The family company Wellspring Components started four generations ago to fabricate metal for horse-drawn buggies for Amish families in Indiana. Today, its offshoot Wellspring Solar is among a growing number of national and Midwestern companies launching new solar operations in Illinois, thanks to incentives under the state’s Future Energy Jobs Act. Source: Renewable Energy
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South Africa Drops Nuclear, Adds Renewables in Energy Plan
South Africa has dropped proposals to boost supply from nuclear plants in its latest energy blueprint and will increasingly harness renewable sources as it trims a reliance on coal. Source: Renewable Energy
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Oil Major Exxon Reportedly Seeking Wind and Solar Power
Exxon Mobil Corp. has been looking to buy renewable energy for delivery in Texas, according to people familiar with the matter. Source: Renewable Energy
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Colorado Regulators Green-light Xcel's Plan Boosting Renewables, Cutting Coal
A plan by Xcel Energy Colorado to boost the share of power it gets from wind and solar and retire a third of its coal generation was green-lighted Monday by state regulators. Source: Renewable Energy
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EV Charging Firm to Use Blockchain Token Technology
UK blockchain solutions firm Energi Mine has entered into a partnership with electric vehicle charger start-up Solisco. Source: Renewable Energy
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US Army Installs Largest Battery Storage System
The US’ largest stand-alone battery energy storage system ever to be developed at an army base is being installed at Fort Carson, El Paso County in Colorado. Source: Renewable Energy
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Minnesota Could Reap $30 Billion Driving on Electricity
What would happen if millions of Minnesotans ditched gasoline and started to drive on cleaner, cheaper electricity? A new report from MJ Bradley & Associates answers that question, demonstrating that Minnesota could realize upwards of $30 billion in avoided expenditures on gasoline and maintenance, reduced utility bills, and environmental benefits by 2050. Source: Renewable Energy
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Trend Watch: Hydro plant to be fully dedicated power source for cryptocurrency mining
A hydroelectric facility in New York State is being repowered specifically to serve as a fully-dedicated source of power for a new co-located cryptocurrency mining farm. Source: Renewable Energy