Electricity
New York Just Reached A Major Landmark in Electricity System Evolution
Two weeks ago New York State came one step closer to creating the electricity system of the future when the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) adopted its first major Order as part of the Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) proceeding.
Missing a Mining Opportunity
Guest author Matthew Cullinen is a Carbon War Room alum. My parents still use America Online (AOL) and they’re not alone. Though many have made the switch to “modern” services like Gmail, others have steadfastly clung to comfortable, old, “easy” ways of doing things. That same dynamic is before…
Congress Just Extended the PTC and ITC: What You Need to Know
Late last week, Congress passed a bill that extends the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) that have benefited wind and solar, respectively. This is big news for the U.S. renewable energy industry. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the net result could be 37…
A Caribbean Island Says Goodbye Diesel and Hello 100% Renewable Electricity
For the residents of Bonaire, the switch from fossil-fueled to renewable energy systems has made a world of difference.
A California Community Shoots for the Moon: Palo Alto Considers Carbon Neutrality
Palo Alto (pop. 66,000), the heart of Silicon Valley and regional birthplace of Google, is eyeing today’s version of reaching the moon—becoming the first carbon-neutral city in the United States.
