Pacific Gas and Electric Co. has announced that 69.3% of the electricity delivered to its customers in 2016 came from greenhouse-gas-free resources
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Renewable Energy Update – March 2017 #4
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray, Renée Louise Robin | Allen MatkinsSign up and get Breaking Energy news in your inbox.
We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.Renewable Energy Update – March 2017 #2
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray, Renée Louise Robin | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
The U.S. solar market had its biggest year ever in 2016, nearly doubling its previous record and adding more electric generating capacity than any other source of energy for the first time ever.
Companies Want Clean Energy – These 2 EPA Programs Help Them Get It
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
For companies, future planning is simply good business. This is why many in Corporate America – having long accepted that climate change is real – are continuing to transition towards low-carbon energy options and to work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Recently, it was reported that under the watch of newly-appointed EPA Administrator… Keep reading →
4 Signs Texas Could Lead The Clean Energy Economy – But Will It?
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
“If you want to know how wind works for America, just ask a Texan.” That’s according to Tom Kiernan, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), which just released its newest wind industry market report. The AWEA report shows Texas is the nation’s indisputable wind powerhouse, including serving as home to nearly a quarter… Keep reading →
Renewable Energy Update – February 2017 #4
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray, Renée Louise Robin | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Senate leader Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) is proposing legislation, SB 584, that would require California to generate all of its electricity from renewable sources.
Renewable Energy Update – February 2017 #3
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
A firm controlled by Philip Anschutz, the billionaire entertainment and pro sports magnate, will soon build the largest wind farm in the U.S. to serve utilities in California.
Renewable Energy Update – January 2017 #4
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Amid the flurry of news leading up to the inauguration of President Trump, Treasury Secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin said last week that he supports the existing phaseout of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind energy.
Renewable Energy Update – January 2017 #2
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Although the concrete statistics for the final months of last year aren’t in yet, the EIA says it expects renewable generation capacity to have accounted for most of the 2016 capacity additions in the country.
Lazard Annual Report Reveals Steady Decline In Costs Of Clean Energy Technologies
By Sahir Surmeli | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology Matters
Financial advisory and asset management firm Lazard recently published its annual report on the costs of electricity generation technologies, finding that the costs for clean energy projects continue to decrease.
Move Over Platinum, We Want Nickel!
By Jenny Bowman | National Energy Technology Laboratory
A catalyst developed by researchers at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is revolutionizing catalyst design — the way they are studied, how they work, and how much they cost — and it may help meet the ever-growing demand for energy with minimal environmental impact. “This is a big deal!” — Douglas Kauffman, lead researcher Catalysts make… Keep reading →
