According to a report released last week by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the number of U.S. solar jobs surpassed those in oil and natural gas extraction for the first time last year.
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U.S. Solar Jobs Exceed Oil And Gas For First Time In 2015
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By Mike Bossom & Gary Hawkins | Black & Veatch
Adoption of smart city initiatives appears to be dividing most city governments into two camps – those that opt for incremental add-on or pilot programs, and those that pursue some form of root-level master planning. There are advantages and disadvantages to each course. According to the 2016 Black & Veatch Strategic Directions: Smart City/Smart Utility… Keep reading →
Hot Topics In Clean Energy This California Legislative Session
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
As the days are getting longer and the weather is warming up, kids across the country are counting down the days until summer vacation. California state lawmakers, on the other hand, are rolling up their sleeves and building upon California’s strong foundation of clean energy leadership and momentum. With the electricity sector responsible for about… Keep reading →
3 Policies Driving Innovation In The Electricity Sector
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
As rapid changes in energy technology – both in renewable and fossil fuel sources – transforms the way we power our lives, we have a chance to leave our children a prosperous world and reduce the effects of climate change. But, to scale fast enough, we need smart policies – at all levels of government.… Keep reading →
Investing In Renewable Energy Projects In Europe
By Ladislav Štorek, Barlas Balcioglu, Mark Clough, Lucille De Silva, Matteo Falcione | Dentons
Europe has seen a renewables surge in the last decade, with green power capacity doubling in the last five years alone.
Better Buildings Challenge Partners Exceed $1.3 Billion In Energy Cost Savings, Share Hundreds Of Solutions To Help Spur Future Efficiency Efforts
By U.S. Department of Energy
WASHINGTON — U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro today released Better Buildings Challenge partner results, announced three new focus areas in local communities, and highlighted overall signs of growth in the initiative’s reach and influence. Since 2011, both the number of Better Buildings Challenge partners and energy… Keep reading →
Energy Department Announces Funding For Design And Construction Of Manufacturing Of Biofuels, Bioproducts And Biopower
By U.S. Department of Energy
$90 MILLION FUNDING WILL ADVANCE ADMINISTRATION GOALS TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS AND IMPROVE AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY WASHINGTON — Recognizing the importance of biofuels to energy and climate security, the Energy Department today announced up to $90 million in project funding focused on designing, constructing and operating integrated biorefinery facilities. The production of biofuels from sustainable,… Keep reading →
Renewable Energy Update – April 2016 #5
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
In 2015, energy from grid-connected, utility-scale solar plants surpassed that from wind power for the first time ever in California, according to an analysis from Vaisala.
Environmental Notes – April 2016
By Jessica J.O. King, Keith McAlister, Henry "Speaker" Pollard, V, Ryan Trail, Ethan Ware | Williams Mullen
EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance recently proposed changes to its National Program Manager (NMP) Guidance that, in part, would revise EPA’s National Enforcement Initiatives (“NEIs”) for federal fiscal years 2017-2019.
Developing A Business Case For Renewable Energy At Airports
By Jason Allen, David Y. Bannard | Foley & Lardner LLP
The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) recently released Report 151: Developing a Business Case for Renewable Energy at Airports.
