The federal agencies that provide the muscle for energy policy are finalizing plans to harness the energy from one billion tons of biomass per year. The “Bioeconomy Vision” is an effort to move biomass out of the laboratory and into the market. The goal, within the next 15 years, is production and commercialization of biofuels,… Keep reading →
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Bioeconomy: One Billion Tons of Biomass
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By Danielle IzzoSince President Trump’s election to office, his administration has made it very clear that building and restoring infrastructure is at the top of their “to-do” list. The Energy Storage Association and their supporters are looking to turn Trump’s priority into an opportunity for their agenda. To create this opportunity, the ESA, and other supporting organizations,… Keep reading →
New Subsidies in California for Energy Storage
By Michael VinciCalifornia is no stranger to subsidizing renewable energy – and now, there is a newer and bigger subsidy that has just been approved, this time attempting to invigorate the energy storage market. California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) has been a major success in the past years. The subsidy that was geared towards incentivizing the growth… Keep reading →
In past years, the costs associated with residential PV solar systems have been left up to the imagination of the companies installing the systems. The parameters of this industry’s guessing game are about to change according to a recent report from the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The NREL has decided to team up… Keep reading →
Around the Baseloads: What’s New in the Geothermal, Biomass and Hydropower Industries
By Jennifer Runyon - Chief Editor, Renewable Energy WorldA quick check-in on the renewable technologies that will keep the lights on when the world runs on 100 percent renewables. No country will ever get to 100 percent renewable energy without using geothermal, biomass, hydropower or a combination of the three. These technologies are able to provide energy around the clock, (baseload) and do… Keep reading →
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Are Renewables as Cheap as We Think?
By Michael VinciThe media has often pursued the narrative that wind and solar energy have reached grid parity – meaning the cost of electricity sourced from these renewable technologies is as cheap or cheaper than traditional electricity from the grid. However, a recent article published by Forbes writes that this is misleading – there are a number… Keep reading →
Barclay’s: Tesla Needs a New Valuation
By Michael VinciAn analyst from Barclay’s, Brian Johnson, has recently published a lengthy research document to support his bearish stance on Tesla stock. According to him, there are several factors that Tesla investors will often cite to justify their investment decision – however, Johnson believes that these factors are more reflective of the reality for Tesla. One… Keep reading →
Wastewater: The Best Hidden Energy Source You’ve Never Heard Of
By Xiaotian Fu, Leah Schleifer, and Lijin Zhong - World Resources InstituteIt’s no secret that the world’s need for energy is increasing—but what many don’t realize is that a promising potential energy source is being flushed down our toilets every day. Increasingly, this wastewater—as well as other organic waste from sources like gardens and kitchens—is being used to heat homes, provide electricity, and even power cars.… Keep reading →
Cities Across America Commit to 100% Renewable Energy
By Michael VinciThere seems to be a clear trend brewing in the United States about a transition to clean energy, and it is starting in the towns we live in. The ongoing quest to reach 100% renewable energy is slowly accumulating support. This past week, the first cities in Wisconsin and Louisiana have committed to transitioning to… Keep reading →
California has recently made large strides in solar technology. However, the state also has ambitions in energy storage, becoming the national leader for the deployment of energy storage. Acting on these ambitions, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has released a proposal to double funding for SGIP, or the Self Generation Incentive Program. This program, started in 2001, has played a huge hand in getting California the energy storage numbers it now boasts. It is an important impetus driving consumer-sited energy storage.
