ForeFront Power Approved for First Community Solar Project for SDG&E’s EcoShare Program ForeFront Power is excited to announce that its community solar project in San Diego County is now the first to be approved for San Diego Gas and Electric’s (SDG&E) EcoShare program. The program allows SDG&E customers, including those who rent or cannot install on-site solar, the option of …
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National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day
Hydrogenics Announces New Facility in California on National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day Plant to Focus on Integration of Heavy Mobility Vehicles and Hydrogen Fueling Systems MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Oct. 08, 2018 — Hydrogenics Corporation (NASDAQ: HYGS; TSX: HYG) (“Hydrogenics” or “the Company”), a leading developer and manufacturer of hydrogen generation and fuel cell power modules, today announced, in conjunction with the U.S. …
Read More »Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
Gov. Brown Signs Historic Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Bill SACRAMENTO, CA – Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill to protect the environment, workers, and local communities during the closure of California’s last nuclear plant, Diablo Canyon near San Luis Obispo. Senate Bill 1090, which had wide bipartisan support, will help to ensure that the electricity generated by the …
Read More »How Games Could Boost Environmental Awareness
By this point in the 2010s we’ve achieved something very important in the ongoing struggle to preserve our environment and maintain a healthy climate: conservation and clean energy are cool. This an be attributed to changing attitudes toward climate change, major projects detailing the dangers in accessible ways, or even entrepreneurs and tech leaders like Elon Musk – who, for …
Read More »Floating Solar System
Ciel & Terre Delivers First California Public Floating Solar System for Lake County Special Districts – Kelseyville County Waterworks, Dist. #3 International Innovator in “Floatovoltaic” Technology Enables 252kW Clean Energy Project by Floating 720 Solar Panels on Kelseyville Wastewater Treatment Pond KELSEYVILLE, Calif. (September 18, 2018) – Ciel & Terre USA (www.ciel-et-terre.net), innovators in floating solar power systems, today announced …
Read More »Zero-Emission City Driving
ZF Electrifies Buses in London and the U.S. Enabling Zero-Emission City Driving ZF’s electric drive axle for London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) 31 locally emission-free double-decker buses will be equipped with electric portal axles from ZF Additional orders for several U.S. cities Friedrichshafen. ZF is highlighting two market successes for its tried-and-tested AxTrax AVE electric portal axle. Firstly, 31 of …
Read More »Energy Storage to Play Key Role for California
Energy Storage to Play Key Role for California to Reach Target of 100% Zero-Emission Electricity by 2045 SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA) applauds the California State Legislature for passing landmark Senate Bill (SB) 100, making California the largest U.S. state to set such an aggressive zero-emission electricity target. Since 2010, California has procured 1,514 …
Read More »Powerful Bugs: Harnessing the Electric Eels of the Microbial World
RAPID CITY, SD (Sept. 10, 2018) – Researchers at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology are studying ways to harness electricity generated by a unique set of microbes. “We’re studying the electric eels of the microbial world,” says Navanietha Krishnaraj, Ph.D., a research scientist in the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at SD Mines. Researchers, such as Venkata Gadhamshetty, Ph.D., an associate …
Read More »How much water is used to fulfill the energy needs of the US?
Study analyzes how much water is used by oil, coal, natural gas, wind and other energy sources To generate the energy delivered to each home, business and industrial entity in the United States each year, trillions of gallons of water are required for energy production, processing, conversion and transport. However, the exact amount of water withdrawn from the environment and …
Read More »Natural Gas Engine
New Study Shows Natural Gas Engine Can Dramatically Reduce Smog from Heavy-Duty Trucks Simulated on-road testing shows the new Cummins Westport engine maintains near-zero emissions during all duty cycles RIVERSIDE, Calif., August 30, 2018 – The University of California, Riverside College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) andSouthern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the results of a new study …
Read More »Are Electric Utilities in a Death Spiral?
By: Jeremy Klingel, Senior Managing Director for Black & Veatch management consulting, Jason Abiecunas, Director of Distributed Energy Resources, Lou Graving, Vice President and Director of Utility Scale Renewable Energy As electric utilities grapple with the challenges posed by significant revenue losses linked to the growth of distributed generation, the century-old business model that utilities long have used to generate …
Read More »How to Make Your Fireplace More Energy Efficient
Image Source: Unsplash Making the decision to reduce your carbon footprint is not only vital for the future of the environment, it can also require a lot of work. Making those eco-friendly decisions every day isn’t always easy or convenient; that’s why it’s important to recognize and applaud your commitment to doing your part for Mother Earth. With all of …
Read More »Invest in Battery Storage?
Should You Invest in Battery Storage Along with a Solar Energy System? 9 Solar Experts Weigh In Solar-plus-storage systems, which include a battery that captures and stores excess solar energy generated by the PV system to be used at a later time, are a hot topic right now, and more and more solar installers are beginning to offer solar batteries …
Read More »Solar Home Lighting in Zambia
Africa renewable energy fund awards $1.6m to Azuri distributor in Zambia to deliver solar home lighting to 7,000 homes 09 August 2018, Lusaka, Zambia – Kazang Solar, Azuri Technologies’ official distribution partner in Zambia, has been awarded $1.6 million from the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) under its Renewable Energy and Climate Adaptation Technologies (REACT) window. Azuri is a leading commercial provider of pay-as-you-go solar …
Read More »Azuri and solar technology helping to inspire students in Nigeria to study science, technology, engineering and maths as part of Bright Hands project
07 August 2018, Lagos, Nigeria – Azuri Technologies, a leading pay-as-you go solar home solutions provider to off-grid homes, is delighted to be invited to take part in a project aimed at helping students from less affluent communities in Nigeria discover the power of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in solving real-world problems. The project entitled ‘Bright Hands’ is being …
Read More »Alternative Energy Options While Glamping
What better way to get close to nature and have an adventurous, sustainable weekend than to go camping? Getting out into the wild, sleeping under the stars, and hiking through the hills carries a certain pleasure hard to get anywhere else. However, sometimes it’s nice to be able to bring modern technology with you when you go camping. Fortunately, advancements …
Read More »Solar Shingles Are Here
They’re Here! Sunrise Solar Solutions Unveils Long-Awaited Solar Shingles Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. – Solar shingles are now available for installation by Sunrise Solar Solutions LLC, the premier residential and commercial installer of solar PV systems in Westchester County, the Hudson Valley and the entire New York Metro area. Solar shingles have become an extremely popular and sought-after energy option for …
Read More »Signs of Hope on the Renewable Energy Front
Increasingly, around the globe, we rely on renewable energy to power our lives and roll back the damage we do to our planet’s resources. For many, energy sources like wind and solar are becoming the standard to keep our businesses fueled cleanly and inexpensively. As renewable energy sources become more prevalent around the globe, there is increased hope that not …
Read More »How Electric Vehicles Reduce the Cost of Doing Business
According to the Department of Energy, charging an electric car costs about half as much as fueling a gasoline-powered car. The U.S. average per gallon of gasoline is $2.50 while it would cost $1.10 per eGallon to charge an electric car. As a result, electric cars, buses and trucks save money on fuel and maintenance. Currently, the United Parcel Service …
Read More »Is Solar Right For Your Home?
Maybe you have thought about adding solar panels to your home in order to generate your own power. Maybe you have wondered whether solar was right for your home? Well now you can get a solar energy assessment and get connected to contractors who can do the job right for you and get you generating solar energy this year. In …
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