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Renewable Energy Groups Sue Over #Montana ‘s Solar Power Regulations

Renewable Energy Groups Sue Over Montana’s Solar Power Regulations Environmental groups and renewable energy companies are suing Montana regulators in an attempt to strike down new rules that limit how they can sell solar energy. Renewable energy advocates say a recent order from the Public Service Commission violates state and federal law and unfairly targets … Continue reading Renewable Energy Groups Sue Over #Montana ‘s Solar Power Regulations

#Bitcoin points the way to major changes for food and energy industries

Bitcoin points the way to major changes for food and energy industries While the bitcoin market relies on blockchain to transmit and store the value of each token, the transparent tracking technology might have even greater potential in tracking food and energy transactions. Blockchain is upending the world’s financial markets with the rise of bitcoin, … Continue reading #Bitcoin points the way to major changes for food and energy industries

Clean Energy Is Upending Today’s Energy Industry

Clean Energy Is Upending Today’s Energy Industry Clean energy has already upended the coal industry, wholesale electricity markets, and utility’s monopoly power, but the disruption may only be beginning. Now that wind and solar energy are cheaper than oil, coal, nuclear, and even natural gas electric power plants around the world there’s no stopping clean … Continue reading Clean Energy Is Upending Today’s Energy Industry

#Bitcoin ’s insane energy consumption, explained

Bitcoin’s insane energy consumption, explained he skyrocketing value of Bitcoin is leading to soaring energy consumption. According to one widely cited website that tracks the subject, the Bitcoin network is consuming power at an annual rate of 32TWh—about as much as Denmark. By the site’s calculations, each Bitcoin transaction consumes 250kWh, enough to power homes … Continue reading #Bitcoin ’s insane energy consumption, explained