America’s renewable energy capacity is now greater than coal New York (CNN Business)America’s coal industry has already been left in the dust by natural gas. Now it’s under immense pressure from the renewable energy boom. The renewable energy sector had slightly more installed capacity than coal in April, according to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission … Continue reading America’s renewable energy capacity is now greater than coal
Are old Midwest coal plants pushing renewables offline? Midwest regulators are probing whether a little-known practice is slowing the region’s accelerating pivot away from coal toward renewables and gas. Utility commissions in Minnesota and Missouri are looking at the way companies run older coal plants, even when those units aren’t the cheapest option — and … Continue reading Are old Midwest coal plants pushing renewables offline?
Amazon accused of abandoning 100 percent renewable energy goal Amazon has been accused of abandoning a much-publicized goal of running its data centers on 100 percent renewable energy — instead focusing its attention on winning business from the oil and gas industry. According to a Greenpeace report released earlier this year, some of Amazon’s most … Continue reading #Amazon accused of abandoning 100 percent renewable energy goal
Microsoft says its datacenters will use 60% renewable energy by 2020 Microsoft is doubling down on its commitment to cut operational carbon emissions by 75% in the next 11 years. In a blog post this evening, company president Brad Smith outlined the steps Microsoft will take to “address sustainability challenges” in a “tech-first” fashion — … Continue reading #Microsoft says its datacenters will use 60% renewable energy by 2020
Wood Mackenzie looks at the polar vortex and 100% renewable energy The research and consultancy group’s study of the latest polar vortex shows the need for greater interconnection of grids and 18-40 hours of energy storage in the Upper Midwest under high renewable energy scenarios. It also shows a potential role for nuclear power; but … Continue reading Wood Mackenzie looks at the polar vortex and 100% renewable energy
Sodium ion battery research could power up renewable energy storage Longer life and increased capacity for a new technology battery that could be the workhorse of a renewable energy grid are the goals of a study of the effect of charging cycles on the structure of anodes in sodium ion batteries. Under a three-year, $233,000 … Continue reading Sodium ion battery research could power up renewable energy storage
EIA forecasts renewables will be fastest growing source of electricity generation January 18 (Renewables Now) – The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects non-hydroelectric renewable energy resources such as solar and wind to be the fastest growing source of US electricity generation for at least the next two years. EIA’s January 2019 Short-Term Energy Outlook … Continue reading EIA forecasts renewables will be fastest growing source of electricity generation
Deal will boost utility’s green power A deal announced this week will allow a utility based in Glenwood Springs to vastly expand its renewable energy portfolio while providing coal-fired backup energy to a wholesale power supplier that is working to help utilities transition to more wind and solar generation. Holy Cross Energy, a nonprofit electric … Continue reading Deal will boost utility’s green power
2019 US renewable generation additions expected to far outpace gas: EIA Cheaper prices of natural gas and renewable energy have impacted the competitiveness of more traditional generation fuels. Renewable additions are projected to more than double gas in 2019. Last year, natural gas capacity additions outpaced renewable energy additions for the first time since 2013. … Continue reading 2019 US renewable generation additions expected to far outpace gas: EIA
Top 5 Renewable Energy Trends for 2019: Why Hydrogen Makes The Cut With the urgency of climate action in mind, here are five energy trends to look out for in 2019. They are not necessarily the biggest trends in terms of raw numbers, but they could play an outsized role in accelerating decarbonization and reducing … Continue reading Top 5 Renewable Energy Trends for 2019: Why #Hydrogen Makes The Cut
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