A Michigan Senate committee takes testimony on bills that would transition the state to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. Sparring over clean energy standards continues at committee hearing
Another Signal that the Energy Market Is Rapidly Changing
Clean energy cases “continue to dominate” regulatory agendas nationwide With the proliferation of state-level clean energy initiatives and passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, renewable-energy-related proceedings continue to dominate the regulatory agendas of utility commissions in the US.Across the 54 jurisdictions followed ...
Ohio Solar Technology Poised to Take Off
Solar Technology They’ve become cheaper, more efficient, and don’t rely on materials from China: why a made-in-Ohio solar panel technology is poised to take off.
First Solar brings US manufacturing investment to $4B after selling out of panels through 2025
Solar Panels The company wants to bring its annual domestic manufacturing capacity to 10.6 GW by 2025. The story >>
Solar Helps Hershey Meet ESG Goals
Pennsylvania-based Hershey says its solar development and energy and water optimization projects have sharply reduced its emissions. Report: Investment in solar energy reduces Hershey’s environmental impact
Dayton, Ohio: Large-Scale Solar
Solar Panels Large-scale solar development is a key consideration in a southwestern Ohio county’s future planning document. More >>
Offshore Wind: Jobs To Take Off
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates the U.S. offshore wind industry will provide up to 58,000 full-time jobs each year beginning in 2024, mostly in manufacturing. Offshore wind jobs are set to rocket, NREL study says
PA Fines Renewable Supplier
solar panel with sunset background. Pennsylvania regulators issue a $1 million fine to a renewable energy supply for thousands of marketing violations and creating accounts for customers without their knowledge.
The First Wind Farm On The Great Lakes Moves Forward
Photo by Jan van der Wolf Developers of the first Great Lakes offshore wind project have a “new lease on life” as they revamp the project after a favorable ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court this month.
EIA: Renewables Growth
Renewables Growth: EIA Chart EIA expects renewables to account for 22% of U.S. electricity generation in 2022! The details >>