Tesla Powerwall installed in a garage. There are many different kinds of energy storage technologies, each with its own advantages and drawbacks. Lithium ion batteries are the most popular form of storage […]

The joy for shale producers stemming from rising oil prices following the OPEC production cut agreement may soon be over as oilfield service providers join the party, raising the prices for […]

Last year marked a setback for global investment in renewables and low-carbon technologies. New investment in clean energy worldwide fell to $287.5 billion in 2016, down 18 percent from a record high […]

Average wholesale electricity prices at major trading hubs across the United States during the first quarter of 2016 were significantly lower than during the same period in 2015, ranging from 24% lower […]

Photo: Portland General Electric The annual improvement in energy efficiency has slowed down from 1.6% in the period 2000-2008 to 1.3% in 2009-2015, according to a comprehensive new report published by the […]

Renewable Generation Capacity Expected to Account for Most 2016 Capacity Additions January 11, 2017 by U.S. EIA: Today in Energy Leave a Comment Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Generators Report. Note: […]

Green Mountain Power, the Vermont utility that’s already helping grid-connected customers install solar panels and backup batteries, now wants to extend its reach to homes that are completely off the grid — […]

It’s been another year on the solar coaster, and Vote Solar has been following every twist and turn. Here’s our view of the 10 top solar trends of 2016. 1) Utilities are […]