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 […]
2017 Is Looking Like a Good Year for Energy Efficiency as Investments Grow
As the new year begins, we expect 2017 will bring increased investments in energy efficiency and other efforts to save energy. The energy efficiency investment picture indicates that savings will continue to […]
NRG’s carbon capture plant fully operational
NRG”s carbon capture plant fully operational NRG Energy’s Petra Nova carbon capture plant, the largest in the world, is fully operational and capturing thousands of tons of carbon a day, the company […]
Drillers could double project investment decisions in 2017, Wood Mac says
Major oil companies could venture back into the ocean depths this year. Energy research firm Wood Mackenzie believes drillers will double the number of final investment decisions this year compared to last […]
Beneficial Electrification: Opportunity Knocks for Utilities
It is increasingly apparent that power sector transformation isn’t happening in the future; it’s occurring now. Already, resources are cleaner and more distributed, and previously docile customers are actively seeking opportunities to […]
Report: Plug-in vehicles to grow to 37 million by 2025
Report: Plug-in vehicles to grow to 37 million by 2025 The anticipated rapid growth of plug-in electric vehicles worldwide is expected to surge from about 2 million now on roads to 37 […]
World Energy Hits a Turning Point: Solar That’s Cheaper Than Wind – Bloomberg
There’s a transformation happening in global energy markets that’s worth noting as 2016 comes to an end: Solar power, for the first time, is becoming the cheapest form of new electricity. There have been […]
America’s Energy Revolution Hits a Historic Milepost – Bloomberg
The U.S. passed another historic marker in its energy revolution this year. In February, U.S. transportation emitted more carbon dioxide than the fossil-fuel-heavy power sector for the first time since 1978. Overall, the U.S. […]
Oil And Gas Creditors Recover $1 Of Every $5 On Defaulted Debt
Creditors who funded the United States’ shale boom are not in good shape to recover their invested funds, according to Moody’s Investors Service.Banks and private lenders have only gotten back $1 of […]
KWh Analytics Raises $5M for Solar Risk Management
Solar fintech startup kWh Analytics has raised $5 million in a series A to support its new product, PowerLock, which is designed to help lower the cost of capital for the solar […]
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