Renewables

Tracking the latest developments in the renewables market (including wind and solar power) and the use of green materials in smart building design

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Survey Reveals Future of Residential Rooftop Solar

Jan. 2, 2024
The California Solar and Storage Association reveals survey results following the state's net metering program.
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Solar Installations Skyrocket in 2023

March 6, 2024
Wood Mackenzie finds solar accounts for over 50% of new electricity capacity added to the grid.
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NREL Announces Clean Bus Planning Awards

Feb. 26, 2024
New funding available for bus electrification.
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CEC Approves $1.9 Billion Plan to Expand Zero-Emission Transportation Infrastructure

Feb. 20, 2024
California investment aims to build a bigger, better network of charging and refueling infrastructure for zero-emission cars, trucks, and buses.
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How NEM 3.0 Regulations Will Affect the Solar Industry

Feb. 15, 2024
How will the change to net energy metering (NEM) 3.0 regulations impact solar adoption in the long term?

Emerging Trends in Energy Storage

Feb. 15, 2024
Growth in ESSs, BESSs, and microgrids will be critical for the industry going forward.
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Celebrating Two Years of EC&M On Air Podcast!

Feb. 12, 2024
Revisit five of our editors' favorite episodes.
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Toyota Bringing Battery Electric Vehicle Production to Kentucky

Feb. 6, 2024
The company announced a $1.3 billion investment for future electrification efforts.

The Electric Tortoise and the Fleet Hare

Jan. 26, 2024
As rental cars, trucks, buses, and other fleets increasingly go electric, charging infrastructure has emerged as a major roadblock. Solar, BESS, and load management offer relief...