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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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?
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Demand for New Solar Farms Soars

Feb. 15, 2024
As demand for new solar farms continues to rise, so does a host of challenges including community pushback, equipment and labor shortages, and a congested grid. Here’s how the...
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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...
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Long-Duration Energy Storage Demonstration Projects

Jan. 19, 2024
State and federal funding of demonstration projects ramp up as renewable energy integration timeline pressures battery solutions.