Alternative Energy News

JANUARY 25, 2017

Battery Technology | Electric Cars | Solar Power | Transportation Solar Team Great Britain has started a kickstarter page to help fund their design for entry in the 2017 World Solar Challenge. Founder Steven Heape leads a team of volunteers from many different disciplines, companies and universities working on a family-sized solar car to compete in the cruiser class. “Cruiser Class is about two or […].

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Sunrun

JANUARY 23, 2017

Going solar is the best way to save in the Golden State. Energy rates are rising across the country, and California is no exception. The great news is that you don’t have to be held hostage by these rate hikes and the tumultuous landscape of your electric company’s business. With companies like Sunrun, you can invest in a more independent way to generate energy that’ll leave you, and the environment, better off in the long run.

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Climate-KIC

JANUARY 26, 2017

Trees help keep cities cool and remove air pollution, but how much of your city is actually covered by them? A new interactive website lets you explore and compare trees in cities around the world. Launched last month, the tool crunches Google Street View data to visualise the aboveground portion of trees and other vegetation […]. The post This Refreshing Data Visualisation Reveals Where Your City’s Trees Are appeared first on Climate-KIC.

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38 North Solutions

JANUARY 26, 2017

Originally published in Greentech Media here. Treasury Nominee Backs Existing Phaseout of the Wind Energy Tax Credit. Is there hope for the solar tax credit too? by Julia Pyper. January 24, 2017. Amid the flurry of news leading up to the inauguration of President Trump, Treasury Secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin said last week that he supports the existing phaseout of the Production Tax Credit for wind energy.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Sunrun

JANUARY 25, 2017

When we’re designing your solar system, we make sure it fits your household electricity needs to a tee, helping maximize your electricity savings over time. We’ll do an extensive assessment of your home electricity usage to make sure your solar panels produce the power you need to keep your household up and running. Keep in mind that there’s the chance you’ll have an unseasonably hot summer that requires you to crank on the AC more than usual.

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Sunrun

JANUARY 23, 2017

You may get some harsh winters in Massachusetts, where the temperature is likely to drop below freezing. But that might be the only thing that continues to fall reliably every year — utility rates are rising quicker than ever these days. And with no stop in sight, what are you willing to do to stabilize your power bill? We think we’ve got an answer for you with solar energy.

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Sunrun

JANUARY 23, 2017

In New York, traditional energy costs are rising. New York is a big city with lots of heart. It’s also a city with tons of lights and even more dreams. And while things like food, hope and other great stuff keeps dreams alive here, it takes a lot of juice to keep the lights on. When it’s left to the utilities, that usually means homeowners like you are footing the ever-increasing bill each year.

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Climate-KIC

JANUARY 25, 2017

The president of the European Union’s multi-billion investment bank has called on Europeans to unite and lead the charge against climate change. The post Europeans Must Lead The Free World on Climate Action: EU Bank Chief appeared first on Climate-KIC.

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Climate-KIC

JANUARY 24, 2017

A new web-based tool provides free access to accurate data about the solar power potential of your location – or any other part of the world. The post New Interactive Atlas Puts Spotlight on Planet’s Solar Power Potential appeared first on Climate-KIC.

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Climate-KIC

JANUARY 23, 2017

The 24 January 2017 edition of our weekly State Of The Planet press review with some of the latest climate science, innovation and policy headlines. The post USA Steps Aside, Europe And China Step Up: This Week’s 15 Biggest Climate Stories appeared first on Climate-KIC.

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Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium

With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.

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Sunrun

JANUARY 23, 2017

Take advantage of all that southwestern sun. Powering your home is something everyone often takes for granted. We don’t blame you for it: electricity is basically a given in the modern age. But, with utility companies dominating the energy market for so long, we’re sure most people think that their utility is the only option in terms of energy providers.

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Climate-KIC

JANUARY 22, 2017

The UN secretary general calls for a new partnership between the public and private sector to make sure the Paris climate accord gets implemented. The post UN Chief: Business Sector is World’s Best Ally Against Climate Policy U-Turns appeared first on Climate-KIC.

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