A team of Virginia Tech College of Engineering undergraduate students has built an electric motorcycle that is doing quite well for itself against established racers in an ongoing series.
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Yes, Virginia Does Do Solar
With arrays on the Law School and a parking deck, Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, has commissioned the state’s largest PV system.
Best Solar Panel Installation Companies
Find the best solar panel installers in your area from our directory of local solar panel companies. Save time and get free quotes from multiple installers to find out how much you can save by […]
Vivint Solar Review
Well known for its door-to-door sales technique, Vivint Solar is one of the largest residential solar installers in the US. Founded in Lehi, Utah, in 2011, they’ve installed 1,163 MW of solar and a total […]
Tesla Solar Review
If you’re looking for a great deal on rooftop solar in 2021, Tesla Solar offers the lowest prices of any major installer. However, the company is plagued by poor customer reviews in some areas. Complaints […]
Wyoming Legislature Wary of Replacing Coal Plants with Solar and Wind Power
PacifiCorp, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned utility that operates in three states, is possibly considering replacing its Wyoming coal plants with solar, wind, and energy storage. But the state legislature in the coal-heavy state, fearing for local […]
Facebook Partners with Utility for 350 MW of Solar
Facebook has partnered with utility Dominion Energy to install 350 megawatts of solar in Virginia and North Carolina, to cover energy use at Facebook’s local facilities. The project supports Dominion and Facebook’s commitments as members […]
World’s Largest Solar Battery Storage Bank to Be Built by Florida Utility Company FPL
Florida Power & Light (FPL), the 3rd largest utility in the US (for number of customers) has announced it will install the world’s largest battery storage system. The Manatee Energy Storage Center will boast 409 […]
Cloud Computing Giant Signs Huge Wind Contracts
One of America’s biggest cloud computing companies has recently entered into long-term contracts with West Virginia and Texas wind farms, which will supply clean renewable power for its data centers.
Renewable Energy: 100% Of New U.S. Generating Capacity In January
With 287 megawatts of solar leading the way, renewables comprised virtually all the new utility-scale generating capacity installed in the United States in January.
Bringing A Touch Of Green To American Capitals
Lansing, Olympia and Madison are the latest U.S. capitals to get federal design help aimed at creating “greener, healthier and more vibrant neighborhoods.”
Pumped Hydro To Turn Quarry Into Battery
In Wales, two old quarries will be connected by a tunnel in a pumped-hydro project that will store energy produced at night, boosting renewables on the grid.
Forest Biomass Loses In Court Ruling
A federal court sides with conservation groups who want CO2 limits to apply to tree-burning power plants, among other industrial facilities.
‘Earthship’ Passivhaus Comes With Nibblers On The Roof
Kaplan Thompson’s net-zero-energy farmhouse in Virginia, which meets Passivhaus standards and is on track for LEED Platinum, is also built for sheep grazing on its roof.