Renewables Fortify America’s Electric Grid
By Katie Bird Renewables made quite a splash on our nation’s electric grid this January. A total of 1,231 megawatts of capacity were added to the grid, all of which came from renewable sources: wind, solar and biomass. This is a marked improvement over last year, when renewable sources accounted for only a small portion of the added capacity.
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Alternate Energy shines light on Hawaii solar incentives
Hawaii has the highest electricity costs of any state in the country. This fact, combined with their ample sunshine, makes Hawaii an ideal place to use solar power. Our friends at Alternate Energy recently released data that explains tax credits and incentives for making the switch to solar in Hawaii. Their graphics also point out some interesting differences in …
Read MoreStorehouses for Solar Energy Can Step In When the Sun Goes Down
by Matthew Wald If solar energy is eventually going to matter — that is, generate a significant portion of the nation’s electricity — the industry must overcome a major stumbling block, experts say: finding a way to store it for use when the sun isn’t shining. That challenge seems to be creating an opening for a different form of power, …
Read MoreCompare Electricity Rates: 5 Ways to Generate Your Own Power at Home
With the high costs of energy today we all look for ways to cut our expenses. At home, energy costs are something, which can really add up over a year’s time. It isn’t like we can simply stop using electricity. A great part of our life at home involves the need for energy. Between computers, home entertainment games, television and …
Read MoreRenewable Energy Sources Demand Ongoing Support
Historically, energy consumption in the US has progressed from one source to the next, starting with burning wood and ending with oil. However, the dominant source for the future remains unseen. Previously, inconsistent regulation has prevented stable renewable energy progression, but State Renewable Portfolio Standards and the Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program have been major players in not only …
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