Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.
Category: Solar Energy
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Facing Brutal Heat, the Texas Electric Grid Has a New Ally: Solar Power
The amount of solar energy generated in Texas has grown exponentially. Some Republicans question the state’s increasing reliance on renewable power.
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Energy Tax Credits, Meant to Help U.S. Suppliers, May Be Hard to Get
The Inflation Reduction Act contains tax breaks for solar and wind companies to buy American equipment. Qualifying won’t be easy.
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Biden Vetoes Legislation That Would Reinstate Tariffs on Some Solar Panels
President Biden announced a two-year pause on the tariffs last year after importers complained that the penalties would threaten broader adoption of solar energy in the United States.
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U.S. Solar Makers Criticize Biden’s Tax Credits as Too Lax on China
U.S.-based manufacturers of solar products say rules issued by the Biden administration on Friday will “cement China’s dominance” over the solar industry
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Backup Power: A Growing Need, if You Can Afford It
Extreme weather linked to climate change is causing more blackouts. But generators and batteries are still out of reach of many.
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A House That Is as Green as It Gets
A down-to-earth couple in California asked for a structure that was guaranteed to be net-zero energy.
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Congress Clashes With Biden Over Tariffs on Illegal Chinese Solar Panels
In a rebuke to the Biden administration, the Senate approved a measure to reinstate tariffs on solar panels found to violate U.S. trade rules.
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As Oil Companies Stay Lean, Workers Move to Renewable Energy
The New York Times – Business:Solar, wind, geothermal, battery and other alternative-energy businesses are adding workers from fossil fuel companies, where employment has fallen.
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Does Your Home Have Backup Power? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times – Business:Sales of generators and home batteries are up as people look to protect themselves from power outages, which are becoming more common.
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Korean Solar Company Plans to Build $2.5 Billion Plant in Georgia
The New York Times – Business:Hanwha Qcells expects to make solar panels and their components in the United States to take advantage of President Biden’s climate policies.
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Mercedes-Benz Plans to Build U.S. Electric Car Charging Network
The New York Times – Business:The network could help increase the low number of charging stations, encouraging more people to buy electric vehicles.