Many people point the finger at the energy and utilities industry when it comes to carbon emissions, but the utilities sector is actually leading the way compared to other industries when it comes to adopting sustainable practices.
Although virtual power-purchase agreements can be credited for only a small portion of green energy projects overall, they are becoming more influential every year.
Thursday, 14 January 2021 Green energy becomes more accessible every year because the industry continues to gain support. People want to be eco-friendly in their personal lives and support companies that use sustainable business practices. Industry experts should learn about which renewable energy trends to expect in 2021 to better understand what the future holds. Courtesy of NREL These trends will contribute to the industry’s upcoming…
This new infographic by QuidCorner shows that the global cost of switching to renewable energy is high at £29.46 trillion – but that’s still only 21% of global wealth.
Colorado has a long way to go in pursuit of 100 percent green energy. An important key to a future with renewables though will be storage.
Wednesday, 06 January 2021 If you’re looking for ways to decrease your electricity bill, you have probably already stumbled upon solar leasing and power purchase agreements (PPAs). To make an educated decision about whether leasing renewable energy is right for you, you must understand the pros and cons of it and ensure you have the necessary land. Pixabay What Are Solar Leases and Solar PPAs? Solar leases and PPAs essentially allow you to rent a solar panel system that a solar company will…
According to Burning Glass Technologies, job opportunities in green energy are already nearing the levels in fossil fuel industries with more room to grow.
Monday, 07 June 2021 Green hydrogen will prove to be a key link between growing and sustainable renewable electricity generation and the hard to decarbonize industrial sectors. Hydrogen is a versatile energy vector that can circumnavigate many decarbonization obstacles but in doing so, it has many hurdles it must navigate in order to become universally accepted and utilized to its maximum potential. Pixabay Hydrogen is a…
Net-zero homes are self-sustaining, using as many resources as they create. Environmental engineers and scientists search for sustainable energy sources to meet residential, emission-less energy demands. They are exploring the efficiency of hydrogen heating systems for homes, increasing their reliability and eco-friendliness. Shannon Flynn is a business technology writer with bylines on MakeUseOf, SiliconANGLE and Energy Central. To read more, subscribe to Renewable Energy Magazine's e-newsletter…
Duke Energy has announced an updated climate strategy with a new goal of net-zero carbon emissions from electric...
More than 50 countries around the world have pledged to become net zero. But what does net zero actually mean—and is it achievable?Find The Economist’s most ...
Monday, 22 November 2021 Natick, MA 2.8 MW; rooftop and parking deck solar (Safari Energy) "Nuveen has set out an ambitious vision for decarbonizing one of the world's largest real estate portfolios, requiring renewable energy sources like on-site solar, which can contribute to asset value, while delivering on environmental objectives," says John Lind, Managing Director, Safari Energy. "At Safari Energy, we're using advanced technology for a…
The Co-op is procuring renewable energy having been among the first to develop its own projects. The group now buys energy directly from seven onshore wind and solar PV projects under a long term PPA. Co-op Power is pioneering a digital procurement process to secure clean energy options for its network. As part of this structure, which is first of its kind in the UK, the Co-op will be the anchor tenant, off-taking majority of the volume. This will help open this avenue…