Developed by NuGen Capital Management, the Bristol Landfill Solar Project will generate enough renewable energy to power 700+ homes and businesses.  Bristol,  R.I. (July 25, 2024)— The Bristol Landfill Solar Project, Rhode Island’s largest closed landfill solar site, is officially operational. NuGen Capital Management, LLC, the project developer, joined Toray Plastics (America), Inc. and other partners along with state and municipal …

The demand for more sustainable transportation options has led to the development of hydrogen-powered cars. Utilizing hydrogen as a fuel source, these vehicles offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. However, before delving into the potential future of hydrogen cars, it is important to understand the science behind hydrogen fuel cells. Understanding Hydrogen Power The Science Behind Hydrogen …

SAN FRANCISCO— California regulators should revise a new rooftop solar plan to make solar more affordable for low-income communities, dozens of groups will tell the California Public Utilities Commission at its meeting Thursday. The commission’s plan drastically slashes the credit new solar users would get for sharing their extra solar energy with the grid. More than 100 groups are urging the commission …

Manchester, 19 May 2022 – A gasification pioneer aims to seal the UK’s low-carbon future after winning a Government grant worth nearly £300,000 to develop waste-to-hydrogen production technology, innovation funding specialist Catax can reveal. Compact Syngas Solutions (CSS), based in Deeside, Wales, has secured £299,886 from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) with the help of Catax. The funding comes from the Low Carbon …

You took the plunge, invested in solar panels for your home, and are reaping the benefits of saving money on your utility bills. Then the power’s knocked out at night during a storm. Even with solar panels, homeowners remain connected to their city’s power grid in what’s called a “grid-tied” solar system. In case you didn’t know, solar panels are …

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a long, hard adventure for most of us. Many have struggled with balancing changes in work, children’s schooling, and caring for family that we never saw coming. Fortunately, many experts agree that across the U.S. we appear to be rounding a corner. With more people getting vaccinated every day we are finally seeing a general …

By Nathan Fabrick Solar energy is poised to become an important part of America’s new energy supply as the country is preparing to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy within the next few decades. President Biden wants the United States to achieve a 50-52 percent reduction from 2005 levels in economy-wide net greenhouse gas pollution in 2030. Within the mix …

Denmark has reached a landmark agreement on the construction of an energy hub in the North Sea. The energy hub will be an artificially constructed island 80 kilometers from the shore of the peninsula Jutland. It will be owned by a public-private partnership. The hub will strengthen the integration of Europe’s power grids and increase renewable electricity production necessary for a …

A major new solar power initiative at University of the Pacific will make the Stockton campus of California’s first university one of America’s leaders in renewable energy on college campuses. The project, working with Tesla, will provide more than 30% of the overall energy needs of the campus. Pacific will be generating more of its energy needs from solar power …

Members of the electric company’s fleet management staff were joined by representatives from Daimler Trucks North America, owner of Freightliner, for a “plug-in ceremony” at SCE’s Irwindale warehouse facility. The Class 8 truck will be used for a material transport test, which will include moving heavy utility equipment like transformers, wire reels and switch gears from the Irwindale warehouse to SCE service centers …

There are different reasons why the car engine does not start , in the following article we are going to work on the most frequent reasons that are presented today. Technology advances and there is less and less intervention by the user. Almost everything is controlled by a computer that integrates the vehicle, but they are some of those that influence the ignition even …

It’s not a surprise to anyone to hear that the planet is suffering. Everything from energy issues to climate change should be kept at the forefront of our minds going into the future. So many people don’t give sustainable efforts much attention because they feel there is nothing they can do on a small scale.  That simply isn’t true. In …

The number of environmental challenges facing the planet is daunting at times: climate change, ocean acidification, plastic pollution, and food wastage — just to name a few. While many nonprofits and eco-conscious groups continue to make a concerted effort to reverse or minimize the challenges our planet faces, many young adults are wondering how they can help too.    Wanting …

Environmental awareness and corporate social responsibility have been focal points in the business world for years now. Companies great and small have striven to make a difference by incorporating concepts such as making a “profit with a purpose” as they attempt to marry their normal, profit-driven activities with the long-term-oriented goal of creating a sustainable business model. While businesses are …

Over 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies every year. If you’re one of them, you know that symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose, and red, itchy eyes can be downright debilitating. But have you noticed your allergies getting worse over the years?   If so, you’re not imagining things. Your stronger symptoms could be linked to climate change.    …

We make daily choices that affect the environment, the climate, and living species. Everything from what we choose to eat to how many kids we decide to have to what we buy has repercussions.  There’s a lot we can do to reduce our environmental footprint. And some of the smallest changes in our sustainability practices can create the biggest impact. …

106,000 Jobs in Clean Energy Lost in March Due to COVID-19 Economic Crisis More than a year’s worth of job gains erased in a few weeks Analysis forecasts industry could lose more than 500K jobs in months ahead CA, NC, PA, MA, MI, NY, OH, TX, WA, IL among hardest hit states WASHINGTON, DC (April 15, 2020) – More than 106,000 clean …

Feb. 27, 2020 Washington, DC – The Senate energy bill announced Thursday by Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Lisa Murkowski (R-Ala.) and Ranking Member Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) includes useful efficiency provisions, but does not do nearly enough to save energy and reduce harmful emissions, and must be fixed. It omits a key provision to strengthen building energy codes that would help …

Solar energy has been making its way to residential homes for quite a while now. If you are also planning to jump on that sustainable wave, then you might be wondering whether your rooftop is compatible.  The good news is that a solar panel installation can be made on just about any roof. However, not all rooftops with solar panels …

by Lacey Shaver – January 23, 2020 At the start of this new decade, American cities, states and businesses have already come a long way on the road to cutting greenhouse gas emissions to help tackle the climate crisis: 155 cities have committed to 100% community-wide renewable energy; 15 states plus Washington, DC and Puerto Rico have official targets to get over 50% of their …