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Why America’s Dirtiest Power Companies Are Investing Billions in Clean Energy

Why America’s Dirtiest Power Companies Are Investing Billions in Clean Energy The U.S. energy industry is in a state of transition, and there may be no company whose situation exemplifies that more than Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK). As recently as last year, Mother Jones ranked it the dirtiest power company in the U.S., primarily based on … Continue reading Why America’s Dirtiest Power Companies Are Investing Billions in Clean Energy

Clean energy is at a critical turning point, and wind and solar may not be enough

Clean energy is at a critical turning point, and wind and solar may not be enough Last week at the North American Leaders’ Summit featuring President Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, the three nations announced a goal of generating 50 percent of North America’s electricity from “clean” sources … Continue reading Clean energy is at a critical turning point, and wind and solar may not be enough

Here’s Proof That the #Electric_Utility Industry Is Innovating in a Big Way

Here’s Proof That the Electric Utility Industry Is Innovating in a Big Way You don’t have to look far to find utilities pushing the envelope in grid modernization, argues Lisa Wood. Make no mistake: America’s electric power industry is in the midst of a profound transformation. While much of this change is happening quietly, it … Continue reading Here’s Proof That the #Electric_Utility Industry Is Innovating in a Big Way

Clean energy employs 2.5 million in US: Report

Clean energy employs 2.5 million in US: Report The clean energy industry in the U.S. employs over 2.5 million people, according to new analysis released by Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), a nonpartisan business group. The findings in a report, “Clean Jobs America”, show that the energy efficiency sector employs 1.9 million Americans, with other sectors such … Continue reading Clean energy employs 2.5 million in US: Report