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Will new nuclear plants be ‘part of the picture’ for #Duke_Energy? CEO raises doubt

Will new nuclear plants be ‘part of the picture’ for Duke Energy? CEO raises doubt Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good sounded a strongly doubtful note about the company proceeding with its proposed Lee Nuclear Station in her speech Wednesday to the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce. Talking about what Charlotte-based Duke (NYSE:DUK) would look like in … Continue reading Will new nuclear plants be ‘part of the picture’ for #Duke_Energy? CEO raises doubt

Growing supply of renewable energy dampening California merchant generator margins

Growing supply of renewable energy dampening California merchant generator margins New York, October 06, 2015 — The expectation of additional solar, wind and hydro-based power entering the California Independent System Operator Corp.’s (CAISO A1 stable) grid is credit negative for the state’s merchant generators and companies that market electricity at competitive rates, according to Moody’s … Continue reading Growing supply of renewable energy dampening California merchant generator margins

Nixon’s energy plan calls for wind incentives, higher renewables requirement

Nixon’s energy plan calls for wind incentives, higher renewables requirement Missouri should adopt a building code, require power companies to offer efficiency programs and boost the amount of renewable energy utilities have to offer their customers. Those are among the strongest recommendations contained in Missouri’s new Comprehensive State Energy Plan, released Wednesday during the Midwest … Continue reading Nixon’s energy plan calls for wind incentives, higher renewables requirement

Gov. Brown signs #climate_change bill to spur renewable energy, efficiency standards

Gov. Brown signs climate change bill to spur renewable energy, efficiency standards California launched an ambitious effort Wednesday to expand renewable energy and increase energy efficiency, advancing Gov. Jerry Brown’s plans for battling climate change. Brown signed the new goals into law at Griffith Observatory, where the panoramic view of smog across the Los Angeles … Continue reading Gov. Brown signs #climate_change bill to spur renewable energy, efficiency standards

#Layoffs at #SunEdison as Investors Question the Renewable Energy Developer’s Strategy

Layoffs at SunEdison as Investors Question the Renewable Energy Developer’s Strategy Update: In an 8-K filed Monday, SunEdison said it will cut 15 percent of its workforce — 5 percent higher than what was mentioned in the memo. SunEdison will hold an investor call on Wednesday at 8 am to detail the company’s new strategy. … Continue reading #Layoffs at #SunEdison as Investors Question the Renewable Energy Developer’s Strategy

The world wastes more than twice as much energy as it uses every year

The world wastes more than twice as much energy as it uses every year Sometimes looking at the big picture is the best way to understand what’s going on. That’s definitely the case for figuring out where the world’s energy comes from and goes. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory makes these energy flow maps showing where … Continue reading The world wastes more than twice as much energy as it uses every year

California’s Renewables Progress Commendable But Emission Of Global CO2 Still Exponential

California’s Renewables Progress Commendable But Emission Of Global CO2 Still Exponential California continues its remarkable legislative breakthroughs in going green under the SB 350 Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015. Legislation just passed sets two goals for 2030: 50% of state utility power from renewables and a 50% increase in energy efficiency of … Continue reading California’s Renewables Progress Commendable But Emission Of Global CO2 Still Exponential

Why renewable energy offers long-term stability

Why renewable energy offers long-term stability Despite their steep drops this year, oil and gas prices historically have been subject to wild fluctuations and spikes that worry even the calmest of planners. Set aside the environmental boon of avoided carbon and pollutants. Bracket the reputational benefits garnered by reaching impressive corporate sustainability goals. What you … Continue reading Why renewable energy offers long-term stability