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#New_York funds 5 clean energy projects under REV for $175M

New York funds 5 clean energy projects under REV for $175M “These five projects will bring clean energy and economic development to both upstate and downstate, growing the state’s energy economy and supporting Governor Cuomo’s vision for a more diverse power delivery system,” NYSERDA President and CEO John Rhodes said in a statement. “Under the … Continue reading #New_York funds 5 clean energy projects under REV for $175M

Hearing Tuesday on Baker’s hydro power bill comes amid debate over renewable energy

Hearing Tuesday on Baker’s hydropower bill comes amid debate over renewable energy BOSTON – The legislative committee dealing with energy issues will hold a public hearing on Tuesday on several bills relating to clean energy, including a bill on hydroelectric power proposed by Gov. Charlie Baker. “The question is not if we do something on … Continue reading Hearing Tuesday on Baker’s hydro power bill comes amid debate over renewable energy

Energy: Reimagine fuel cells

Energy: Reimagine fuel cells Investments in solar photovoltaics and wind turbines are soaring as costs fall and governments and companies seek to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. But fluctuating power from the wind and sun threatens to destabilize electricity grids. As more intermittent sources are connected, the power surges and crashes. This increases variability in voltage, in … Continue reading Energy: Reimagine fuel cells

Growing pains ahead for renewables industry

Growing pains ahead for renewables industry The Texas Panhandle renewable energy industry appears to be headed toward some growing pains and regulators and producers are looking for cost-effective answers to rising production with limited access to transmission lines. Sharyland Utilities and Cross Texas Transmission finished the transmission lines going from the Panhandle to metropolitan areas … Continue reading Growing pains ahead for renewables industry

‘Smart Grid’ Would Allow Smaller Renewable Power Generation to be Hooked up to the Grid

‘Smart Grid’ Would Allow Smaller Renewable Power Generation to be Hooked up to the Grid Traditionally our electricity grids were designed to move power from large nuclear and fossil fuel power plants to consumers, but renewable energy will see changes to allow smaller power generation from wind and solar to be hooked up to the … Continue reading ‘Smart Grid’ Would Allow Smaller Renewable Power Generation to be Hooked up to the Grid