All electric service providers in Michigan met their renewable energy targets, with wind contributing most to the green economy, a public commission found. “The combined efforts of the electric providers, renewable energy project developers, communities hosting renewable energy projects, renewable energy advocates and many others have contributed to the effective implementation of Michigan’s renewable energy […]
Germany to Expand Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles
A plan by the German government to expand access to charging stations for electric vehicles is in line with state-aid rules, the European Commission said. The German government plans to steer $320 million over four years to the increase access to high-speed charging stations for electric vehicles. Margrethe Vestager, a European commissioner in charge of […]
NRDC: States Should Lead Low-Carbon Economy
It may be up to the governments of U.S. states to take the lead in the effort to advance a low-carbon economy, the Natural Resources Defense Council said. A review of federal data from the NRDC finds the U.S. renewable energy sector was one of the largest job creators in recent years. The estimated 350,000 […]
New York Takes Up State Charge for Renewable Energy
New York State is the clear national leader in clean-energy innovation with the approval of the largest offshore wind farm in the country, the governor said. The Board of Trustees of the Long Island Power Authority voted in favor of the 90-megawatt South Fork Wind Farm, which at peak capacity will be the largest in […]
Renewables a Big Boost for GE’s Profits
Gains in the renewable energy sector and deals in exploration and production helped boost fourth quarter profits substantially, General Electric said Friday. GE said its earnings during the fourth quarter increased to about $3.5 billion, against the $2.6 billion reported during the same period last year. By sector, the company’s renewable energy sector saw total […]
DONG Energy Makes Wind Energy Debut
Danish energy group DONG Energy said it strengthened its offshore wind portfolio with a new service contract, after charting a course away from oil and gas. DONG said it landed a long-term service contract for the Lincs offshore wind farm off the northeast British coast. The 270-megawatt wind farm has been in service since 2013 and the […]
U.S. Solar Groups to Speak after Trump Inauguration
The U.S. Energy Department said experts would be on hand at a California summit to discuss solar power, less than two weeks after Donald Trump takes office. Panelists at a California energy summit will be on hand to review solar developments in the United States on Jan. 30, ten days after Trump takes the oath of office as the […]
Tesla, Panasonic Team up for Solar Power
Japanese electronics corporation Panasonic and energy storage company Tesla announced plans to start producing solar power components at a factory in New York. Buffalo, N.Y., will serve as a manufacturing base for the production of solar components that will first service sectors outside Tesla’s solar-roof products. “When production of the solar roof begins, Tesla will […]
War Remnants Cleared for German Wind Farm
The installation of the foundations for a wind farm in the Baltic Sea can begin now that the area is clear of the remnants of war, a German company said. German energy company E.ON and Norwegian oil and gas firm Statoil are planning the construction of the Arkona wind farm in the German waters of […]
Europe Makes New Strides for Low-Carbon Economy
The European Commission unveiled a clean-energy package that could modernize the regional economy and boost GDP by as much as 1 percent. The commission released a proposal that calls for global leadership in renewable energy, consumer benefits and energy efficiency. European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic said the clean-energy package would boost the region’s leadership in the […]