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Clean Power Alliance Seeks Customer Care Manager in Southern California

Clean Power Alliance Seeks Customer Care Manager in Southern California

Clean Power Alliance Seeks Customer Care Manager in Southern California
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Maine Regulators Approve Northern Maine Wind and Transmission Projects to Boost Renewable Energy and Economy

Maine Regulators Approve Northern Maine Wind and Transmission Projects to Boost Renewable Energy and Economy

The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved an 800-megawatt (MW) onshore wind project and a 1,200-MW transmission project. These selections are part of a regional initiative to integrate more renewable energy from northern Maine into the New England power grid. The PUC's decision follows a request for proposals under the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program, established in 2021 through bipartisan legislation. Avangrid Networks Inc. was chosen for the transmission project, and Clearway Energy Group LLC for the wind generation project, with the latter contingent on the transmission project's progression. The wind project is expected to supply approximately 600 MW to Maine, leaving additional capacity on the transmission line for future generation projects. Maine Governor Janet Mills lauded the selections, emphasizing their potential to address energy costs and reliability while fostering economic growth.
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DC Council Considers GRID Act to Lower Energy Costs for Residents Through Solar Expansion

DC Council Considers GRID Act to Lower Energy Costs for Residents Through Solar Expansion

The District of Columbia is facing a significant challenge with electricity prices having risen over 93% in the last five years, impacting housing affordability. In response, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen introduced the Guiding Renewable Interconnection and Distribution (GRID) Act in February. This proposed legislation aims to make solar energy more accessible for both renters and homeowners in DC. The GRID Act focuses on two main areas: legalizing plug-in (or balcony) solar and streamlining the interconnection process for solar systems. Plug-in solar would allow residents to install small arrays with minimal setup, potentially saving $35 to $55 per month. The bill also seeks to simplify permits, increase cost transparency, and establish clear timelines for connecting rooftop solar systems to the grid, addressing current delays and opaque cost structures that have hindered solar adoption.
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Sierra Pacific Industries, a Major U.S. Lumber Producer, Emphasizes Internal Growth and Sustainable Forestry

Sierra Pacific Industries, a Major U.S. Lumber Producer, Emphasizes Internal Growth and Sustainable Forestry

Sierra Pacific Industries, a Major U.S. Lumber Producer, Emphasizes Internal Growth and Sustainable Forestry
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Dimension Energy Secures $857 Million to Boost U.S. Distributed Solar Projects

Dimension Energy Secures $857 Million to Boost U.S. Distributed Solar Projects

Dimension Energy Secures $857 Million to Boost U.S. Distributed Solar Projects
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FirstEnergy Corp. Operates Extensive Electric Utility Network Across Six U.S. States

FirstEnergy Corp. Operates Extensive Electric Utility Network Across Six U.S. States

FirstEnergy Corp. Operates Extensive Electric Utility Network Across Six U.S. States
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Governor Evers Promotes Renewable Energy and Inspects Solar Panels at Omro Nonprofit

Governor Evers Promotes Renewable Energy and Inspects Solar Panels at Omro Nonprofit

Governor Tony Evers recently visited Casa Esther, a nonprofit organization in Omro, Wisconsin, to advocate for renewable energy initiatives. During his visit, Governor Evers inspected the newly installed solar panels on the nonprofit's roof, highlighting their potential to generate significant cost savings. This visit is part of a broader state effort to promote clean energy, which has seen over $3 million in grant money awarded this past spring to support 270 different solar investment projects across Wisconsin. Casa Esther itself received a $5,000 grant as part of the 'Renew Wisconsin' push, which distributed $30,000 among six organizations. Collectively, these six projects are expected to add more than 300 kilowatts of solar energy capacity.
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Interior Department Adopts Post-2026 Colorado River Operating Framework Amid Drought

Interior Department Adopts Post-2026 Colorado River Operating Framework Amid Drought

The U.S. Department of the Interior has adopted a new decision framework for managing Lake Powell and Lake Mead through 2036, citing ongoing drought and historically low reservoir levels (Interior, Aug. 21, 2026). The framework replaces the 2007 Interim Guidelines and introduces operating principles to protect critical infrastructure, ensure reliable water operations, and respond to changing hydrologic conditions. Operating guidelines for 2027 and 2028 mandate reductions in water usage for Lower Basin States, including Arizona, California, and Nevada, and establish conservation measures to address shortages. The guidelines aim to maintain a minimum elevation of 3,510 feet at Glen Canyon Dam and reduce consumptive use to 6.25 million acre-feet annually for Lake Mead.
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Federal Judge Upholds Trump Administration's Authority to Sidestep State Regulations for Oil Pipeline Restart

Federal Judge Upholds Trump Administration's Authority to Sidestep State Regulations for Oil Pipeline Restart

A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to bypass state environmental regulations and restart an oil pipeline operated by Sable Offshore Corp. in Santa Barbara. On August 19, Judge Stephen V. Wilson denied California's attempt to block an emergency restart order issued by Energy Secretary Chris Wright in March, after state regulators had refused to grant the necessary permits. Judge Wilson's ruling asserts that the Defense Production Act (DPA) grants the administration 'substantial discretionary power,' including the authority to preempt state environmental regulations. This decision is seen as a significant test case for the extent to which the Trump administration can utilize the Cold War-era DPA to advance favored energy projects, even if they do not directly supply the federal government.
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Why Palm Springs is holding its first-ever ‘extreme heat summit’

Why Palm Springs is holding its first-ever ‘extreme heat summit’

The city hopes to inform residents of hot to make living in a hot climate more doable.
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Tesla Considers $10.1 Billion Solar Manufacturing Facility in Texas, Seeks Tax Incentives

Tesla Considers $10.1 Billion Solar Manufacturing Facility in Texas, Seeks Tax Incentives

Tesla Considers $10.1 Billion Solar Manufacturing Facility in Texas, Seeks Tax Incentives
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African Gas Stations Transform into Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs, Bypassing Traditional Grid Infrastructure

African Gas Stations Transform into Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs, Bypassing Traditional Grid Infrastructure

Gas stations across Africa are undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from traditional fuel dispensers to electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery swapping stations. This change is primarily driven by the economic dominance of commercial two- and three-wheelers and the need to circumvent weak or overburdened centralized electrical grids. Instead of replicating Western grid-tied fast chargers, African service stations are adopting localized renewable power solutions. This 'leapfrog transition' mirrors how mobile telecommunications bypassed copper landlines decades ago, with distributed solar charging and automated battery swapping allowing service stations to bypass conventional utility constraints. Fuel distributors like Vivo Energy (Shell-branded fuels) and TotalEnergies are partnering with clean mobility companies such as Ampersand, Roam, and Spiro to facilitate this shift. Motorcycle drivers can now exchange depleted battery packs for fully charged ones in under two minutes, paying digitall...