California is embarking on an audacious new climate plan that aims to eliminate the state’s greenhouse gas footprint by 2045, and in the process, slash emissions far beyond its borders. The blueprint calls for massive transformations in industry, energy and transportation, as well as changes in institutions and human behaviors. These transformations won’t be easy. […]
A better way to do smart EV charging: Talk to the car – EQ Mag Pro
Telematics can give utilities and companies like WeaveGrid and ev.energy more ways to tap EVs to help the power grid — and make sure EV owners stay in the driver’s seat. Some electric-vehicle owners may be happy to earn money by letting utilities control when they charge, a way to lessen strain on the power […]
Electric-car charging stations are becoming more common, but there’s still one huge problem: Tons of them don’t work – EQ Mag Pro
Electric car charging stations have major reliability issues, a new study found. More than 25% of charging stations in California’s Bay Area were unusable, according to researchers. As the global auto industry spends billions to go green, the number of electric-car charging stations in the US is growing rapidly. But quantity isn’t everything — and […]
Goldman Sachs Renewable Power Announces Operation of One of California’s Largest Integrated Solar and Energy Storage Projects – EQ Mag Pro
The Slate solar and storage project is now serving Bay Area Rapid Transit, Central Coast Community Energy, Silicon Valley Clean Energy, Stanford University and the Power and Water Resources Pooling Authority STRATFORD, Calif :Goldman Sachs Renewable Power, an affiliate of Goldman Sachs Asset Management that owns more than 850 solar and storage projects across the […]
General Motors to Boost Spending on Electric Vehicles By 30%, Add 2 New Battery Plant: Sources
As part of that spending, it will build two additional US battery plants and move ahead some of its EV investments, said sources In November, GM upped its spending plans from $20 billion, a figure that was announced in March before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the auto industry. General Motors Co will boost global […]
Installing Solar Panels Over California’s Canals Could Save 65 Billion Gallons of Water a Year
The panels would shade the water, reducing evaporation. Demand for solar power is growing. And recent research suggests that people should consider installing solar panels not only on fields and rooftops, but above waterways as well. Brandi McKuin of the University of California, Santa Cruz, says canopies of solar panels can be installed over canals. […]
Solar Canals Could Save Water, Create Renewable Energy, Fight Climate Change
Installing solar panels over California’s 4000 miles (6,350 km) of canals could generate less expensive, renewable energy, save water, fight climate change. New research shows that ‘solar canals’ could reduce evaporation and save upwards of 63 billion gallons of water annually while providing approximately 13 gigawatts of renewable power for the state. The water savings […]
California Utilities Propose Lower Payments on Rooftop Solar
Bloomberg – California’s three big investor-owned utilities proposed changes to the state’s rooftop-solar program that would lead to new connection charges and lower compensation for customers who install panels on their homes. PG&E Corp., Edison International’s Southern California Edison and Sempra Energy’s San Diego Gas & Electric filed a joint proposal Monday with state regulators […]