WASHINGTON : The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday launched a $7 billion competitive grant program that aims to give low-income communities access to residential solar panels, the latest effort by the Biden administration to expand renewable energy across the country. The agency will make up to 60 awards to community groups around the country representing […]
Russia and Saudi Arabia’s oil partnership shows strain – EQ Mag
Analysts said the countries’ mutual need to keep energy prices high would help them maintain close ties, despite signs that Moscow has undercut previous deals. For most of the last six years, the leaders of Russia and Saudi Arabia worked with each other to control the global oil market during times of war, pandemic and […]
Microsoft to buy power from nuclear fusion company Helion – EQ Mag
WASHINGTON : Private U.S. nuclear fusion company Helion Energy will provide Microsoft with electricity in about five years, the companies said on Wednesday, in the first such deal for the power source that fuels the sun but has been elusive on Earth. Government labs and more than 30 companies are racing to generate power from […]
What is hydrogen, and can it really become a climate solution? – EQ Mag
Hydrogen, or H₂, is getting a lot of attention lately as governments in the U.S., Canada and Europe push to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. But what exactly is H₂, and is it really a clean power source? I specialize in researching and developing H₂ production techniques. Here are some key facts about this versatile […]
Green Hydrogen: Why It Could Be The Green Energy Source Of The Future – EQ Mag
Kim Gunnelius is Managing director of Verne Global, a provider of climate-neutral certified data center services; co-author of Greener Data. The process of using renewable electricity such as wind or solar power to split water and produce hydrogen in an environmentally responsible way—that’s the definition of the sustainable energy production technology that may be reaching […]
Making electric vehicle charging stations cybersecure – EQ Mag
Argonne research is informing smart infrastructure that can support the electric grid. As more electric vehicles (EVs) hit the road, charging stations are popping up across the United States. The benefits go beyond curbing carbon emissions from road travel. These systems can also link to the electric grid through smart charging, drawing power when overall […]
7-Eleven Debuts New EV Charging Network – EQ Mag
7-Eleven announced the launch of 7Charge, a Level 3 electric vehicle (EV) charging network, at select stores in the U.S. The company’s charging service is currently available at locations in Texas, Florida, California, and Colorado. 7-Eleven described the 7Charge properties as “often traveled corridors” that are staffed 24/7. Any electric vehicle make and model compatible […]
The great ‘green hydrogen’ battle – EQ Mag
Tens of billions in federal tax credits could build a vital low-carbon hydrogen industry — or increase carbon emissions. We tackle the complexities in a series. A monthslong debate over the future of the U.S. clean hydrogen industry is about to reach the boiling point. At stake is whether tens of billions of dollars of […]
U.S. solar panel imports from China grow, alleviating gridlock, officials say – EQ Mag
US imports of solar panels are finally picking up after months of gridlock stemming from implementation of a new law banning goods made with forced labor, according to two Chinese solar companies. A White House official confirmed the thaw in shipments at an energy conference on Monday, attributing it to clearer rules around complying with […]
Citi pledges to cut emissions for more sectors including coal – EQ Mag
LONDON : U.S. bank Citi C.N on Thursday announced targets for cutting emissions tied to loans it makes to coal mining, auto, steel and real estate clients by the end of this decade, in its latest update to its plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Banks globally are laying out plans for reducing emissions […]