Rising Electricity Rates Highlight the Power of Solar
Energy is an expensive commodity. Electricity rates have risen steadily over the last two decades in both the residential and commercial sectors. And a comparison of electricity rates from June 2017 to the same period last year shows a price increase in every region of the United States for all sectors.
Understanding Policy Recommendations in the Department of Energyâs Grid Study
On Wednesday night, the Department of Energy released its highly anticipated and debated grid study. Back in April 2017, Energy Secretary Rick Perry issued a memorandum requesting a study to examine electricity markets and grid reliability. Beyond an evaluation of the current status of the electricity system, the April 14 memo asked staff to provide concrete policy recommendations and solutions. To that end, DOE staff prepared a list of eight policy recommendations. Lets break them down:
SolBid on Building the Future Radio
SolBid Founders Nate Raymond and Ian Ricci were interviewed on Building the Future Radio by host, Kevin Horek. They discussed the inner workings of SolBid and provided insight into how they got SolBid to where is at today. In case you missed it, listen to it here! #BuildingTheFuture #SolBid #Solar
Proposed Tariff on Imported PV Panels Threatens Future of the U.S. Solar Industry
Solar has become one of the fastest growing industries in the United States in the last few years. In fact, for the first time ever, U.S. solar ranked as the number one source of new electric generating capacity additions on an annual basis. But a novel solar tariff on imported panels stands to jeopardize future growth of the industry.
Painting The Town Red With Solar Paint
Just when you thought everything had already been invented, researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology introduced a scientific breakthrough to the world. Researchers at RMIT are painting the town red with solar paint, a new product theyve engineered to produce fuel.
Rhode Island Signals Commitment to Clean Energy with New Legislation
New England states have been recognized as innovators in the clean energy space for the last decade. This week, Rhode Island proved that this title is still well-deserved. This Wednesday, Governor Gina Raimondo signed legislation supporting the growth of clean energy in Rhode Island.
