Apple Furthers RE100 Goal, Sets Sights on 200 MW Solar Farm
Continued commercial success for California-based tech giant Apple Inc. has necessitated the expansion-- and modernization-- of their operations.
The Future of Clean Power under the New Administration
In a letter published earlier this month, a coalition of 19 states and municipalities have appealed to President-elect Donald Trump to protect the Clean Power Plan, a rule that "reasonably limits emissions from fossil-fueled power plants". The Plan is a signature accomplishment of the Obama administration and is projected to eliminate 870 million tons of harmful gases by 2030-- equal to the yearly emissions of about 160 million cars, and 30% of carbon pollution.
SolBid Customer Highlight - Hickman & Sgroi
SolBid customer highlight: Hickman & Sgroi Electric, Inc. of Springfield, MA.
Israel's Ashalim Project to Become Tallest Concentrated Solar Tower
Historically dependent on fossil fuels, Israels past efforts to adopt alternatives have been hindered largely by incongruent policy and bureaucratic complications. While solar water heaters are common, the sunny nation has yet to harness the energy source for utility-scale use. But it seems the new year has brought with it new prospects and promising projects.
U.S. Oil Reserves Are Not the Answer
The U.S. has an estimated 30 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, and in 2015 used an average of 19.4 million barrels of oil per day, or 7 billion barrels per year.
