New York Links Power Lines to Bring Renewables From Upstate to Downstate
An example of how to accommodate new renewables without building out a lot of new grid infrastructure. New York has an ambitious goal of...
CO2 Levels Hit Record High As Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record Low
Last month saw the biggest year-over-year jump in atmospheric levels of heat-trapping carbon dioxide on record — 3.76 parts per million....
Interior Announces Milestone for New York Offshore Commercial Wind Energy
Department proposes New York offshore wind lease sale for more than 81,000 acres; Public comment sought on associated environmental...
The New York Assembly Just Passed The Nation’s Most Ambitious Climate Bill
Albany Capitol Building. Credit: Shutterstock The New York State Assembly has passed the most ambitious climate bill in the country, one...
Higher renewable capacity additions in AEO2016 reflect policy changes and cost reductions
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook (2015 and 2016 editions) Projections for renewable electricity...
Benchmark: U.S. Solar Job Growth Outpaces Traditional Energy Sector Employment
U.S. renewable energy employment rose 6% in the U.S. during 2015, largely surpassing job growth in traditional energy sectors such as oil...