By: Javier Colato and Lindsey Ice Ready to charge into the future? The market for electric vehicles (EVs) has grown rapidly in recent years and is expected to continue to grow at a fast pace over the coming decade. Electric car sales in the United States increased from a mere 0.2 percent of total car … Continue Reading
Member states of the EU will need to deploy solar installations in public and non-residential buildings. Image: Enpal. By: Simon Yuen The European Parliament has approved a law requiring member states to deploy solar installations on buildings and renovate them to improve their energy efficiency. The proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive … Continue Reading
The German government’s target of sourcing 80 per cent of the country’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030 is very much achievable for Germany if current positive trends persist, economy minister Robert Habeck has said at a conference on structural economic change in former coal regions. The minister said that the technical conditions for achieving … Continue Reading
In 2021, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced an ambitious target of increasing solar energy production to 30% of the total energy used in the U.S. by 2030. In 2022 only about 4.7% of the total energy in the U.S. came from solar. So reaching that goal will require adding about 48 GW of solar capacity each … Continue Reading
This Webinar is Complete More Information on ACE View on YouTube The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), with CREATE as a partner, has been contracted by the U. S. Department of Labor to serve as an Industry Intermediary to support the expansion of Registered Apprenticeships in the clean energy industry. Attendees will learn about new … Continue Reading
LAS VEGAS –The Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium, in partnership with NV Energy, announced today, on Green Sports Day, the stadium’s conversion to 100% renewable energy. With this historic achievement, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders is now the first NFL stadium powered exclusively by renewable energy. The Raiders’ upcoming Monday Night Football game … Continue Reading
Dane County’s Yahara Solar Project will produce more than 36 million kilowatt-hours of renewable electricity per year – enough to power more than 3,000 county homes. Dane County’s Yahara Solar project was recognized as part of RENEW Wisconsin’s 2023 Clean Energy Honor Roll at the 13th annual RENEW Energy Policy Summit “Unleashing the Power of … Continue Reading
We are excited to announce that applications for multiple paid summer internship opportunities are now open at IREC, for college students and recent graduates. Join our team and contribute to efforts advancing renewable energy across the country. Internships are available in all departments, including: Communications Local Initiatives Puerto Rico Programs Regulatory Reform Workforce Development The … Continue Reading
If you are interested in becoming certified in our new Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) Board Certification, GET READY! We are now accepting applications to qualify to sit for the exam. Before you apply, please view the eligibility requirements listed below to ensure that you are eligible. As a feature of our grant issued by … Continue Reading
Morris is one of the first schools in Minnesota to add electric school buses to its fleet. Superintendent Shane Monson said because of a lack of charging infrastructure, and the high purchase price for electric buses, the district has no immediate plans to add more of the vehicles. Dan Gunderson | MPR News By: Dan … Continue Reading
