ForeFront Power, a U.S.-based developer of distributed solar and energy storage projects, has achieved commercial operation of the largest solar project in Kane County, Ill. With 7,384 panels, the 2.8 MW project delivers power to the Mooseheart Child City and School, a non-profit residential childcare facility for children and teens in need. The project created more than … [Read more...] about ForeFront Power Achieves Commercial Operation on Illinois Solar Project
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Ohio geologists study potential for geothermal in abandoned coal mines
Andreana Madera-Martorell / Courtesy Geologist Andreana Madera-Martorell takes measurements at an existing groundwater well near the mine she studied, with help from Nora Sullivan, environmental specialist at Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs. The research at Ohio University could help transform old fossil fuel sites into clean energy assets, … [Read more...] about Ohio geologists study potential for geothermal in abandoned coal mines
Virginia House passes bill that would let customers shop for renewable power
Amanda Maglione / Courtesy of the office of Virginia Del. Jeff Bourne Virginia Del. Jeff Bourne in the House chamber at the Virginia State Capitol. The Richmond Democrat's House Bill 2048 would allow Virginians to purchase 100% renewable energy from competitive service suppliers. The House passed the bill Friday on a 67-32 vote. The proposal, which passed Friday on a … [Read more...] about Virginia House passes bill that would let customers shop for renewable power
Commentary: It’s time for manufacturers to stop blocking clean cars in Virginia
Skip Plitt / Wikimedia Commons The Virginia Statehouse in Richmond. Mike Tidwell is the director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network and CCAN Action Fund. It’s been an action-packed couple of weeks in Virginia’s legislative session, particularly if you’ve been following activity around proposals to establish a clean cars standard for the state. In a … [Read more...] about Commentary: It’s time for manufacturers to stop blocking clean cars in Virginia
Europe Touts Record-Breaking 2020 Offshore Wind Investment
Despite COVID constraints, Europe has achieved a record amount of €26.3 billion of investments in new offshore wind farms in 2020, according to the latest WindEurope data. The investments will finance 7.1 GW of new offshore wind which will be built in the coming years. Last year Europe built 2.9 GW of new offshore wind. Europe now has 25 GW of offshore wind capacity. The … [Read more...] about Europe Touts Record-Breaking 2020 Offshore Wind Investment