• Renewables

    Consumption of renewable energy, which meets about 12% of U.S. energy demand, is increasing. While these technologies are becoming more cost competitive, policies promoting the commercial use of renewable electricity resources, such as tax subsidies and state-level renewable portfolio standards, continue to be the key drivers of capacity expansions.

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    November 9, 2018

    Voters Choose Energy

    It may not have received as much attention as marquee Senate and House races, but energy was very much on the ballot in the 2018 midterms. The Global Energy Institute just released a scorecard covering the results of some of the most significant ballot referendums on Election Day. Even in places
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    September 26, 2018

    Clean Energy Week Showcases American Energy Innovation

    This week marks National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), an annual event celebrating American energy innovation helping to create jobs, strengthen America’s national security and preserve the environment. The event brings together associations, businesses and industry advocates to showcase innovation and
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    May 7, 2018

    Tomorrow’s Homes … Today!

    While Silicon Valley is synonymous with “innovation” in our increasingly digital economy, today’s energy industry has been busy researching, developing, and building tomorrow’s future. These advanced technologies are being implemented in cities, towns, and neighborhoods all across the country. To
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    February 10, 2017

    Read the Fine Print and Proceed with Caution

    Without question, solar is a beneficial and growing component of America’s secure and diverse energy future. In fact, miraculous advancements in technology have continued to reduce the costs of electricity generated from the sun, spurring a dramatic increase in solar installations. However, the
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    December 15, 2016

    Record Solar Growth, Thanks to Utilities

    Over the past few months, we have demonstrated how outdated net metering policies shift grid costs away from customers with rooftop solar panels to those without such installations. Due to this cost shift, utility regulators in states such as Maine, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere are reexamining their
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    November 7, 2016

    Where the ABCs of Private Solar Impact Your Power Bill

    Should you care about net metering? Whether you are interested in solar energy or not, the answer is YES. Over the past couple of months, we have explained the concept of “net metering” through visuals that demonstrate that while everyone connected to the power grid benefits from it, outdated
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    August 4, 2016

    Now Boarding: Your 40-Day Flight to California

    Air travel remains one of the most transformative inventions of the 20th Century. Though people centuries ago long dreamed of taking to the sky like birds, it was not until 1914 when commercial aviation was born. While air travel was initially restricted to the very rich, with very limited
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    June 9, 2016

    Did You Know Your Neighbor’s Solar Panels Can Increase Your Electric Bill?

    Installation of solar on residential homes is gaining in popularity. “Private solar” is the term used for those shiny solar panels that are popping up on residential rooftops. Many years ago, electric companies and local regulators created a way to credit these homeowners for generating electricity

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