USA Clean Energy

07/05/2024

06/14/2024

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IT'S OFFICIAL: American capacity has surpassed 200 GW ☀️📈

06/14/2024

Bravo GRID Alternatives and Governor Jared Polis !

02/21/2024

📈 Exciting News! The "Rooftop Solar on the Rise" report, unveiled by Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group, showcases remarkable growth in small-scale rooftop solar energy in the U.S. over the last decade. Released in 2022, the report discloses a tenfold increase, now empowering 5.7 million typical American homes. This surge is primarily attributed to residential installations, backed by supportive state and federal policies. 🏠☀️

State-level policies drive growth, vast potential remains untapped

01/24/2024

Consumers are continuing to pay more for less, as evidenced by PG&E’s repeated rate hikes. In 2024 alone, these hikes are costing the average family an additional $33/month, with indications of more increases on the horizon. This rise in the cost of utilities comes with no added benefit and places a clear burden on consumers' wallets.

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/investigations/national-investigations/pge-rate-hike-california/3302833/

On Jan. 1, PG&E started charging 13% more for power. The rate hike – expected to cost an average family another $33 a month – will pay to bury power lines and other wildfire mitigation efforts. But it is likely to be just the beginning of the pain.

01/05/2024

🌟 El Hierro's Game-Changing 28 Days! The smallest Canary Island ran entirely on wind and solar power for nearly a month, cutting down on diesel and stepping up in the fight against climate change. If a tiny island can make such a big leap, imagine the possibilities for the rest of us! 🌱💨

Read more: https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/el-hierro-canary-island-renewable-energy/

El Hierro, the tiniest island on Spain's Canary archipelago, made history by supplying all its energy needs with wind and water power.

12/27/2023

🔌 Texas friends, take note: A new report highlights a $12 billion rise in electricity costs due to recent regulatory changes. This could mean higher bills for many of us. In these times, understanding all our energy options, including solar, becomes even more crucial. Let's stay informed and explore all possibilities.

👉 Full details here: https://texastoday.com/texas-electricity-regulations-result-in-12-billion-price-increase-according-to-watchdogs/

A Texas electric grid watchdog has reported a significant increase in expenses due to new regulations implemented this year. The Electric Reliability Council

12/26/2023

Revolution in solar tech! EtaVolt's new device from NTU Singapore rejuvenates old and new solar panels, promising major energy savings. A sustainable game-changer.

Learn more: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/technology-rejuvenate-old-solar-panels

Through an innovative use of heat and light, a new device developed at NTU Singapore can restore and extend the life of old and new solar panels.

12/06/2023

Remember the snowmageddon in Texas in February 2021? Recent ERCOT simulations suggest a repeat every few years. Don't let your power be at the mercy of outages. Explore resilient alternatives like solar to safeguard against disruptions. 🌨️🌞

State power regulators tell ERCOT to consider more factors when determining grid reliability.

11/20/2023

🚗 Big News! 🌱 Starting in 2024, instant tax credits for electric cars! $7,500 for new, $4,000 for used. No waiting, just savings!

Check out more details: https://apnews.com/article/electric-vehicle-tax-credit-point-of-sale-new-used-670990726b378ba972fc038471fb29eb 🌍🔌

Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. income tax credits at the time of purchase.

10/26/2023

🦀🔋 Crab Shell Battery: Eco-Friendly Innovation 🌿

Discover a game-changing battery made from crab shells that's not only biodegradable but also recyclable. It's a major step towards a greener future



Learn more in the article:

A new battery made from crab shells and zinc promises to be fully biodegradable and recyclable. The safe, eco-friendly battery can be recharged at least 1,000 times, making it suitable for storing wind and solar energy for the power grid.Lithium-ion is today the most widely used battery technology f...