• Appalachian Power seeking proposals for renewable energy and battery energy storage resources

    The company issued three Requests for Proposals on Friday for wind, solar, battery energy storage systems and renewable energy certificates.

  • Scientists Discover Volcanic Ash Can Serve As Energy Storage For Renewable Energy

    An interesting finding from the researchers revealed that volcanic ash is more than just a waste as it can be used as a heat storage option in solar plants.

  • U.S. Department of Energy’s Science Synthesis Prize to Address Grid Integration of Renewable Energy

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) today launched the new Science Synthesis Prize: Identifying Key Barriers to Renewable Integration. This one-phase competition aims to address opportunities and challenges as renewable technologies are integrated onto the electric grid. The Science Synthesis Prize is part of a new program called the Grid … Read More → "U.S. Department of Energy’s Science Synthesis Prize to Address Grid Integration of Renewable...

  • Best times for energy savings

    Could you be missing a chance to cut your energy bills? By taking note of the hourly rates there is a great opportunity to make savings. On Tuesday, May 7 , electricity prices are set to drop significantly for consumers on the regulated tariff, with several hours marked at zero euros. Over two million consumers […]

  • Renewable Energy Bill Heads to Governor's Desk

    Lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that will accelerate the state’s transition toward clean energy by requiring utilities to get 100 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2035. The bill, H.289, was lauded by environmental groups but blasted by Republicans concerned about the costs. It faces a likely veto by Gov. Phil Scott and an override when the legislature returns in June. “Today’s vote shows that most Senators agree that increasing our reliance on renewable energy...

  • Montgomery County officials hold expo to promote renewable energy

    Exhibitors also briefed attendees on the clean energy and energy efficiency opportunities available to local residents through Inflation Reduction Act programs.

  • New Mexico Supreme Court weighs in on renewable energy debate

    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – How much revenue a utility company makes has traditionally been tied to how much energy its customers use. So, with increased energy efficiency comes decreased revenue. Now the New Mexico Supreme Court says utility companies can fully decouple their earnings from their sales. This is called "revenue decoupling." Utilities have asked regulators []

  • Microsoft invests in renewable energy to power data centres in Ireland

    Microsoft has entered into several Corporate Power Purchase Agreements

  • Renewable energy passes 30% of world’s electricity supply

    Report says humans may be on brink of cutting fossil fuel generation, even as demand for electricity risesRenewable energy accounted for more than 30% of the world’s electricity for the first time last year following a rapid rise in wind and solar power, according to new figures.A report on the global power system has found that the world may be on the brink of driving down fossil fuel generation, even as overall demand for electricity continues to rise. Continue reading

  • US energy panel approves rule to expand transmission of renewable power

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal energy regulators on Monday approved a long-awaited rule to make it easier to transmit renewable energy such as wind and solar power to the electric grid — a key part of President Joe Biden’s goal to eliminate carbon emissions economy-wide by 2050. The rule, under development for two years, is aimed […]

  • Ohio House Passes Bill to Broaden Renewable Energy Tax Credit

    COLUMBUS – Last week, the Ohio House of Representatives gave the green light to House Bill 264, marking a significant step toward expanding the scope of facilities eligible for the Renewable Energy Tax Credit within the state. The announcement was made by State Rep. Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe), who sponsored the bill in collaboration with State […]

  • Norway Savings Bank renews support of Partners for World Health in Portland

    PORTLAND — Since its founding in 2009, Partners for World Health has dedicated itself to improving health care while reducing environmental impact, helping people lead healthy lives on a healthy […]