Christians and climate change: Southern California churches preach very different messages
When it comes to climate change, some Christians feel a duty to take care of God’s creation. Others see it as a ‘wicked’ distraction.
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California program brings clean energy to Oakland
Once only accessible to the well-off, solar power is making inroads to low-income households thanks to federal and state programs.
Solar energy could power all health facilities in poorer countries and save lives, experts say
Healthcare facilities in poorer countries could be electrified using solar energy within 5yrs for less than $5bn, putting an end to the risk of life from power outages
New 500-MW solar-storage site commissioned on CA BLM land
Clean energy firm Intersect Power LLC announced that it has commissioned a 500-MW solar farm, coupled with a BESS in Riverside County, CA.
“The only winners here are big utilities” – Solar industry reacts to CPUC VNEM changes
Solar industry reacts to new California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Virtual Net Metering (VNEM) changes: “The only winners here are big utilities”
Amazon will buy solar energy from a repurposed coal mine in Maryland
Amazon will buy renewable energy from a solar project in Maryland that is being built on a brownfield — the former site of a 120-year-old coal mine.
California reduces payments for rooftop solar power — for second time in a year
After months of debate and two postponed votes, California’s utility regulator unanimously voted today to overhaul incentives for owners of apartment buildings, schools and businesses that install solar panels.
Award-winning solar powered house celebrated at Salinas event
Rancho Cielo’s Construction and Sustainable Design Academy students’ solar-home won first place overall in Sustainability Decathlon.
Community solar is growing to fill the gaps in clean energy
Community solar is a middle-ground approach, a different model, featuring solar arrays that provide energy savings for subscribers.
Clean energy project on BLM-managed public lands in California goes operational
The BLM announced that the Arlington Solar Energy Center is now fully operational. It will have enough energy to power 110,000 homes a year.