Welcome to the Electrek Green Energy Brief. Put together by our Electrek authors, the Energy Brief is a daily technical, financial, and political review of important green energy news.
Electrek Green Energy Brief Stories March 27
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- A wind and solar chairman responds to Trump’s assertion that the Green New Deal is “ridiculous.”
- EPA suspends environmental law enforcement, citing coronavirus.
- A judge orders a full environmental review of the Dakota Access pipeline.
Electrek Green Energy Brief Stories March 26
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- The world’s wind power grew by nearly one-fifth in 2019 compared to the previous year.
- The US stimulus package has been finalized. Here’s what’s in it for energy (hint: not a lot).
- How to make your home more energy-efficient during social distancing.
Electrek Green Energy Brief Stories March 25
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- Electricity demand is shifting and falling in the US and globally due to the coronavirus.
- The CEO of Vitol talks to Bloomberg Markets about oil’s drop in demand and rise in supply.
- Surprise! EVs really do reduce carbon emissions overall, even with fossil-fuel-powered electricity.
Electrek Green Energy Brief Stories March 24
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- Idaho is expected to build a wind farm that will produce around 1,000MW and cost $1 billion.
- China’s COVID-19 lockdown was tough on every form of green energy except solar.
- GOP blames the inclusion of the Green New Deal for stimulus package delay — but it’s not in there.
Electrek Green Energy Brief Stories March 23
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- Some Wien Energie employees are working and living in isolation, and US workers may do the same.
- Here’s what is — and isn’t — on the table for energy in today’s US stimulus package.
- New York State invests $1 billion in green energy development.
Electrek Green Energy Brief Stories March 20
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- Working from home can boost your energy bill. Here’s how to keep it under control.
- The DOE’s Solar Challenge Decathlon Design Challenge Weekend in April will be virtual.
- The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy fights for suspending utility cutoffs.
Electrek Green Energy Brief Stories March 19
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- Mystery Science is providing free science lessons online for school-age kids.
- The Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2020 aims to provide grants to recycle batteries in the US.
- The Monterey Bay Aquarium is live-streaming its jellyfish, and it’s a relaxing reminder of why we want green energy.
Electrek Green Energy Brief Stories March 18
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- New Mexico’s governor prioritizes EVs and charging stations for Santa Fe despite the coronavirus.
- House Democrats have included green energy tax incentives in the coronavirus stimulus package.
- Turning offshore oil rigs into radical futuristic housing? Hey, you never know.
Electrek Green Energy Brief Stories March 17
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- Italy and Spain have banned all but absolutely essential cycling on both pedal and e-bikes.
- A Scottish government floating wind technology acceleration competition announces eight winners.
- A new commissioner on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission poses conflict of interest.
Electrek Green Energy Brief Stories March 16
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- What did Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders say about the Green New Deal in last night’s debate?
- The coronavirus slows solar and wind growth.
- Green energy applications hit a new high in the UK.
