ANN ARBOR - Most new renewable energy projects take the form of massive wind or solar farms. Ann Arbor, Michigan, is trying something different: a new city-owned utility is building a local power network within city limits, made up of solar microgrids and geothermal energy installed at homes and businesses. “They’re creating a whole new model
NEW YORK - Walmart has just jumped right into the world of electric cars, but no, it is not going to compete against Toyota and the others, instead they have announced that they are going to install thousands of electric chargers in the parking lots of their Walmart and Sam’s Club stores. The country’s largest retailer
PORTLAND, Ore - Oregonians could soon be joining Hawaiians as the only Americans subject to mandatory pay-per-mile fees for electric vehicles. Lawmakers were in session Friday as the state looks to fill a $300 million void in the transportation budget that threatens funds for road repairs and snowplowing. Oregon Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek proposed an EV road usage charge that
TOKYO - Toyota announced that it is launching an all-electric version of the Highlander, one of its best-selling SUVs in America. According to Electrek, the move is likely to distinguish it from the larger Grand Highlander, which has been attracting more buyers recently compared to the original model. To meet demand, Toyota stated that it would
LANSING - Two new opportunities will support nonprofits, public institutions, and other tax-exempt entities in accessing federal clean energy tax credits through Elective Pay, also known as Direct Pay. Elective Pay is a U.S. Internal Revenue Service mechanism that allows tax-exempt entities such as nonprofits, local and tribal governments, school districts, rural electric cooperatives, and
TEXAS - A massive U.S. white gold deposit has been revealed, and experts contend it will be a game-changer for decades to come and also revolutionize the American market. Credits: European Space Agency America’s new white gold that will stun the world The world has been significantly focused on reducing the global carbon
DETROIT - Most new EVs in the U.S. still cost over $55,000, but luckily for those looking to make the switch, Chevy's most affordable electric car is coming back into the EV market. In an interview, General Motors CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the Bolt EV is returning with some upgrades, including over 300 miles of
ARIZONA - A major solar manufacturer has shut down its U.S. facility before production fully took off — a move that has sparked backlash and renewed concern over the country's ability to support clean energy jobs. One culprit cited was the Trump Administration's cancellation of solar credits. What's happening? As Electrek detailed, Swiss solar company Meyer Burger
NEW YORK - A hidden source of clean energy could power the planet for more than a hundred thousand years if tapped into, according to new research. Sources of hydrogen could be hiding amid the Earth's crust -- enough to power Earth at its current energy needs for the next 170,000 years, according to a
AUSTRALIA - It’s not every day that an experiment involving 1,700 merino sheep and solar panels makes headlines—but that’s exactly what’s happening in Australia. In a groundbreaking study, researchers have discovered that combining solar energy production with sheep grazing not only helps maintain clean energy sites, but may also enhance the quality of wool. Welcome
