The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is one of the largest energy companies in the United States. They combine natural gas and traditional electric. Based out of San Francisco, they are a subsidiary of the PG&E Corporation. As California’s largest utility, they serve more than 16 million people. However, they are now facing an estimated $30 billion in liability in connection to recent wildfires that have been plaguing California.
Hawaii is joining in the race for 100 percent renewable energy. The target they've set to reach 100 renewable energy and decarbonization is by the year 2045. They've made a huge leap forward with the Lāwa'i Solar and Energy Storage Project, which will single-handedly deliver roughly 11 percent of Kaua’i’s power, making the island more than 50 percent powered by renewables. The project is--what they claim to be--the world's largest solar-plus-storage
Once upon a time, a solar car seemed like a thing of fiction. But now, such an invention might be closer to reality than many of us had hoped. In late October, auto makers Hyundai and Kia--both subsidiaries of Hyundai Motor Group--announced plans to install "solar roof" charging devices on a number of Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. The Solar Car Roof Project According to CNBC, Hyundai Motor Group plans for
Appalachian Power Co.--a subsidiary of American Electric Power and based in Columbus, OH--is seeking bids for large scale solar energy projects. They have been historically heavily dependent on coal-burning power plants. However--according to The Roanoak Times-- they are seeking proposals to add up to 200 megawatts of solar power to their energy generation mix. This move may lead to them purchasing one or more solar generation facilities. In a recent news
Photo by Erean at Morguefile.com New Jersey is looking secure a spot as a national leader in energy efficiency with a proposal from Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G). The New Jersay Board of Public Utilities announced Wednesday the proposal for a Clean Energy Future program (CEF). The proposal looks to make critical investments in clean energy and advanced energy technology. Governor Murphy recently signed into law
All major brands of shingles, laminates and roofing materials require proper ventilation! Warranties are like playing 'Roulette', it all depends on what kind of roofing material, model, brand, warranties offered, who installed it, was the installers certified at the time, is the installer still certified, is the installer still in business, how it was installed and when it was installed BUT its a fact that most roofing brands rarely calculate
Photo by Tammcd at Morguefile.com Nevada is looking to join the growing list of states cracking down with green energy initiatives. Nevada's November 6 ballot has two proposed green energy measures; Question 3 (the Energy Choice Initiative) and Question 6 (the Renewable Energy Promotion Initiative). Both proposed measures are amendments to the state constitution. This means they must be approved by the voting public twice before they
Minneapolis is the latest city to join the 100% green energy movement. In June, the city council declared its intention to transition to 100% renewable energy for city operation by the year 2022. Despite not being the first to set forward this type of resolution, Minneapolis seems determined to outpace the competition. Reaching this goal by the deadline would make Minneapolis the first large American city to go 100%
California has always be known as the home of everything trendy and glamorous. Home to Hollywood -- where all the latest trends seem to spring from -- California is always in the limelight. But the Golden State is now making headlines for an altogether different reason. California's groundbreaking environmental efforts are at the forefront of the green energy movement in the United States. Mandatory Solar Panels This May, California became
Renewable energy experts have long been looking for unconventional solutions to conventional infrastructure problems. With California making bold moves towards their goal of making every Californian home solar, they are naturally on the leading edge of this movement. An Alternative to the Traditional Energy Grid According to a recent report by Quartz News, solar energy companies like Tesla and SunRun are pushing to have batteries installed in every solar powered
