/tags/renewable-energy Renewable Energy en-US Copyright Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:48:16 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-01-24/trumps-order-wont-halt-californias-offshore-wind-leases-but-will-it-derail-the-industry The president’s order has no immediate effect on offshore wind leases already authorized, including two large areas off California’s coast. But it sends a current of uncertainty through the fledgling renewable energy industry, which relies on federal and state support. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:48:16 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-01-24/trumps-order-wont-halt-californias-offshore-wind-leases-but-will-it-derail-the-industry Julie Cart /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-01-21/a-biomass-plant-stands-amidst-a-climate-debate-on-the-northern-california-coast The tiny town of Scotia, California on the state’s remote Redwood Coast was built up entirely around a large sawmill. An attached biomass plant that burns the wood waste for electricity stands in the middle of a climate debate in the region. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:00:27 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-01-21/a-biomass-plant-stands-amidst-a-climate-debate-on-the-northern-california-coast Roman Battaglia /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-11-14/trump-promised-to-end-offshore-wind-what-will-that-mean-for-californias-big-bet Trump’s promise to block the offshore wind industry could threaten CA’s renewable energy goals, potentially cutting off federal funding. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:29:48 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-11-14/trump-promised-to-end-offshore-wind-what-will-that-mean-for-californias-big-bet Julie Cart /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-16/bonneville-power-administration-unveils-plans-for-3b-in-grid-upgrades The Bonneville Power Administration has identified roughly $3 billion of transmission line and substation projects it said would be key for accommodating growing electricity demand and the expansion of wind and solar power. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:41:58 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-16/bonneville-power-administration-unveils-plans-for-3b-in-grid-upgrades Bill Lucia /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-08/carbon-dioxide-pollution-in-the-west-could-drop-with-expansion-of-electrical-grid-report-says A dozen projects slated to be built in the next five years could encourage more renewable energy development and lower costs, according to a report. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:41:37 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-08/carbon-dioxide-pollution-in-the-west-could-drop-with-expansion-of-electrical-grid-report-says Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-19/california-hits-milestones-toward-100-clean-energy-but-has-a-long-way-to-go Fossil fuels are still a large source of electricity, but California has made progress with renewables while keeping the lights on. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:45:49 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-19/california-hits-milestones-toward-100-clean-energy-but-has-a-long-way-to-go Alejandro Lazo /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-18/2-years-after-the-inflation-reduction-act-became-law-oregon-wins-big The Inflation Reduction Act, dubbed “the biggest climate investment in the country’s history,” was signed into law on Aug. 16, 2022 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 14:32:09 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-18/2-years-after-the-inflation-reduction-act-became-law-oregon-wins-big Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-04/california-lawmakers-negotiating-sweeping-package-to-speed-up-solar-wind-energy Legislators and Gov. Newsom are working behind the scenes to draft energy legislation before the end-of-the-month deadline. Sun, 04 Aug 2024 14:39:21 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-04/california-lawmakers-negotiating-sweeping-package-to-speed-up-solar-wind-energy Alejandro Lazo, Julie Cart /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-31/california-sides-with-big-utilities-trimming-incentives-for-community-solar-projects These community projects can give renters and low-income homeowners a chance to go solar, but the PUC’s action is unlikely to give them the option. Fri, 31 May 2024 12:31:20 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-31/california-sides-with-big-utilities-trimming-incentives-for-community-solar-projects Julie Cart /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-28/west-coast-universities-launch-new-pacific-offshore-wind-collaborative Wave energy experts from Oregon State University and Cal Poly Humboldt will contribute to research, public information around marine ecosystem impacts. Tue, 28 May 2024 14:02:08 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-28/west-coast-universities-launch-new-pacific-offshore-wind-collaborative Alex Baumhardt