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- Ethanol isn’t as green as you might think, researchers say Wed, 16 Feb 22, 12:45amThe carbon intensity of corn ethanol supported by the U.S.'s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is likely at least 24% higher than gasoline, according to a
- FERC receives two proposals for same California pumped storage location Mon, 14 Feb 22, 9:00pmThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received two applications for preliminary permits for a pumped storage project at Lake Elsinore in California.
- ILI Group to develop 1.5 GW pumped storage in Scotland Wed, 9 Feb 22, 2:05amILI Group said it started the initial planning phase for the 1.5 GW Balliemeanoch pumped storage hydro (PSH) project at Loch Awe, Dalmally in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The project would supply 1.5 GW of power for up to 30...
- Entergy to weigh renewable energy options to power LNG export facility expansion Sat, 29 Jan 22, 1:24amThe two will weigh options to use renewables to power a possible natural gas export facility.
- Financing renewable energy in developing economies Wed, 15 Dec 21, 2:51amBy Kamogelo Motse, Researcher, Climate Council In 2015 at the United Nations General Assembly, 17 Sustainable Development Goals were established. The purpose of the Sustainable Development Goals is to make sure that everyone...
- United completes world’s first passenger flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel Fri, 3 Dec 21, 1:21amThe 612-mile demonstration flight emitted an estimated 75% less CO2 than a flight using traditional jet fuel.
- Canada’s 824-MW Muskrat Falls Hydroelectric Generating Station released for service Thu, 2 Dec 21, 2:32amThe 824-MW Muskrat Falls Hydroelectric Generating Station, part of the Lower Churchill Project, is complete and has been released to the Newfoundland and Labrador System Operator (NLSO) for service.
- EIB invests €49 million in hydroelectric power in Tuscany, Italy Thu, 18 Nov 21, 11:50pmEIB is providing €49 million to support Iniziative Bresciane S.p.A., which aims to install 12 small run-of-river hydroelectric plants in Tuscany, Italy.
- Bitfarms acquires 24-MW hydro power plant in Washington State Tue, 16 Nov 21, 2:11amBitfarms Ltd., a Bitcoin self-mining company, has acquired a 24-MW hydro power plant in Washington State, U.S., and entered into a memorandum of understanding with the seller to co-develop additional farms in the area, increasing...
- How hydropower can support a stable, low-carbon grid and healthy rivers Wed, 10 Nov 21, 1:34amBy transitioning to a 100% renewable energy grid with a sustainable hydropower backbone, we can curb the worst effects of climate change.
- What’s in the final bipartisan infrastructure bill for clean energy Tue, 9 Nov 21, 3:42amRenewable energy advocates celebrated Congress' passing of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, which includes billions of dollars for renewable energy projects and research.
- Report identifies opportunities to reform the hydropower licensing process Fri, 5 Nov 21, 12:44amA new report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, “An Examination of the Hydropower Licensing and Federal Authorization Process,” reveals ways to streamline the licensing process for hydroelectric projects...
- Xcel unveils plan for net-zero natural gas by 2050 Tue, 2 Nov 21, 9:19pmXcel Energy, provider of electricity and natural gas services to nearly 6 million customers in eight Western and Midwestern states, has committed to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its natural gas business...
- The future of Europe’s green energy landscape is deep underground Tue, 2 Nov 21, 8:00pmGeothermal energy not only has a renewed exploration roadmap to follow, but a revived political landscape as well.
- £1.7 billion Blue Eden project to feature 320-MW tidal lagoon Mon, 1 Nov 21, 8:00pmThe Blue Eden project proposed for the waterfront in Swansea, Wales, will include a new tidal lagoon, featuring underwater turbines with a capacity of 320 MW of renewable energy...