Democrats fail to add green energy funding to spending bill – Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner Democrats fail to add green energy funding to spending billWashington ExaminerDemocrats failed repeatedly Wednesday night to add renewable energy funding to fiscal 2018 funding bill at the expense of the nation’s nuclear weapons’ stockpile and fossil fuel research. “Fossil fuel is a dead end for America,” said Rep. Jared Polis … and more »
Russian energy sanctions bill puts another crack in strained US-Europe relations – CNBC
CNBC Russian energy sanctions bill puts another crack in strained US-Europe relationsCNBCThe House of Representatives moved forward legislation that limits the kind of business energy companies can do with Russia. Some European leaders worry the sanctions could impact their oil and gas firms and pipeline projects. Sanctions experts say the …‘Terribly bad mistake’: US Senator says…
The 5 red states leading America in green energy – CNBC
CNBC The 5 red states leading America in green energyCNBCBut among those states — the overwhelming majority of which swing conservative — a select few have made strides in renewable energy, recognizing that advances in green technology are often accompanied by cost savings. Duke Energy, which has one of …50% Rise in Renewables Needed to Meet…
Energy Capital Is Said to Hold Advanced Talks to Buy Calpine – Bloomberg
Bloomberg Energy Capital Is Said to Hold Advanced Talks to Buy CalpineBloombergEnergy Capital Partners, the private equity firm that owns the largest stake in U.S. power generator Dynegy Inc., is now in advanced talks to buy its rival Calpine Corp., according to people familiar with the matter. Energy Capital may announce a deal …Energy Capital…
Don’t blindly trust companies selling solar eclipse glasses on Amazon – The Verge
The Verge Don’t blindly trust companies selling solar eclipse glasses on AmazonThe VergeOn August 21st, a total solar eclipse will pass through the continental United States — traveling from the coasts of Oregon to South Carolina. It’s going to be an incredible sight, but the only way to watch it safely is to view the…
Maine’s largest solar array nearing completion – Press Herald
Maine’s largest solar array nearing completionPress HeraldPITTSFIELD — A 41,000-panel solar array has gotten the green light to go forward and become at least partially operational by the end of the calendar year. Peter Vigue, CEO of Cianbro, said site development for what will be the largest solar array in … and more »
Perovskites power up the solar industry – Science News Magazine
Science News Magazine Perovskites power up the solar industryScience News MagazineLAYER UP Researchers are betting on a class of sunlight-absorbing materials called perovskites to improve today’s solar cells. A perovskite’s cagelike crystal structure (right) surrounds a chunky ion such as methylammonium. The red, purple and orange … and more »
Cattaraugus IDA specifies PILOT for solar farms – Olean Times Herald
Olean Times Herald Cattaraugus IDA specifies PILOT for solar farmsOlean Times HeraldOLEAN — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency board voted Tuesday to notify city, school and county officials of a roughly $40,000-a-year payment in lieu of taxes (P.I.L.O.T.) agreement for three Olean solar farms. The IDA board voted … and more »
In Images: Solar Eclipses Depicted in Fine Art – Space.com
Space.com In Images: Solar Eclipses Depicted in Fine ArtSpace.comFor hundreds of years, artists have incorporated the spectacular sight of an eclipse into their paintings. This 14th-century fresco by Taddeo Gaddi, found in the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, depicts an angel announcing the birth of the baby …
Al Gore Says “We’re Going to Win” Battle Against Global Warming – Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter Al Gore Says “We’re Going to Win” Battle Against Global WarmingHollywood ReporterThe former vice president and California Gov. Jerry Brown talked about efforts to combat climate change at a Hollywood screening of ‘An Inconvenient Sequel: …Al Gore’s latest scare film: A whole lotta nothingWND.comThe Documentary ‘An Inconvenient Sequel’ Will Make Anyone Who …BustleClimate change:…