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Illinois solar training program aims to build path for diverse workforce

The Illinois Solar Training Pipeline Program is one of three workforce development programs under the state’s 2016 Future Energy Jobs Act that hopes to close the clean energy job gap in disproportionately disadvantaged communities.

By Audrey Henderson . 23 June 2021
Batteries

Newsletter: The NASA technology keeping batteries cool on solar rooftops

The solar industry thrives on simplifying installations and cutting costs.

By Julian Spector . 23 June 2021
Batteries

Used EV batteries could get a second life storing clean energy on California's grid

A surge in retired EV batteries is helping to eliminate second-life EV battery storage hurdles, just in time to help meet clean energy mandates.

By Elizabeth McCarthy . 22 June 2021
Guest essay

The road to resilient power is a balancing act

To bridge the $500 billion resilience gap, utilities must prioritize mutual benefits and collaboration with stakeholders.

By Judsen Bruzgul, Neil Weisenfeld . 22 June 2021
Batteries

Could installing batteries under solar panels kick-start the commercial building market?

Yotta Energy thinks batteries could become as common as microinverters on commercial solar rooftops, and has built in thermal safety features to win over skeptics.

By Jeff St. John . 22 June 2021
Solar

Newsletter: Ikea assembles the pieces for global off-grid solar push

An unlikely duo just pledged $1 billion to help those people get solar-powered minigrids.

By Julian Spector . 22 June 2021
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New Mexico could be a clean energy epicenter — if it can diversify from oil and gas

The state's dependence on oil and gas revenue is cited as an argument for both continuing to prop up the industry and diversifying with wind and solar.

By J. Weston Phippen . 22 June 2021
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Illinois coal plants are closing even as fossil fuel objections stall energy bill again

In a surprise announcement last Thursday, NRG said it would close its Waukegan and Romeoville coal plants, but the community impacts are unclear as “just transition” provisions remain held up in state energy bill negotiations.

By Kari Lydersen . 21 June 2021
Climatetech finance

Ikea and Rockefeller foundations pledge $1B to seed distributed clean energy in developing nations

The funding seeks to empower 1 billion of the estimated 2.5 billion who lack access to reliable electricity.

By Jeff St. John . 21 June 2021
ENN

Bitcoin fracking turns waste gas to digital gold in Bakken oil field

Natural gas produced as a byproduct in Bakken oil production is often flared as waste. Near Sidney, Montana, one company is converting it to cryptocurrency instead.

By Eric Dietrich . 21 June 2021

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Articles

Illinois solar training program aims to build path for diverse workforce

Newsletter: The NASA technology keeping batteries cool on solar rooftops

Used EV batteries could get a second life storing clean energy on California's grid

The road to resilient power is a balancing act

Could installing batteries under solar panels kick-start the commercial building market?

Newsletter: Ikea assembles the pieces for global off-grid solar push

New Mexico could be a clean energy epicenter — if it can diversify from oil and gas

Illinois coal plants are closing even as fossil fuel objections stall energy bill again

Ikea and Rockefeller foundations pledge $1B to seed distributed clean energy in developing nations

Bitcoin fracking turns waste gas to digital gold in Bakken oil field