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Study suggests a big role for grid battery storage as Illinois …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · A major expansion of battery storage may be the most economical and environmentally beneficial way for Illinois to maintain grid reliability as it phases out fossil fuel generation, a new study finds. The analysis was commissioned by the nonprofit Clean Grid Alliance and solar organizations as state lawmakers consider proposed incentives for private developers to build battery storage. “The ...
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WEBOffshore wind port siting raises new conflicts for coastal Mainers, environmental activists. Coastal residents concerned for both climate change and ecological preservation are conflicted over the planned location of a facility that advocates say will help launch Maine’s offshore wind industry. by Annie Ropeik July 14, 2024.
This Arkansas school turned solar savings into better teacher pay
WEBOct 16, 2020 · This Arkansas school turned solar savings into better teacher pay. Energy efficiency measures and a solar power system at Batesville High School in Arkansas have helped local school officials increase teacher pay. Credit: Entegrity Partners / via E&E News. In Batesville, Arkansas, just 17 miles west of the state’s largest coal-fired power ...
Explainer: How capacity markets work - Energy News Network
WEBJun 17, 2013 · Capacity markets are important. They are the firing line for the electricity system of the future, because they direct and encourage investments in different kinds of assets—whether that is clean energy, fossil fuels, or demand side resources like efficiency. A book could be written on the criticisms of capacity markets, details on how these ...
Chicago dials down LED street lamp intensity - Energy News …
WEBMar 7, 2018 · The earlier generations of LED street lamps had temperatures as high as 4,000K or 5,000K. Chicago’s will be 3,000K and able to be dimmed remotely during off-peak times, meeting two of the three AMA guidelines. AMA also recommends that LED have proper lighting shields. Chicago’s won’t, but city officials say on they are willing a case-by ...
Challenges slow farm vehicle electrification | Energy News Network
WEBAug 18, 2021 · California-based Solectrac already has been offering small 30- and 40-horsepower-equivalent tractors and farm utility vehicles. Other options for relatively small tractors come from Fendt, Rigitrac, Escorts and others. Meanwhile, almost all airborne drones are electric. Solar power could benefit a range of …
Chicago's Blacks in Green promotes energy efficiency in ‘looked …
WEBDec 10, 2019 · Blacks in Green has spent 12 years promoting energy efficiency, green jobs, and sustainability in Chicago’s African American communities — a mission that has recently expanded with a partnership with utility ComEd. The Green Living Room in the West Woodlawn neighborhood is the group’s first fully public community gathering space and ...