by Emily | Sep 26, 2023 | Clean Energy News
The Washington State Department of Commerce, overseeing the state’s Clean Energy Fund, today announced awards for seven grants totally $4.76 million to enhance dairy digesters and advance clean energy in rural communities. Awardees include the town of Winthrop...
by Emily | Sep 20, 2023 | Clean Energy News
The UAW, United Auto Workers, initiated a strike Friday targeting three automakers- General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler owner Stallantis. With the uncertain transition to EVs the workers are seeking better pay and benefits, as well as looking to unionize new battery...
by Emily | Sep 18, 2023 | Clean Energy News
The eSwingo 200+ electric compact sweeper. (SDOT Photo) As part of a pilot program and viability test, the Seattle Department of Transportation has deployed a fully electric compact bike lane sweeper. According to the manufacturer, the eSwingo200+ has an operating...
by Emily | Sep 13, 2023 | Clean Energy News, Hydro Power
Natel Energy, hydro turbine The U.S. Department of Energy announced today an investment of more than $6.3 million for six research and development projects to improve fish passage and protection technologies and reduce the environmental impacts of hydropower on...
by Emily | Sep 11, 2023 | Clean Energy News, Green Hydrogen Power
Toyota Hilux hydrogen fuel-cell prototype, Green Car Reports Toyota recently revealed a prototype hydrogen fuel-cell truck based on their overseas Hilux. Fitted with “core elements” from the Toyota Mirai fuel-cell sedan, the truck has a range of 372 miles...
by Emily | Sep 6, 2023 | Clean Energy News, Wind Power
In order to maximize investments in wind turbine farms, and generate as much electricity as possible, wind turbines are being built taller where local regulations permit it. When designing taller turbines, engineers must reduce the size of installations within the...
by Emily | Aug 31, 2023 | Clean Energy News
Wind turbines on a wind farm. (Photo by Daniel Reinhardt/picture alliance via Getty Images) South Korea’s Jeju Island is home to around 670,000 people, where the local government has ambitious clean energy goals. Since 2008, there has been rapid expansion of...
by Emily | Aug 29, 2023 | Clean Energy News, Hydro Power
Diablo Dam For this year’s National Hydropower Day on Aug. 24th, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) shared a few examples to illustrate why hydropower is key to a clean energy future. While the world is working to...
by Emily | Aug 23, 2023 | Clean Energy News, Education, Green Hydrogen Power
From green to black, and blue to pink, there is a full rainbow of colors used to describe the different processes used to produce hydrogen. Green hydrogen, possibly the most important, is made using water and clean/renewable electricity such as solar or wind power....
by Emily | Aug 21, 2023 | Clean Energy News, Solar Power
Farmers are warming up to agrivoltaics- the use of solar panels/arrays with grazing fields, crops, or other forms of agricultural activity. Researchers have found benefits of agrivoltaics include shade for animals and vegetation, helping to conserve water, as well as...
