What is the most important benefit of solar energy? A Renewable Energy Source Among all the many advantages of solar energy, perhaps the most important advantage is that solar energy is truly a renewable energy source. Solar energy can be used anywhere in the world and is available every day. Solar energy is not limited […]
The surprise climate deal struck between Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) this week could transform the U.S. energy sector, slashing emissions and delivering historic investments in clean technologies — though it meets many demands from GOP lawmakers . and conservative Democrats on fossil fuels. The $369 billion “Inflation Reduction Act” contains […]
Comment on this story Comment The standard political color code for renewable energy holds that green mixes with blue but clashes with red. A detailed look at local realities says otherwise. Enersection, a new company based in Houston specializing in data-driven insights on the US energy system, has presented them in compelling charts and other […]
Is solar cheaper than wind? In a 2020 Lazard analysis, the lifetime cost (if including subsidies) of electricity is $31 per hour of solar power and $26 per hour of wind. The cost of increasing capacity was $41 for coal and $28 for natural gas. Is wind or solar cheaper? wind farm, according to the […]
Are solar panels harmful to health? Electricity from solar panels and transmission to the power grid emits extremely weak electromagnetic fields. Exposure to low-level electromagnetic fields has been studied extensively and there is no evidence that it is harmful to human health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). What are the negative effects of […]
FARMINGTON — While a solar advocacy group called the move a concession, the city of Farmington described its settlement of a lawsuit over standby service fees charged to solar customers as a decision based on a new rate structure adopted this month. The Residential Standby Service Rider was canceled on July 1. The ratepayers covered […]
