Author: Alex Koyfman Published: June 6, 2019 Dear Reader, These days, it seems you can’t go very far without getting bombarded with optimistic statements and claims about cannabis. It’s a miracle plant, with the potential to cure everything from Alzheimer’s to insomnia.
What’s the path forward for DC’s grid mod? After nearly a year of study, the city is still finding out
Author: Robert Walton@TeamWetDog Published: June 10, 2019 Utility Dive In considering how to modernize its electric grid, regulators in the District of Columbia turned to a collaborative process over the past year that included almost 100 stakeholders, six working groups and dozens of
MEET ENDEA THIBODEAUX Licensed Real Estate/ Solar Energy Professional
Meet Endea Thibodeaux Serving DC, MD, PA 202-573-9033 Licensed Real Estate/ Solar Energy Professional With over 21 years of experience in the real estate business Endea Thibodeaux has focused her business on helping people achieve their buying, selling and investing
MEDSIS Town Hall Thursday, June 13, 2019, starting at 6 p.m.
Author: Kris Randolph PSC Consumer Outreach Specialist Published: June 11, 2019 The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) invites all ANC Commissioners, residents and solar business owner of the District to participate in our
Storage system costs could rise 15% with escalation in US-China trade dispute: Report
Author: HJ Mai Published: June 11, 2019 Dive Brief Dive Brief: If the Trump administration follows through on its threats and raises tariffs on Chinese imports of lithium-ion batteries and inverters to 25%, the installed price for a four-hour duration battery would increase
GE: Hydrogen trumps CCS in preserving gas turbines in a carbon-free grid
Author: Catherine Morehouse@cmorehouse10 Published: June 11, 2019 Utility Dive Dive Brief: General Electric sees hydrogen as the key to natural gas’ participation in a 100% carbon-free electric grid, Brian Gutknecht, chief marketing officer of GE Power said on a panel Monday at the
NextEra loses bankruptcy court jurisdiction fight with PG&E over renewables contracts
Author: Robert Walton@TeamWetDog Published: June 11, 2019 Dive Brief Dive Brief: A bankruptcy judge ruled the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission does not have “concurrent jurisdiction” over Pacific Gas & Electric’s power contracts, possibly clearing the way for the utility to have above-market
Securitization fever: Renewables advocates seize Wall Street’s innovative way to end coal
Author: Herman K. Trabish Published: May 28, 2019 Deep Dive New laws passed across the country allow customer-backed bonds to pay off stranded coal assets in favor of renewables, but utilities are hesitant. With the cost of building new renewables now lower than
Bloomberg to fund ‘America’s Pledge’ report on US climate progress
Author: Jason Plautz@Jason_Plautz Published: May 28, 2019 Dive Brief Mike Bloomberg Delivers 2019 Commencement Address at University of Maryland – Mike Bloomberg On May 24, 2019, Michael R. Bloomberg served as Commencement Speaker at the University Maryland commencement ceremony. These are his remarks
GM, Bechtel plan thousands of fast charging stations across US
Author: Robert Walton@TeamWetDog Published: May 29, 2019 Dive Brief: General Motors (GM) and Bechtel will partner to install thousands of electric vehicle fast charging stations across the United States, with construction on the first installations expected to begin later this year, the automaker confirmed
PJM CEO Ott to retire amid RTO shake-up
Author: Iulia Gheorghiu@IMGheorghiu Published: May 29, 2019 Utility Dive Dive Brief: PJM Interconnection announced on Tuesday that Andy Ott, who has served the grid operator for 22 years, will retire as CEO and president on June 30. PJM also announced five executive appointments effective
Tips for your summer EV road trip, part 2
Author: John U’Ren Published: May 23, 2019 Plug In America With summer around the corner, EV drivers across America will soon be taking to the roads in droves to head out on warm weather road trips. Taking a road trip in
Tesla Bought a Battery Maker for a 50% Markup… This One Could Be Next
Author: Alex Koyfman published: Thu, May 09, 2019 Wealth Daily Dear Reader, Earlier this year, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) made headlines when it acquired San Diego-based ultracapacitor and battery maker Maxwell for $218 million at a share price of $4.75 — a 56%
In the latest trade war salvo, China has threatened to cut off the supply of rare earth metals to the U.S.
Author: Outsider Club Published: Thu, May 30, 2019 In the latest trade war salvo, China has threatened to cut off the supply of rare earth metals to the U.S. This small group of metals is absolutely critical for everything from
Solar in Your Community Challenge Champs Take Home $1 Million
Author: DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office Published: Thu, May 30, 2019 The solar industry is booming, but not everyone has been able to benefit. That’s why the Solar in Your Community Challenge was created: to develop new business and financial models that can expand
Is the Montgomery Green Bank Doing Something They Are Trying To Hide?
Montgomery County Green Bank Board of Directors Meeting Thursday June 4,2019 at 8:00 am PUBLIC ACCESS: 155 Gibbs St; 4th Floor Conference Room DRAFT – Board of Directors Agenda Time Topic Lead Action 8:00 1. Call to Order and Roll
2019 D.C. Solar Congress
Author: Yesenia Rive D.C. Program Director Solar United Neighbors Published May 22,2019 Join us for the 6th Annual D.C. Solar Congress! Saturday, June 1 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center 2730 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE Washington, DC 20032 The D.C. Solar
Nearly 80% of US incinerators located in marginalized communities, report reveals
Author: Rina Li@rinasunsh Published: May 23, 2019 Utility Dive New research from the New School characterizes incineration as “an industry in decline.” WTE stakeholders, however, hold a different opinion. The vast majority of U.S. incinerators are located in the country’s most marginalized communities,
States squandering $3B VW settlement fund with lack of EV focus: report
Author: Robert Walton@TeamWetDog Published: May 24, 2019 Utility Dive Dive Brief: Many states are squandering funds from the Volkswagen emissions settlement by not sufficiently focusing on electrifying transportation, according to a new report from U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) and Environment America Research &
A Discussion with Thomas Cambron About DC;s Historic Homeowner Grant Program
The Historic Preservation Office is now accepting Part I applications for the Historic Homeowner Grant Program. The submission deadline is July 1, 2019. The grants are available to low- and moderate-income households living in specific historic districts. Grants may be