Author: oswhi-hbcu@edu.gov Published: 7/27/2020 www.ed.gov/whhbcu WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel Some Good News… Congratulations Livingstone College! In under two years, Livingstone College has been
National and Federal Opportunities for the week ending July 24!
Author: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Published: 7/24/2020 FREE WEBINARS HOSTED BY THE U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT If you or someone you know is interested in working for the federal government, then the following webinars will be of interest.
Microsoft and Sol Systems to Build 500 Megawatts of Solar, Boost Community Investment The two companies announced a significant portfolio of solar projects with an emphasis on community-led development.
Author: Emma Foehringer Merchant Published: July 21, 2020 gtm Sol Systems will build and operate 500 megawatts of solar as part of a new partnership with Microsoft. Credit: Sol Systems. Sol Systems and Microsoft announced Tuesday they will
EV Equity: Accelerating EV Adoption in Frontline Communities
Author: Electric Auto Association Published: 7/10/2020 EAA Dr. Shelley Francis, EVHybridNoire Co-Founder, EVNoire Mobility Intelligence Consulting Group and Electric Auto Association Board Member We’re in a time of change in this country, and
Al Gore Says the World Has Crossed a Threshold on Renewable Energy
Author: Leslie Kaufman Published: 7/21/2020 Bloomberg Green The former vice president was one of the speakers at Bloomberg Green’s live event, ‘The Time Is Now. Former Vice President Al Gore told the
The Energy of The Future Is Solar Power
Author: John Hamlin Published: 7/20/2020 IQS Directory Not so long ago, solar power was something of a dream for those who were ahead of the curve in the environmental movement. It appeared to be an option
Summer is heating up – but your energy bill doesn’t need to!
Author: Montgomery County Green Bank Published: 7/10/2020 WTOP NEWS This content is provided by the Montgomery County Green Bank. Have you noticed any of these things this summer for your home? Big cooling bills? Uncomfortable rooms with uneven cooling?
New USC Study Shows Lasting Benefits of PACE
Author : PACENation Published: 7/15/2020 PACENation is excited to announce that the Schwarzenegger Institute, part of the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy, today published a comprehensive study that provides new
DOE Releases Draft Energy Storage Grand Challenge Roadmap and Requests Stakeholder Input
Author: DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office Published: 7/15/2020 On July 14, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the Energy Storage Grand Challenge Draft Roadmap and a Request for Information (RFI) seeking stakeholder input on the Draft Roadmap. Announced in
5 Ways Distributed Energy Resources are Working in Texas, Now
Author: Claire Alford and Suzanne Bertin Published: 7/15/2020 AEE By now, it is no secret that distributed energy resources (DERs), including rooftop solar, energy storage, customer-owned generation, demand response, electric vehicles, and energy
AEE, ACE NY Applaud New York Statewide Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Incentive Program
Author: Monique Hanis Published: 7/16/2020 AEE Groups note Public Service Commission approval of $701 million “make-ready” program makes state a leader
AEE Reacts to Biden’s Call for 100% Clean Energy
Author: Monique Hanis Published: 7/14/2020 Business group CEO notes advanced energy has outpaced overall U.S. growth, employed 3.6 million workers across nation, and is poised to drive economic comeback WASHINGTON, D.C., July 14, 2020 — Today, national
Huge win for solar!
Author: Anya Schoolman Published: 7/16/2020 Solar United Neighbors Dear Ronald, Together, we stood up for solar rights — and we won! Thank you! You spoke and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) listened. Today, FERC unanimously dismissed a petition to end
Three global companies join The Climate Pledge co-founded by Amazon
Author: Kara Hust Published: 6/16/2020 DayOne The Amazon Blog The Climate Pledge, co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism, is a commitment to reach net zero carbon by 2040. When we
Why Minnesota’s Community Solar Program is the Best
Author: John Farrell Published: 7/6/2020 Institute For Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) Updates Minnesota’s community solar program hit a record 699 megawatts of operational capacity in June 2020. The chart above shows the progress of projects through the program
CBCF Welcomes Public Affairs Strategist and Marketing Leader as New President and CEO
Aurthor: Dr. Erica Southerland Published: 7/9/2020 CONTACT: Dr. Erica Southerland 202.263.2812 media@cbcfinc.org
Finalists Announced for American-Made Solar Prize Round 3
Author: DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office Published: 7/10/2020 Solar Energy Technologies Office Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) announced the 10 teams selected to advance to the final phase of the $3
MEET THE WOMAN BEHIND THE FIRST BLACK-OWNED COMMUNITY SOLAR ENERGY COMPANY
Author: Dava Gives Published: 6/29/2020 50Black Enterprise Kristal Hansley Founder & Chief Executive Officer Image via WeSolar Energy/Alex McSwain Solar energy is promised to be the new source of our power as we move
Solar Job Opportunities at the U.S. Department of Energy
Author: DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office Published: 7/8/2020 Solar Energy Technologies Office Interested in being part of the future of solar energy? The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) has job openings. We are hiring federal supervisory general
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Author: Craig Boyte Published: 6/29/2020 New Frontier Data’s Comments are off for this post Civil forfeiture laws allow local law enforcement to retain possession of seized assets, creating inherent conflicts of interest. Federal prohibition of cannabis