Author: The Solar Foundation Published: 8/13/19 https://www.thesolarfoundation.org/opportunities/ Announcing AmericanSolarWorkforce.Org: The Solar Training Network has launched an online solar career platform designed to match job candidates with training and career opportunities in the rapidly growing solar workforce. Solar employers can post jobs, review candidate applications,
New Weekly Solar Industry Career Opportunity and Job Information Session On Solar Now And The Future With Its Economic Impact On Black America “
Author: Ronald Bethea : Weekly Black – Board Published: 8/13/19 Positivechangepc.com https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=solar%20energy&l=Takoma%20Park%2C%20MD%2020912&vjk=81e4860c55d6eda0 Solar Energy Specialist – $4,250 Training Bonuses Vivint Solar416 reviews – Beltsville, MD 20705 Email: Marketing @VinintSolar.com $90,000 – $110,000 a year – Full-time, Commission Responded to 51%-74% of applications in the
Dominion’s 100% renewables tariff could kill Virginia’s retail choice ambitions
Author: Catherine Morehouse@cmorehouse10 Published: Aug. 5, 2019 Utility Dive Competitive retail providers are fighting for customers in the state, alongside a growing number of displeased ratepayers. Credit: Deloitte ) In an increasingly changing energy world, state energy markets vary widely in how
Monetizing microgids: Utilities are missing a unique opportunity
Author: Megan Kerins and Ana Sophia Mifsud Published: Aug. 6, 2019 Utility Dive (Credit: Flickr user Akuo Investment ) The following is a contributed article from Megan Kerins and Ana Sophia Mifsud, senior associates at Rocky Mountain Institute. As the energy industry transitions
Real questions answered by the EV Support Program
Author: Silvia Gonzalez Published: 8/2/2019 Plug In America Plug In America’s EV Support Program provides personalized assistance to those with questions about electric vehicles, charging, incentives, and more. Anyone may access this service one time for free and Plug In America
Commentary: With Energy Freedom Act, South Carolina takes steps toward resilience
Author: Shelley Robbins, Upstate Forever and Marriele Mango, Published: July 25, 2019 Clean Energy Group The South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia. Now more than ever, renewable and resilient energy systems are key to ensuring residents have access to reliable energy infrastructure in the
2020 Democrats are getting more confrontational with the fossil fuel industry
Author: Umair Irfan Published: Jul 31, 2019, 8:10pm EDT It shows just how much the party has moved on energy and climate change. Sen. Bernie Sanders repeatedly called out the fossil fuel industry as the adversary in the fight against
Ninth Circuit rules it can’t make NorthWestern pay higher PURPA rates for solar facilities
Author: Catherine Morehouse@cmorehouse10 Published: June 6, 2019 Utility Dive Dive Brief: A three-judge panel under the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday ruled they could not force the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) to order NorthWestern Energy to purchasepower from solar developers at previously set contract
DOE begins development of North American ‘energy resilience model’
Author: Robert Walton@TeamWetDog Published: July 31, 2019 Utility Dive Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will spearhead the development of a North American Energy Resilience Model (NAERM), designed to “proactively anticipate damage to energy system equipment,” predict associated blackouts and help with recovery.
Senate committee unanimously approves $1 billion for EV, natural gas and hydrogen fuel infrastructure
Author: Max Witynski Published July 31, 2019 Utility Dive Dive Brief: The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted unanimously Tuesday morning to advance a broad bipartisan infrastructure bill that
Round 2 of the Solar Energy Innovation Network
Author: DOE_Solar_Energy_Technologies July 29, 2019 Dear Solar Supporter, The Solar Energy Innovation Network program is seeking applications for collaborative research projects to address challenges related to solar adoption in rural communities, multifamily housing, and commercial buildings. The program, managed by
Apple leads second-biggest year for commercial solar installations: SEIA
Author: Max Witynski Piblished: July 25, 2019 Utility Dive Dive Brief: 2018 was the second-biggest year for commercial solar installations, with 1,144 MW installed, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) 2018 ‘Solar Means Business’ Report. There are
PG&E bankruptcy timeline extended, creditors worry delay may block wildfire fund access
Author: Robert Walton@TeamWetDog Published: July 25, 2019 Dive Brief: A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge on Wednesday delayed consideration of a bid to end Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) period of exclusivity, when only the company is able submit a reorganization plan, and instead
Why Did Solar United Neighbors of D.C Loses Solar For All Funding as Grantee For FY 19-20?
51st State Solar Co-op Round 3 LaToya Smith, a Solar for All recipient in Ward 7, stands in front of her new solar system during the installation. The 51st State Solar Co-op is open to all District residents. WHAT IS
Mayors declare heat emergencies as cities face power outages, health risks
Author: Kristin Musulin@kristinmusulin Published: July 22, 2019 Smartcities Dive Dive Brief: The mayors of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore andWashington, DC declared heat emergencies as temperatures across the Northeast soared to 100-plus degrees over the weekend. The mayors shared information on public
Eastern U.S. cities spewing 9 times more methane into air than thought
Author: Seth Borenstein Published: July 23, 2019 whyy.org In this 2018 photo, a Twin Otter aircraft flies over New York Harbor and New York City on a research mission. In older Eastern US cities, nine times as much natural gas is leaking
South Carolina General Assembly General Bill Renewable Energy Programs
Renewable energy programs SECTION 1. Title 58 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding: “CHAPTER 41Renewable Energy ProgramsSection 58-41-05. The commission is directed to address all renewable energy issues in a fair and balanced manner, considering
Morgan State students work to restore the school’s chapel as part of historic preservation program for black students
Author: CHRISTINE CONDON BALTIMORE SUN JUL 11, 2019 Tyriq Charleus is one of six Morgan State University architecture students working with the Touching History: Preservation in Practice program to restore wooden windows at the campus’ historic University Memorial Chapel. (Kenneth K. Lam) An
More Growth, Consolidation, and M&A Expected for Hemp Industry in 2019
Author: Chris Hudock Published July 10, 2019 By William Sumner, Hemp Business Journal Contributor From acquisitions to equity investments, the North American hemp industry has been awash in capital investment since the Farm
Retail Momentum Gathers for CBD Topicals While FDA Decides Its Direction
Author: Chris Hudock Published: July 17, 2019 By William Sumner, Hemp Business Journal Contributor Hemp-derived CBD is all the rage right now, even as confusion and illegality abound. Prompted by the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp and hemp derivatives