Author: Andrea Hylant Go Solar Co-op Coordinator; Published: Thu, Jul 19, 2018 2:09 pm SolarUnitedNeighbors.org The 45-participant second round of the 51st State Solar Co-op has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from area solar installers. Installers interested in serving the group are encouraged to download the RFP and response template.
Blockchain Could Cut Costs of Rooftop Solar, E-Cars, Report Says
Author: Rebecca Kern Reporter: Bloomberg Environment & Energy Published: July 17,2018 NEWS Blockchain can reduce transaction costs in solar, electric vehicles, and other energy areas, the report says Energy Futures Initiative study says blockchain is promising for innovative sectors of
How can utilities prepare for the approaching electric vehicle boom?
Author: Glenn R. George, Ph.D. Published 20, 2018 Utility Dive Mass electric vehicle (EV) adoption is coming to the U.S., and preparing resilient infrastructure for millions of electron-dependent vehicles is something we need to think about right away. The writing
DC PACE Issues $25 Million PACE Note for DC United Stadium
Publishd: June 28, 2017 :DC.gov DC United’s 20,000-seat Audi Field soccer stadium (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser and DC United announced a $25 million private clean energy financing deal for the installation of state-of-the-art energy and water efficiency measures,
MEDSIS Technical Conference
Author: Smart Electric Power Alliance : Published July 16,2018: Web | sepapower.org Phone | 202-857-0898 Dear MEDSIS Stakeholder, We recently circulated the MEDSIS Technical Conference Meeting Minutes for your review. If you did not receive the email containing the attachment of the minutes, please
Engineered for fast response, high power applications in grids and microgrids Energy storage systems are facilitating the modernization of electricity grids and are now a key distributed energy resource (DER) to ensure reliable delivery of reactive and active power
As corporate PPAs surge, consultants aim to bring lower prices
AUTHOR: Peter Maloney@TopFloorPower : PUBLISHED July 16, 2018 A lack of transparency and reliance on bilateral deals could mean corporations are leaving money on the table. Prices for renewable energy are coming down, and the number of renewable corporate power purchases is
Greater Washington, DC – State of Maryland’s Premier Electric Vehicle Workshop and Showcase Event
Published: July 26, 2018 Plug In America Date: July 12,2018 Time:9:00 am – 2:00 pm Website: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MzY1NTA= Venue: PEPCO Watershed Sustainability Center 201 West Gude Drive Rockville, MD 20850 Learn about the Region’s Efforts to Electrify Transit, School Buses, Taxis and Other Ride-Share Vehicles See and Test
Historically Black land – grant universities are severely underfunded compared to their white counterparts Hemp could change that
Author: Jillian Hishaw June 21st, 2018 Newfoodeconomy.org The Industrial Hemp Program outlined in the current Senate Farm Bill could upend the separate-but-unequal funding model of the past. But only if legislators make it so. Today, in a second vote, the
Md residents Need Help with Paying your bill or Have a Termination Notice
1. Where can I obtain help with paying my heating and electric bills? The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) is available to help consumers who need help with paying their winter heating and/or yearly electric bills. Consumers may apply
Grants Available for Multifamily and Workplace Charging Through Electrify America and SemaConnect
Posted on May 19, 2018 by EVAofDC As part of the VW settlement, Electrify America and its partner SemaConnect are taking applications, first-come, first-served, for grants that cover installation, purchase and maintenance of charging in Multi-family housing (condos, apartments, townhouses, etc) and Workplaces, in the Washington DC area. Grants are available
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Clean Energy Initiative
U.S. Department of Education: July 2, 2018 Mark your calendars! Expanding the Baltimore Solar Initiative to HBCU Campuses and Communities Regional Roundtable Discussion Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Morgan State University Earl Richardson Library Boardroom 1700 E Cold Spring
2018_Summer_and_Fall_Internships_at_the_National_Museum_of_American_History_(NMAH)
Published:U.S._Department_of_Education: June 28,2018 The National Museum of American History (NMAH) provides experiential learning internships in a variety of fields (i.e., public relations, exhibition research, and project design). Interns learn from knowledgeable mentors and are exposed to enrichment activities ranging from behind-the-scenes collection tours,
Projected US renewables could accelerate power price volatility — what can grid operators do?
Author:: Herman K. Trabish PUBLISHED: June 21, 2018 DEEP DIVEIt will take a renewables-friendly grid and grid-friendly renewables to keep markets flowing. New forecasts say the high penetrations of renewables coming onto the U.S. power system by 2030 could accelerate recent isolated
Sprint to test robotic, self-driving EV chargers in NYC
Author: Jason Plautz@Jason_Plautz Published: June 22, 2018 Utility Dive Dive Brief: Sprint announced it is working on Mobi, a self-driving charging unit for electric vehicles (EVs) that can autonomously drive to vehicles when needed. Testing will begin in New York City at the
TOUGH SELL: Car dealers are erecting barriers for electric car buyers
Author: QUARTZ : Michael J. Coren June 21, 2018 Even in environmentally conscious Scandanavia, it’s hard to sell electric vehicles (EV). That’s in part due to the people selling them. “Dealerships and sales personnel pose a significant barrier for [EV] uptake,” states
Tesla has left salespeople confused over when customers will get the Powerwall and solar roof
Author: Mark Matousek:: Business Insider June 26,2018 Tesla has presented itself as a one-stop-shop for transitioning toward clean energy, but installation timelines for some of its energy products have been unclear, according to current and former employees. Tesla Tesla salespeople have been
Tesla plans to pare back residential solar business, Reuters reports
Author: Iulia Gheorghiu Published : June 25, 2018 Dive Brief: Internal documents reviewed by Reuters show Tesla’s plans to shutter 13 or 14 solar installation facilities, according to two different lists. Reuters reported that nearly 60 installation facilities remain open. The development
BRIEF US solar industry gets boost with new IRS guidance
AUTHOR: Iulia Gheorghiu PUBLISHED: June 25, 2018 BRIEF Dive Brief: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance on Friday, establishing that solar developers who invest at least 5% of the total expected installation cost of a project by the end of 2019 will
MD Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate Program 2.0 Will Spend $3,600.000 Over 3 years EV Infrastructure
ATTENTION: FISCAL YEAR 2018 FUNDING WILL BECOME AVAILABLE ON JULY 1, 2017. INFORMATION DETAILS CAN BE FOUND BELOW AND UNDER THE “ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES” TAB. IN ADDITION, REGULATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE CURRENTLY BEING DRAFTED. COMMENTS REGARDING PROGRAM REGULATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED