August 2012 Archives
Solar:
There's plenty of room for argument over whether Italy or California has the better food and wine, but when it comes to solar power, Italy wins hands down.
Government:
Three slightly wonky bills passed the California legislature this week that will make it easier to switch to solar.
Transportation:
On this list of the U.S.'s 10 most EV-friendly cities, only one California metro area shows up -- and Texas and Tennessee have it beat.
Concentrating Solar:
A Fish and Wildlife Service official has suggested that a couple years of wildlife research be done before more solar power tower projects are approved.
The Grid:
The operators of California's power grid want more leeway to keep people from gaming the market.
Concentrating Solar:
A team led by researchers from UCLA will be working to make solar power plants far more efficient using molten metals.
The Grid:
The BLM has approved a crucial link in a new substation project coming to the sleepy San Diego County town of Jacumba
Solar PEIS:
Environment groups file formal protests of the Obama administration's publi lands solar plan.
Transportation:
The White House announces tough new mileage standards for passenger cars and trucks, and it may mean a brighter future for solar electricity.
Concentrating Solar:
BrightSource wants to redesign the Palen Solar Power project. The state's approval was based on the old design. What's next?
News and analysis about renewable energy in California. Blog host Chris Clarke is an environmental writer of two decades standing. He currently lives in Joshua Tree and can be contacted at: rewire@kcet.org.
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