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Condado Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico sets the stage for microgrids

June 5, 2018

By Cassandra Sweet
The island has faced blackouts for the past eight months. Enter the mini-grids?
gas market

What's in store for the future of energy markets, day to day?

May 25, 2018

By Joachim Seel and Andrew Mills
New research examining variable scenarios can provide a foundation for renewable decisions.
When cheap doesn’t cut it: Why energy buyers should look at value, not just cost featured image

When cheap doesn’t cut it: Why energy buyers should look at value, not just cost

May 16, 2018

By Titlaan Palazzi and Thomas Koch Blank
As renewables are mainstreamed, the cheapest energy project may no longer create the best value.
holding up solar cell

What will happen to solar panels after their useful lives are over?

May 11, 2018

By Nate Berg
It's a good sign that solar energy use is growing, but the infrastructure to sunset these cells barely exists.
Ships emitting greenhouse gases

Conventional shipping gets on deck for decarbonization

May 10, 2018

By Fred Pearce
International shipping produces as much CO2 as aircraft. Here’s what we can do about that.
Puerto Rico in lightbulb

Fighting for the power: Puerto Rico's struggle for sustainable electricity access

May 9, 2018

By Corey Cantor
The media might be excited about the possibility of microgrids and solar on the Island of Enchantment, but physical and political obstacles remain.
A Target store in Alameda, California.

Why Target and Amazon like onsite solar power

May 7, 2018

By Cassandra Sweet
Now large companies are adding batteries, too.
Hawaiian Electric's virtual power plant includes batteries and software installed at Wet n' Wild Hawaii and other businesses.

How businesses are benefiting from Hawaiian Electric's virtual power plant

May 1, 2018

By Cassandra Sweet
Some, like amusement park Wet n' Wild, are finding energy efficiency opportunities and receiving lower power bills.
The skyline of Honolulu

It won't be easy, but Hawaii should speed up its transition to clean energy

April 23, 2018

By Katie Fehrenbacher
The state has made major progress in its shift from oil to renewables but there’s still a lot to be done, according to a new report analyzing its ongoing transition.
Wells Fargo will pay federal regulators a $1 billion fine to settle accusations of unfair practices and rule violations. The bank is also investing in clean technology.

Wells Fargo to pay $1 billion fine, pledges $200 billion for low-carbon economy projects

April 19, 2018

By Cassandra Sweet
Federal regulators announce a $1 billion fine for federal rule violations, a day after Wells Fargo pledged to double down on cleantech investment and finance.