News & Articles on Renewable Energy
My specialty is wind energy, but I have worked with all forms of renewable energy. Over the years I’ve written about a number of renewable technologies, including solar and geothermal energy. In recent years I’ve focused on comprehensive renewable energy policies that develop a mix of renewable resources. I’ve also written about our use of fossil fuels and nuclear power.
Indiana utilities want to move away from coal. The legislature could slow them down. Here’s how.
By
Emily Hopkins
The new amendment, which was added to Senate Bill 472 on Wednesday without testimony, would prohibit the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission from approving plans written by electric utilities to change the way they generate electricity.
One on One: World-renowned wind energy expert Paul Gipe talks about California’s energy future
By
Robert Price
World-renowned wind energy expert Paul Gipe of Bakersfield joined The Californian’s Robert Price for his weekly “One on One” webcast to talk about California’s energy future. Gipe said PG&E’s bankruptcy presents Kern County — the state’s number one producer of wind energy — with some energy independence opportunities.
‘Merkel deceived us on climate’, says Germany’s Energiewende godfather
By
Claire Stam
Berlin lacks the political will to bring the energy transition forward, said Hans Josef Fell, the initiator of Germany’s world-renowned 2000 renewable energy feed-in tariff legislation, in an interview with EURACTIV.com.
Carbon Crossroads: Can Germany Revive Its Stalled Energy Transition?
By
Paul Hockenos
Although Germany has been a global leader in moving to decarbonize its massive economy, the country’s ambitious clean-energy transformation is faltering. Now, a broad spectrum of energy experts are working to revitalize the effort to make Germany nearly carbon-free by mid-century.
A Rapid Transition to 100% Renewable Energy Across Europe is Possible
By
Energy Watch Group
In Europe, a full transition to 100% renewable energy across all sectors–power, heat, transport and desalination is feasible. Existing renewable energy potential and technologies, including storage, can generate sufficient and secure energy supply at every hour throughout the year. The sustainable energy system would be more cost effective than the existing system, which is primarily based on fossil fuels and nuclear energy. The energy transition is not a question of technical feasibility or economic viability, but one of political will.
Understanding the German energy transition: from leader to laggard
By
Rebecca Bertram
Germany is often praised as being the frontrunner in the transition to renewable energy. It is shutting down its nuclear power plants by 2022, and their capacity will be replaced by renewables. Today, the country already produces 38% of its electricity from renewable sources, mostly wind and solar. Its long-term goal is to reach 80–95% by 2050. But is Germany on the right path to reach these goals?
