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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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Battery electric vehicles are only as clean as the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them. The increases occurred only in Alaska (from 11% to 13%) and Oregon (from 2% to 3%). by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. The calculations were based on the data developed by the Union of Concerned Scientists.)

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NREL study suggests cost gap for Western renewables could narrow by 2025

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A new Energy Department study conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) indicates that by 2025 wind and solar power electricity generation could become cost-competitive without federal subsidies, if new renewable energy development occurs in the most productive locations. mmBtu and $8.43/mmBtu. Source: Hurlbut et al.

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Geothermal energy in US grew 5% in 2012; California the leader

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This represents the second highest increase in geothermal power capacity over a calendar year since the production tax credit (PTC) was extended to geothermal in 2005, and a 5% percent increase over 2011 year-end data. This uptick in development— representing 147.05 Projects and new additions that came online in 2012 include: John L.

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ORNL assessment finds >65 GW of untapped hydropower in US rivers and streams

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The greatest hydropower potential was found in western US states, including Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Wyoming led the rest of the country in new stream-reach hydropower potential. including river segments with existing hydropower plants or non-powered dams).

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Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024: Now just a week away

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The countdown is on for this year’s Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) collegiate solar car track event, swiftly followed by the Electrek American Solar Solar Challenge cross-country race. EVs, solar power, collaboration, sustainable transport—this is what we’re all about at Electrek! Route for reference only.

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The US government opens 22 million acres of federal lands to solar

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Photo: BLM The Biden administration has updated the roadmap for solar development to 22 million acres of federal lands in the US West. The updated roadmap refines the analysis in the original six states and expands to five more states – Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. million homes. million homes.

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The US government opens up more federal lands for solar – to 31 million acres

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Photo courtesy of Tom Brewster/BLM California The Biden administration has finalized a plan to expand solar on 31 million acres of federal lands in 11 western states. It’s permitted 29 GW of projects on public lands – enough to power over 12 million homes. times the amount of public land available for solar.

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