Tag: renewable energy

"We envision a city where families can raise their kids in communities free from toxic pollution, where everyone has the opportunity for a good job and access to healthy, affordable energy."

By 2035, San Diego intends to run on 100% renewable energy. Under the plan, 90% of all waste will be recycled and composted and 50% of all vehicles will be electric.

Local, community-based leadership is needed now more than ever to build the next economy—one that doesn’t pollute poor people, and send the money to rich people elsewhere.

How we create energy with renewables is important. How we store this energy—so we can use it when needed—is just as critical.

These Republicans have supported legislation that has helped finance wind investments, but have also adopted Republican dogma on climate science.

Iceland, known for its numerous bubbling hot springs and geysers, already heats up to 90 percent of its homes and supplies about a third of its electricity with geothermal.

The rules come at a critical time for Illinois’ energy future.

Many large power consumers have clearly demonstrated that, with or without their local utilities, they are moving towards a renewable future.

The fuel for solar and wind is free. At some point in the next 50 years, installation will be done or inexpensive, and the fuel will be gratis. The average worker will likely experience the equivalent of a 6% raise as a result.

Colorado has long been a leader on the advancement of clean, renewable energy like wind and solar.