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EGEB: New Jersey approves US’s largest combined offshore wind farm

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): New Jersey approves US’s largest combined offshore wind project, Atlantic Shores and Ocean Wind II. Transitioning to clean energy will grow the global economy, as investments will pay off, reports IRENA. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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New Jersey resuscitates offshore wind with two new projects

Baua Electric

Photo: Ocean Wind 1 Ørsted dealt New Jersey a massive blow by canceling 2.2 GW of new projects to its pipeline. New Jersey was expected to announce another offshore wind solicitation at the beginning of 2024, and it’s delivered. gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind last year, but the state just added 3.7

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68% of US coastal residents support offshore wind farms – here’s why

Baua Electric

Well, people believe that offshore wind is good for US energy independence, reliability, the job market, and overall economy. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage , a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. Get started here. –ad*

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Berkeley Lab report finds installed cost of solar PV systems in the US dropped sharply in 2010

Green Car Congress

According to the report, the decline in PV installed costs seen by customer-owners of such systems in 2010 follows a significant drop in the wholesale cost for PV modules in 2009. As report co-author Galen Barbose explains, “ Based on our data, average installed costs held steady at $7.50/W Click to enlarge.

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Biden Administration launching offshore wind offensive

Green Car Congress

The Interior Department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is announcing a new priority Wind Energy Area in the New York Bight—an area of shallow waters between Long Island and the New Jersey coast. Achieving this target also will unlock a pathway to 110 GW by 2050, the Administration said.

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Kia Motors America expands Soul EV availability to four additional states; 10 total

Green Car Congress

Following the launch of the Soul EV ( earlier post ) late last year in California, along with sales beginning in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii earlier this year, Kia Motors America (KMA) is expanding availability of its fully charged urban runabout into four new states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland.

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Utilities Are Taking an EV-industry Leadership Role

Driivz

California , the world’s fifth largest economy, has been driving the United States’ electric vehicle adoption and zero emissions policies for decades. Furthermore, SDG&E has been working with the Port of San Diego to install chargers for electric medium-duty/heavy-duty vehicles and forklifts. Australian Utilities Taking the Lead.