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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. For 10 days apparently. Next time I’ll bring a tent.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. How PHEV provides Smooth Transitions from fossil fuel to renewables.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $5.5M for green transportation projects and $1.8M for 20 energy research projects

Green Car Congress

The awards were made through the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program awards. The facility will create biodiesel from renewable waste-based materials such as used cooking oil from restaurants. million ZEVs on the state’s roads.

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EPA proposes new standards to reduce methane and VOCs emissions from oil and gas industry

Green Car Congress

Sources already subject to the 2012 NSPS requirements for VOC reductions that also would be covered by the proposed 2015 methane requirements would not have to install additional controls, because the controls to reduce VOCs reduce both pollutants. EPA required green completions for hydraulically fractured natural gas wells in its 2012 rules.

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A Fresh Charge for Avista EV Program

EV Connect

Founded in 1889 on the banks of the Spokane River, Avista has served its customers with an electric generation resource mix that is more than half renewable, keeping its carbon emissions among the lowest in the nation. The Challenge As an energy provider, Avista carefully considers how its business intersects with the environment.

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EV Mythbusting: There’s No Place to Charge

Clean Fleet Report

Some areas require more chargers to meet needs and renewable energy supply is being ramped up to make sure the electricity is as clean as possible. Cities and states can apply for grants to build these new charging stations if they meet federal guidelines. Some newer homes may even come with a charger pre-installed.

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

Drive Electric

The Climate Change Commission’s analysis shows that by 2030 67% of cars entering the New Zealand market are EV. The transition to electric vehicles depends on the availability of renewable electricity and the infrastructure to enable users to charge their vehicles. installing chargers in residential homes at scale.)

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