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12/14/2020

Virginia jumps to head of the class on school solar installations, report shows

The state jumped up 12 spots and into the top 10 nationally for solar capacity installed among K-12 schools.

12/10/2020

For rural counties, a new chance to gain from Virginia’s solar energy rush

New law designed to bring some financial benefits to areas that host the solar farms

12/08/2020

Texas Solar Hits a Turning Point. Read more below:

As the coronavirus pandemic devastates the state’s already flailing oil and gas industry, solar energy production is on a trajectory for record growth.

12/02/2020

Environment California Calls on Governor to Move State to 100% Clean Energy by 2030

Sacramento, CA. -- Today, Environment California called on Governor Gavin Newsom to issue an executive order committing the state to 100% clean electricity by 2030--15 years earlier than mandated by S

11/30/2020

The use of renewable energy is surging in California. Read more here:

A new report finds California made remarkable progress in boosting reliance on renewable energy in the past decade.

11/26/2020

Here’s how California can keep the lights on while meeting its clean energy goals

Supplying enough power on hot summer evenings is one of California's main challenges. But experts say there solutions.

11/24/2020

COVID-19: New Jersey solar greenlighted as ‘essential’

All construction can continue despite State of Emergency, public utility board announces

11/20/2020

Investment into renewable energy in New Mexico continues to grow

Pattern Energy, which recently opened an office in Albuquerque, and has two wind farms in operation in Curry County, is working to help New Mexico meet its energy goals.

11/18/2020

Major Changes Could Be on the Horizon for Renewable Energy in Arizona

One upcoming decision the Corporation Commission will face is a bipartisan proposal that would require utilities to be 100% carbon-free by 2050.

11/13/2020

Renewable Energy Giant to Buy New Mexico's Largest Utility

The parent company of New Mexico's largest electric utility will become part of energy giant Iberdrola's global holdings under a multibillion-dollar merger.

11/10/2020

California installs state’s one millionth solar roof, along with former Govs. Arnold Schwarzenegger

CLOVIS, Calif. -- Along with former Govs. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jerry Brown and other state leaders, Environment California today celebrated achieving one million solar roofs across the Golden Sta

11/06/2020

Ken Pedotto Solar Magazine Interviewee Avatar, CEO of solar-energy matchmaker Solar Simplified, told Solar Magazine that a few forces are working against renewable energy right now.

First, it’s “all hands on deck” to contain the Coronavirus. Second, the economic downturn and public health crisis distract from human beings focusing on the climate change crisis.

“The Coronavirus is the right priority, but it does take focus from renewable energy,” Pedotto said. “This means climate change will lose traction. There’s no oxygen left in the room for anything other than the Coronavirus.”

In states that have been hit the hardest by the pandemic, such as New York State, some climate change progress will be lost. In February, before the virus hit New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo, typically a friend of renewable energy, announced a 30-day amendment to accelerate renewable energy projects in New York and drive economic growth. Dubbed the “Green New Deal,” New York State’s goal was to achieve a zero-carbon emissions electricity sector by 2040.

https://solarmagazine.com/coronavirus-hinders-states-climate-change-goals/