In Illinois, a Model for a Just Transition From Coal to Solar
The passage of the Biden administration’s landmark climate bill in August marks the beginning of a new national effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But some states are taking steps toward even more ambitious climate goals. In Illinois, that’s playing out through the Climate and Equitable Jobs act (CEJA), a comprehensive green energy bill that […]
Spurring Clean Energy Development on Reclaimed Mine Lands
Across the country, there are an estimated half a million abandoned mines that once produced coal, ores, and minerals but now pose significant risks to human health and the environment. Left unremediated, abandoned mines can leak heavy metals and toxic chemicals into local ecosystems. Additionally, abandoned coal mines emit methane—a greenhouse gas 80 times more […]
In a Twist, Old Coal Plants Help Deliver Renewable Power. Here’s How.
The sites, once a source of greenhouse gases, have a useful feature: They’re wired to the electricity grid. For new ventures like solar farms, that can save a lot of time and money. Across the country, aging and defunct coal-burning power plants are getting new lives as solar, battery and other renewable energy projects, partly […]
Solar, storage to come to Illinois coal communities
Solar panels and energy storage will be paired on the sites of six retired coal plants in downstate Illinois under a provision of last fall’s sweeping state energy law. The sites for the installations were recently announced, along with five other former coal plants that will host standalone energy storage projects. Vistra, which owns the […]
Solar, storage projects set to bring jobs, tax revenue to Illinois coal communities
A recent state procurement formalizes plans to put solar and storage on the site of several retired coal plants. The owners will receive grants and higher-value renewable energy credits to finance the projects. Solar panels and energy storage will be paired on the sites of six retired coal plants in downstate Illinois under a provision […]
Illinois ‘Coal to Solar’ transition scheme awards grants for 255MW of battery storage
Power generation companies that have committed to building battery energy storage facilities at former coal power plant sites in the US state of Illinois will get US$280.5 million in grants. The Senate of Illinois passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, committing the state to reaching 50% renewable energy by 2040 and 100% carbon-free electricity […]
Largest solar power plant in US secures $1.3 billion in financing
Gemini, a massive new solar+storage project in Nevada, is a bright spot for an industry that’s facing myriad challenges.
Solar support in coal country
In the United States, passage of the Build Back Better Act would extend the solar Investment Tax Credit and offer other clean energy initiatives that would boost the renewable energy momentum already underway in Senator Joe Manchin’s home state of West Virginia. This is good news for the state and is resulting in unlikely allies.
Duke Energy requesting proposals for new sources of power generation for its Indiana customers
Duke Energy is asking for proposals on acquiring new, diverse power generation capacity for its Indiana customers.
Solar and storage buoy flagging wind as US passes ‘significant’ 200GW clean energy milestone
Attendant policy issues imperil Biden target of zero-emission power grid by 2035, as American Clean Power report tots up 135GW of wind, 60GW of solar and 4.6GW of energy storage
