Qcells has recently achieved a significant milestone in the U.S. renewable energy sector by finalizing a $1.45 billion loan guarantee from the Energy Department for its new solar panel manufacturing facility in Cartersville, Georgia. This ambitious initiative is set to transform the American solar
Ann Arbor, Michigan, is embarking on an ambitious journey to create a "sustainable energy utility" (SEU), a plan that has received overwhelming support from the city's voters. This innovative initiative aims to supplement the energy provided by the investor-owned DTE Energy utility by installing
Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) emerges as a pivotal renewable energy strategy that focuses on removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. BECCS merges bioenergy production from organic materials with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to reduce greenhouse gas
Urban heat islands (UHIs) are a growing concern in many cities, including Birmingham, Alabama. These areas experience significantly higher temperatures than their rural surroundings due to human activities and infrastructure. The "Cool Green Trees" initiative aims to address this issue by planting
The construction of a hydropower plant in southeastern Oklahoma, proposed by Southeast Oklahoma Power Corporation (SEOPC), is facing substantial opposition from various factions, including local residents, tribal leaders, state officials, lawmakers, and members of Oklahoma’s congressional
In a landmark decision, a European energy firm, Enel Energy, has been ordered to dismantle 84 wind turbines installed on Osage lands in Oklahoma by December 1, 2025. This historic ruling marks a significant victory for the Osage Nation, which has long fought to protect their mineral rights and
