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Renewable energy
Nation's first mega-offshore wind project stalled for additional study
by Scott Tong
Sep 13, 2019
A federal delay in the nation's first large-scale offshore wind farm has analysts wondering if this could stall overall momentum for offshore wind power in the country.
Offshore wind energy sparks debate on Long Island
by Ashley Milne-Tyte
May 30, 2019
A variety of stakeholders have a variety of opinions on the development of the 15-turbine windfarm.
Pennsylvania weighs nuclear subsidies after Three Mile Island
by Miles Bryan
May 20, 2019
The nuclear power plant will be "retired" at the end of September, but the state wants to support the four remaining plants.
Federal loan guarantees boost nuclear energy projects
by Scott Tong
Mar 27, 2019
The Vogtle project is three years overdue and vastly over budget.
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Norway sees a future in giant subterranean data centers
by Jed Kim
Mar 27, 2019
The arctic nation wants to become a global capital of hard drives and servers.
Solar energy heats up despite tariffs
by Erika Beras
Mar 14, 2019
In 2018, the Trump administration imposed tariffs of 30 percent on imported solar panels and set quotas to limit solar imports. This caused a slump in the solar energy industry. But two new reports show that last year wasn’t as…
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Costs are falling for renewable energy stored in batteries
by Molly Wood
Jan 29, 2019
Battery storage is getting to houses through electrical lines, maybe even yours.
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With California requiring solar panels on new homes, higher building costs and lower energy bills
by Meghan McCarty Carino
Dec 10, 2018
California has become the first state in the nation to require solar panels on most new homes starting in 2020.
New U.S. coal consumption figures show industry’s decline
by Kimberly Adams
Dec 5, 2018
Economic forces will determine the future of coal, even if environmental regulations are loosened.
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A new wind turbine inspired by a palm tree, big as the Empire State Building
by Molly Wood
Oct 22, 2018
Today's land-based turbines produce 5 megawatts of power. This new one could produce 10 times more.