Why Solar Eclipsed Coal in Jobs
Solar jobs now out number coal jobs by more than 2 to 1. But can laid off coal miners find jobs in solar?
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Could the Former Shenango Coke Works Site Become a Solar Farm?
Is putting a big solar array on the former coke plant site just a pipe dream? Maybe not. The utility that owns it actually has a robust recent history of investing in renewables.
Is Pennsylvania’s Green Energy Sector on the Verge of a Boom?
Natural gas will be a chief energy export in Pennsylvania for years to come. But the state's vast and largely untapped wind resources could also add to the state's reputation as a major energy player.
Why Low-Income Pennsylvanians Rarely Reap the Benefits of Solar Energy
While solar energy installations result in long-term savings for those who can afford them, upfront costs and state restrictions can make solar inaccessible for many low-income families.
Better Energy Storage Gives Renewables a Boost
Solar and wind power are generally only useful when the sun is shinning or the wind is blowing. But new battery technologies could help renewables become a full-time power source.
Net Metering Decision Should Keep Solar Business Rolling
Fights over whether homeowners can sell excess solar power back to utilities are raging across the country. But Pennsylvania's recent decision on net metering could be a model compromise.
Oil Exports, Clean Energy Incentives Part of New Budget Deal
Democratic lawmakers have negotiated a five-year extension of federal wind and solar incentives designed to encourage more renewable energy production in the U.S.
Your Environment Update for December 16, 2015
Democratic lawmakers have negotiated a five-year extension of federal wind and solar incentives designed to encourage more renewable energy production in the U.S.
