Vermont Shoots For 55% Renewable Energy in Two Years, While Wisconsin Fires Climate Scientists
Vermont is leading again with forward-thinking policies, while Wisconsin refocuses its environmental department on promoting hunting and fishing.
Renewables & Efficiency
North Carolina Symbolizes Tension of Old versus New Economy
As state legislators try to kill renewable energy once again, a wealthy Republican joins the fight for the future.
Nevada Gets Another Tourist Attraction: 3 Big Solar Projects
The first projects have been approved for Nevada's Solar Energy Zone, totaling 440 megawatts.
Finally, An Apollo Program to Combat Climate Change
Within 10 years, baseload wind and/or solar energy will cost less than coal in every country, and oil and gas too.
Legislation Introduced to Extend Vital Solar Tax Credit
California Rep. Mike Thompson's New Energy for America Act would extend the ITC through 2021.
Africa Gets Its First Solar Academy
The goal is to convey expertise in every aspect of installing and maintaining solar electric systems and micro-grids in particular, which are really taking off in rural Africa.
Renewable Energy Jobs Reach 7.7 Million Worldwide
Jobs in renewable energy jumped 18% last year and solar is the largest employer worldwide.
We Need a National Renewable Energy Portfolio
Once again, legislation for a National RPS has been introduced, a policy we should fight for.
Governments Begin Buying Solar Together
This new trend delivers a lot more solar at lower prices, and is happening at the local and federal government levels.
Use EnergyFactCheck To Set the Record Straight on Renewable Energy
Use ACORE's EnergyFactCheck to quickly find information on every state, type of renewable energy, and data that counters the rampant misinformation out there.