Good News Notes: “The iconic supercar brand Lamborghini has announced that 2022 will be the last year it’ll release internal combustion engine vehicles that run purely on gas. Then, starting next year, every Lambo will come with electric motors, and the company even confirmed a crazy goal for full-electrification. In 2018, Lamborghini had a completely different…
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Target sets sustainability goals: Net-zero emissions by 2040
Good News Notes: “Target is known for its exclusive merchandise, with private label brands for everything from arts and craft supplies to apparel. Now, the retailer is pledging to make all those products more environmentally sustainable. It said Tuesday it will design items that are more durable and will eliminate waste and encourage reuse by 2040….
Germany Gets Over Half of Their Electricity From Renewable Sources In The First Quarter of 2020
Producing almost 52% of the domestic electricity it needed with renewable power sources, the first quarter of 2020 marked a record for Germany. Compare that to only 44% in the first quarter of 2019. Several factors contributed to this landmark event. The country had record wind power production in February as well as particularly high…
Albany council passes law creating energy choice program
Good News Notes: “A reduced Common Council voted 8-1, with two members voting present, to approve a new law on Monday that will automatically enroll city residents in a program that relies more on renewable energy sources to power their homes. The program, known as Community Choice Aggregation, allows local governments to band together to negotiate…
Solar energy expected to quickly add to Texas power grid
Good News Notes: “Solar energy is one of the smallest contributors to the power grid in Texas, providing just 2.2 percent of generation capacity this year. But it’s also projected to be the fastest-growing over the next three years. Solar developers in Texas are expected to add 3.5 gigawatts of capacity from new utility-scale solar…
Delivery van sports solar roof in Amsterdam
Good News Notes: “To go Dutch, now means to go electric and solar-powered? Netherlands-based distributor of electric delivery vans, Bluekens has fitted a solar roof onto a delivery vehicle. The vehicle was demonstrated at Horecava, a Dutch hospitality trade show held in Amsterdam.” View the whole story here: https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/01/30/delivery-van-sports-solar-roof-in-amsterdam/
Scotland Is on Track to Hit 100 Percent Renewable Energy This Year, Slàinte Mhath!
Good News Notes: “United Nations scientists have warned that most countries are on track to totally botch the climate goals needed to curb catastrophic global warming. But there’s at least one bright spot. Scotland is on track to move its energy sector to 100 percent renewables by the end of this year. That’s just in…
South Australia’s clean-energy shift brings lowest power prices on national grid, audit finds
Good News Notes: “The shift to more than 50% clean energy in South Australia led to the lowest average wholesale power prices in the national electricity grid over the past two months, an audit has found.” “According to the national energy emissions audit published by the Australia Institute, South Australia has had lower monthly wholesale electricity…
Xcel Energy French Island plant taking more garbage to convert to power
Good News Notes: “Every time someone turns on a light, the power may be coming from the garbage they throw out. Xcel Energy and La Crosse County officials have been working together for decades using garbage to make electricity. “ “Officials say they are getting calls from other communities trying to find a better way…
kenya installs first solar water farm turning ocean water into drinking water
Good News Notes: “Non-governmental organization ‘givepower’ has built its first solar water farm in kenya, turning the region’s saltwater into clean and sustainable drinking water. the farm uses a filtrating system that desalinates the brackish liquid to produce enough water for 35,000 people every day.” “The farm is located in Kiunga, Kenya, a small fishing…