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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jul 26, 2007

Small Wind Could Grow If Incentives Put On Par With Solar

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/small-wind-could-grow-if-incentives-put-par-solar/

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) recently released the results from their Small Wind Turbine Global Market Study, reporting that high up —front costs are preventing small wind systems from reaching their growth potential. The small wind industry has been experiencing annual growth in the range of 14-25% since 1985. AWEA says that Increased federal incentives could double the growth rate. Continue reading

Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jul 24, 2007

New Connecting to the Grid Guide Released

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/new-connecting-grid-guide-released/

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has issued the 5th edition of its Connecting to the Grid guide. The report and survey addresses new and lingering interconnection issues relevant to all distributed generation (DG) technologies. Continue reading

Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jul 18, 2007

West Hollywood Mandates Green Building Standards on Private Development

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/west-hollywood-mandates-green-building-standards-private-development/

On July 16, 2007, the West Hollywood City Council voted unanimously to pass the Green Building Requirements and Incentives for Private Development Ordinance that applies a suite of energy conservation and renewable energy requirements to both residential and commercial development. Some provisions apply to new building projects while others apply to remodeling projects at existing buildings.

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Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jul 10, 2007

Column: Emissions Cap is Key in Addressing Climate Issue

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/column-emissions-cap-key-addressing-climate-issue/

This column by David Morris and Peter Barnes argues for a three pronged strategy on climate protection. First, a comprehensive emission cap. Second, a carbon auction for suppliers of carbon fuels. And lastly, a universal and equal distribution of revenues from that sale. Three keys to an effective and equitable strategy to reduce global warming.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jul 6, 2007

Illinois Takes A Step Toward Carbon Neutral Buildings by 2030

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/illinois-takes-step-toward-carbon-neutral-buildings-2030/

On June 28, 2007, the Illinois Senate and House approved a joint resolution that adopts a policy that calls for carbon-neutral state buildings by 2030. They are the first state to address this particular green building initiative, a derivative of the Architecture 2030 Challenge, through a legislature. New Mexico’s Governor Bill Richardson adopted a similar but weaker policy by executive order in January of 2006.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jul 2, 2007

Washington and Montana Laws Attempt to “Clean Up” Coal Power

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/washington-and-montana-laws-attempt-clean-coal-power/

Laws recently passed by the states of Washington and Montana are creating greenhouse gas emissions standards for new power plants. The two states are relying on different approaches but each has C02 reduction from future coal plants as the primary goal.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jul 2, 2007

Community Choice Plan Adopted in San Francisco

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/community-choice-plan-adopted-san-francisco/

San Francisco’s Mayor has approved a local power plan that could achieve a 51 percent renewable energy portfolio by 2017. The Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) plan creates an innovative new financial structure using municipal revenue bonds (“H Bonds”) to make San Francisco energy independent and finance construction of a 360 megawatt solar power network and make investments in energy conservation efforts.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jun 18, 2007

Legislation Authorizes Washington’s Public Utilities to Buy Carbon Offsets

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/legislation-authorizes-washingtons-public-utilities-buy-carbon-offsets/

On May 7th, Washington’s Governor signed a new law that effectively reverses a January 2007 Washington Supreme Court decision. The State Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Seattle municipal utility could not purchase carbon offsets with ratepayer money. This case originated from ratepayers that were protesting Seattle City Light’s purchases of carbon offsets to counter the utility’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on May 23, 2007

Los Angeles Uses Municipal Utility For GHG Reduction Targets

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/los-angeles-uses-municipal-utility-ghg-reduction-targets/

In mid-May, Los Angeles’ Mayor announced a new climate change action plan that calls for the LA municipal utility to increase its renewable energy portfolio to reach 35 percent by 2020. This in combination with about 50 other proposed actions will work to reduce GHG emissions in the city of angels to 35 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on May 10, 2007

California Solar Advocates and Legislature Working to Fix TOU Rate Disincentive

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/california-solar-advocates-and-legislature-working-fix-tou-rate-disincentive/

Responding to concerns and evidence put forward by solar power companies and advocates, Governor Schwarznegger has pledged to fix a flaw in California’s Solar Initiative that has caused a reported 78 percent drop off in proposed photovoltaic installations in the state.

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