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U.S. Solar Energy Generation Enhances National Security

U.S. Solar Energy Generation Enhances National Security

Strengthening National Security Through Solar Energy Daniel Barceló, CEO of T1 Energy, spoke at a policy event in Washington, D.C., emphasizing that American-made solar energy enhances U.S. national security. He pointed out that T1 Energy is dedicated to producing solar energy for Americans, highlighting its potential as a highly “scalable” and “reliable” energy source. Barceló […]

GOP Lawmaker Aims to Protect American Farmland from Government-Funded Solar Initiatives

GOP Lawmaker Aims to Protect American Farmland from Government-Funded Solar Initiatives

New Bill Aims to Protect Farmland from Solar Development On Thursday, Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee put forth a bill designed to shield American farmland from government-funded solar panel projects. This initiative, known as the American Farmland Protection Act, is also backed by Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis from Wyoming. The legislation serves to formalize […]

Janta Power secures $5.5M for new vertical solar tower technology

Janta Power secures $5.5M for new vertical solar tower technology

Janta Power, a Texas-based startup, has recently secured $5.5 million in seed funding aimed at developing its innovative vertical solar power towers as alternatives to traditional flat solar farms. The funding, primarily led by MaC Venture Capital with backing from Collab Capital, showcases a strong belief in the effectiveness of 3D solar systems that could […]

Taxpayer-Funded Solar Plant in Mojave Desert Set to Close Next Year

Taxpayer-Funded Solar Plant in Mojave Desert Set to Close Next Year

Concerns Over Ivanpah Solar Farm The sun is setting over the Ivanpah solar facility in California’s Mojave Desert, a project once hailed with enthusiasm. Backed by a hefty $1.6 billion loan in 2011, it drew support from figures like Ernest Moniz, President Obama’s first Secretary of Energy. He touted it as a symbol of America’s […]

Green Groups Clash With Trump Administration Over Biden’s Solar Initiative

Green Groups Clash With Trump Administration Over Biden's Solar Initiative

Trade Unions and Green Energy Group Sue EPA Over Solar Program Cancellation On Monday, representatives from trade unions and the Green Energy Group took legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging the termination of the “all solar” initiative introduced during the Biden administration. The lawsuit, filed in a Rhode Island federal court, claims […]

Survey Sunday: we inquired about the home solar tax credit, and you responded.

Survey Sunday: we inquired about the home solar tax credit, and you responded.

Federal Housing Tax Credit and Solar Plans This month, we’re looking into what it means for homeowners as the federal housing tax credit for solar installations—a significant 30% credit—approaches its expiration at the end of this year. We’ve gathered insights from about 2 million responses to gauge the feelings surrounding this change. Homeowners seem to […]

How Wind and Solar Are Secretly Increasing Electricity Costs

How Wind and Solar Are Secretly Increasing Electricity Costs

In the early months of 2025, new power generation in the U.S. was dominated by solar and wind energy. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reported the addition of 15 Gigawatts (GW) of capacity—11.5 GW from solar, 2.3 GW from wind, and 1.3 GW from gas. Voices from the industry, like Stephanie Bosh from the […]