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Solar and wind now make up 9% of U.S. electricity
by Dr. Thomas Webler The results from 2018 are in and solar and wind now make up almost 9% of U.S. electricity. Solar electric energy was up 25% in 2018 and now supplies 2.4% of U.S. electricity. The leading states and percentage of electricity generated from solar are: California - 14% Nevada - 12% Hawaii - … Continue reading Solar and wind now make up 9% of U.S. electricity
Keene Sentinel: More green in Keene, City Council adopts renewable energy plan
[Keene Sentinel] An ambitious resolution for Keene to transition to all-renewable energy usage in coming decades won City Council approval Thursday night, 14-1. The nonbinding resolution sets goals for the Elm City and its residents to rid fossil fuels from electricity use by 2030 and from thermal and transportation use by 2050. Keene’s energy and … Continue reading Keene Sentinel: More green in Keene, City Council adopts renewable energy plan
Solar panels installed on the roof of the Police/Keene Ice/Public Works buildings
Just in time for the full City Council vote on the Resolution for Sustainable Energy in Keene on Jan. 17., the City has completed its solar installation on the Public Works and Police buildings. Mayor Kendall W. Lane and Keene City Councilors, congratulations on this tremendous achievement. It is a major step toward our renewable energy future … Continue reading Solar panels installed on the roof of the Police/Keene Ice/Public Works buildings
Keene Sentinel: Keene committee backs renewable energy resolution
The Draft Resolution for Sustainable Energy in Keene is moving forward to a full City Council vote on Jan. 17. [Keene Sentinel – Jan. 12, 2019] A resolution aimed at moving Keene toward 100-percent usage of renewable energy is one step closer to adoption...this week. The City Council’s municipal services, facilities and infrastructure committee voted, 4-1, Wednesday … Continue reading Keene Sentinel: Keene committee backs renewable energy resolution
Keene Sentinel: Renewable energy is inexpensive energy
Op-ed by Thomas Webler, Keene State College Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies The Keene City Council is considering a resolution that says by the year 2030, all electricity must come from renewable sources. This is realistic and sensible from a consumer’s perspective. If anything, the timetable may be too slow. Lazard Inc. is a financial … Continue reading Keene Sentinel: Renewable energy is inexpensive energy
Keene Sentinel: Councilors take step toward plan to wean Keene off fossil fuels
The Keene Sentinel covered the inspirational Municipal Services, Facilities, and Infrastructure Committee meeting on Nov. 28. The meeting was well attended by business owners, residents, students of Keene as well as people from surrounding towns closely watching for Keene's example around this initiative. The article captures the brave, eloquent, passionate, knowledgeable, and heartfelt, statements by the 20 … Continue reading Keene Sentinel: Councilors take step toward plan to wean Keene off fossil fuels
Renewable energy resolution presented to Keene city council
On Nov. 1, a group of Keene residents presented a resolution to City Council asking that the city set a course to reach 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030 and 100 percent of all energy needs by 2050. A number of people attended the meeting, wearing green to show their support of the resolution. The room … Continue reading Renewable energy resolution presented to Keene city council
Renewable profile: Bensonwood
“Enacting [a renewable energy policy] will create local jobs and business opportunities...and position Keene as a leader in renewable energy.” — Tedd Benson, Bensonwood Founder Bensonwood Woodworking Company's new 136-kilowatt photovoltaic array is expected to produce 40 percent of the electricity needed at their building system's manufacturing facility. The flat roofs of factories are the perfect … Continue reading Renewable profile: Bensonwood
Renewable profile: Monadnock Food Co-op
“The Monadnock Food Co-op values a Triple Bottom Line: people, planet, and profit. We have over 3,000 members from the region who share these values.” — James Holcomb, Sustainability Coordinator The roof of the Monadnock Food Co-op is home to New Hampshire’s first Community Supported Solar program, a locally developed, funded, owned and controlled initiative. … Continue reading Renewable profile: Monadnock Food Co-op
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