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Philippines Energy Company Junk Coal Plant & Break Ground on Latest BESS

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Coal is dying a slow death in the central Philippines, and giant batteries are moving into the neighborhood to take its place. The Visayas power grid has suffered from chronic reliability issues for years, leaving the province of Cebu vulnerable to rolling blackouts during peak periods. As regional authorities push … [continued]

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Endgame: The Decline & Fall of the Western Automotive Industry

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In the light of recent announcements, CleanTechnica readers may like to revisit the analysis and predictions made by Dr Paul Wildman and myself about incumbent Western automakers (and, yes, we include the Japanese in that also). You can read and/or reread about Toyota circling the drain here, about the loss … [continued]

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Pass Permitting Reform. Unleash American Solar and Storage.

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Solar energy is the most affordable source of new electricity generation on the market today. It is the fastest energy source to build and is helping prop up the grid during even the most severe heatwaves. As electricity demand continues to climb, these technologies are well positioned to meet America’s growing energy needs. However, … [continued]

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East Coast States Will Sue Trump for Illegal Payoffs

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Eight Attorneys General have filed a notice of intent that they will challenge two unlawful payoffs from the Trump administration to energy companies. In these settlements, the administration paid energy companies nearly $2 billion in exchange for the companies to abandon offshore wind projects and double down on fossil fuels. … [continued]

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