Tag: Energy
Province advances Meaford pumped storage plan
Ontario has agreed to pay up to $285 million for continuing predevelopment work to advance TC Energy’s proposed Ontario Pumped Storage Project in Meaford — the latest step forward for this local electricity megaproject. The costs it will cover include those to complete a detailed cost estimate and environmental assessments to determine the proposed multi-billion-dollar […]
What Can The US Labor Movement Do To Build On Its 2024 Victories?
With the recent election upheaval in the US government, it’s important to remember that the labor movement flourished in 2024. Workers across sectors and interests challenged wage ceilings, sought job safety and security, and looked to unions to represent their collective interests. The ascendance of Donald J. Trump to the … [continued]
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Can’t Buy An EV Right Now? Some Things To Make The Wait More Bearable & Sustainable
Quality EVs with decent power and range are cheaper than they’ve ever been, but, sadly, that doesn’t mean that literally everyone can go out and buy one yet. Young people who haven’t gotten into a good career (hopefully yet), retired people on limited fixed incomes being eaten alive by inflation, … [continued]
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Safely Descending Hills In EV or ICE Vehicles
Have you ever driven down a steep hill and then started smelling something awful? Whether the smell is coming from your car or it’s coming from somebody else’s, the unmistakable smell of brakes being cooked is extremely unpleasant. But, it’s a lot more than just bothersome—it’s a sign that somebody’s … [continued]
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Booming indoor London soccer complex eyes $30M expansion
London’s indoor soccer complex has received a hefty grant from the province to upgrade its air conditioning as it eyes an ambitious $30-million expansion. The BMO Centre London, owned and operated by the not-for-profit London Optimist Sports Centre, has received $150,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a new, energy-efficient, 80-tonne air-conditioning unit. […]
More Bright Green, Clean Energy For Deep Red State
Trump or no Trump, a new bidirectional clean energy transmission line is on track for construction to commence this year, connecting wind and solar resources in Idaho, Nevada, and California.
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Ordinary Driving Adds More Life To EV Batteries (It’s Official!)
Another new study shows that EV batteries last longer than previously thought while racking up sustainability points, too.
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US Auto Industry In Turmoil After First Week Of Trump 2
The America auto industry is in the middle of a transition to electric vehicles but new policies may disrupt its plans.
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Local power and foreign mussels
As Michigan continues its push for clean energy, how does nuclear power factor into that? Northern Michigan could soon get some of its electricity from a restarted nuclear plant several hours south of here. We’ll explore the debate. Also, a journey to the bottom of the Great Lakes … by robot.
Solar, Wind, & Batteries Providing Texas with Tens of Billions of Dollars in Tax Revenue
There’s a growing war on renewable energy, particularly in “red” districts and states in the USA. One of the things that is often bewilderingly forgotten by those attacking renewable energy is the enormous tax revenue (and overall economic benefits) solar, wind, and battery storage projects provide. A new report focused … [continued]
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