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Parking Lots, Rooftops, & Farms: Mapping Oʻahu’s Solar Potential

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Any discussion of solar power on Oʻahu has to begin with the amount of electricity the island actually needs in a fully electrified system. Earlier analysis stripped out aviation fuel for overseas flights, fuel bunkered for ships leaving the islands, and military fuel use. It also electrified transportation, buildings, and … [continued]

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Spotlight On Texas As Trump Makes Solar Power Great Again

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Oh the irony, it burns. US President Donald Trump swept into office with a vendetta against electric vehicles along with wind and solar power, only to upend the political calculation by launching a war against Iran. EVs are more attractive now that the price of gasoline is rising again, while … [continued]

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Despite Political Rhetoric, Conservative Support for Solar Is Solidifying. Here’s Why.

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The energy debate in Washington is loud and partisan. Despite the anti-clean energy rhetoric coming from this administration, conservative voters are telling a much different story. They support expanding solar because it lowers costs, strengthens American manufacturing, and delivers energy security. A recent poll from Fabrizio, Lee & Associates, chief … [continued]

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