Green Power – Solar Factor .com https://solarfactor.com Solar power information and news Tue, 08 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://solarfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-New-Project-32x32.png Green Power – Solar Factor .com https://solarfactor.com 32 32 Inspiring Young Women To Pursue Careers in Energy https://solarfactor.com/inspiring-young-women-to-pursue-careers-in-energy/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2015/12/inspiring-young-women-to-pursue-careers-in-energy.html At last night’s PennWell Awards Ceremony, Kim Greene, a 24-year veteran of the power industry, was named the POWER-GEN 2015 Woman of the Year.

Greene began her career as an engineer with Southern Company in 1991 and ascended to leadership roles at Mirant and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), before returning to Southern Company Services in 2013 to become President and CEO. She was a keynote speaker at POWER-GEN International in 2014.

Today, she serves as chief operating officer of Southern Company and is responsible for overseeing system operations, which include generation, transmission, engineering and construction services, system planning, and research and environmental affairs, as well as the company’s competitive wholesale generation businesses.

]]> At last night’s PennWell Awards Ceremony, Kim Greene, a 24-year veteran of the power industry, was named the POWER-GEN 2015 Woman of the Year.

Greene began her career as an engineer with Southern Company in 1991 and ascended to leadership roles at Mirant and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), before returning to Southern Company Services in 2013 to become President and CEO. She was a keynote speaker at POWER-GEN International in 2014.

Today, she serves as chief operating officer of Southern Company and is responsible for overseeing system operations, which include generation, transmission, engineering and construction services, system planning, and research and environmental affairs, as well as the company’s competitive wholesale generation businesses.

]]> Green Bonds Sprout as Wall Street Embraces Renewable Energy Debt https://solarfactor.com/green-bonds-sprout-as-wall-street-embraces-renewable-energy-debt/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/news/2015/06/green-bonds-sprout-as-wall-street-embraces-renewable-energy-debt.html Bonds backing clean energy and other sustainable initiatives are booming. Investors are snapping up green bonds at the fastest pace on record, as big banks like Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Corp. pile in with new issuance to feed the growing appetite for socially responsible investments.

]]> Understanding the Yieldco Structure for Renewable Energy Project Finance https://solarfactor.com/understanding-the-yieldco-structure-for-renewable-energy-project-finance/ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/print/volume-18/issue-3/features/finance/understanding-the-yieldco-structure-for-renewable-energy-project-finance.html In the 1950s, the federal government sought to boost home ownership by increasing private lending. To this end, the government facilitated mortgage lending by creating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They provided liquidity to private lenders by buying and holding mortgages, replenishing the funds needed to make additional loans.

]]> Energy Storage May Already Make Sense for Many Commercial Customers https://solarfactor.com/energy-storage-may-already-make-sense-for-many-commercial-customers/ Tue, 12 May 2015 13:53:00 +0000 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/05/energy-storage-may-already-make-sense-for-many-commercial-customers?cmpid=rss In the wake of Tesla’s recently announced entrance into the stationary energy storage market, there has been a wave of analysis of what this might mean for residential and commercial utility customers. The bulk of the headlines have centered on the sleek residential Powerwall, but far fewer have investigated the implications of Tesla’s commercial-s]]>

In the wake of Tesla’s recently announced entrance into the stationary energy storage market, there has been a wave of analysis of what this might mean for residential and commercial utility customers. The bulk of the headlines have centered on the sleek residential Powerwall, but far fewer have investigated the implications of Tesla’s commercial-s

]]> Are We Sunk? The Electric Utility’s Titanic Problem https://solarfactor.com/are-we-sunk-the-electric-utilitys-titanic-problem/ Wed, 06 May 2015 13:29:00 +0000 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/05/are-we-sunk-the-electric-utilitys-titanic-problem?cmpid=rss In my recent report on the utility business model of the future, I laid out 5 pillars of a democratic energy system. It’s hard not to notice the contrast between this vision of the future and the 15-year business plan laid out by Xcel Energy in Minnesota, the incumbent monopoly serving about half the state’s electric customers. Like those of its pe]]>

In my recent report on the utility business model of the future, I laid out 5 pillars of a democratic energy system. It’s hard not to notice the contrast between this vision of the future and the 15-year business plan laid out by Xcel Energy in Minnesota, the incumbent monopoly serving about half the state’s electric customers. Like those of its pe

]]> Park District Goes Solar, Saves Big While Preserving Open Space https://solarfactor.com/park-district-goes-solar-saves-big-while-preserving-open-space/ Mon, 04 May 2015 18:20:00 +0000 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/05/park-district-goes-solar-saves-big-while-preserving-open-space?cmpid=rss Not only do community parks provide green space for recreation and leisure, they also increase property values, attract business, and offer gathering places for all social groups — enhancing the quality of life for local residents. The South Suburban Park and Recreation District is a special district in Colorado that provides recreational facilitie]]>

Not only do community parks provide green space for recreation and leisure, they also increase property values, attract business, and offer gathering places for all social groups — enhancing the quality of life for local residents. The South Suburban Park and Recreation District is a special district in Colorado that provides recreational facilitie

]]> Arts Council Looks to Solar Energy to Make Art Available for All https://solarfactor.com/arts-council-looks-to-solar-energy-to-make-art-available-for-all/ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:20:00 +0000 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/04/arts-council-looks-to-the-sun-to-make-art-available-for-all?cmpid=rss From Amelia Earhart to Gandhi, fifth graders in Ellis County, Kansas dress as a famous figure of their choosing and present the impact their character has had on the world. The youth program is one of the most prominent, made possible by the Hays Arts Council. “To shave one’s head to become Ghandi, that’s a staggering level of commitment for a fift]]>

From Amelia Earhart to Gandhi, fifth graders in Ellis County, Kansas dress as a famous figure of their choosing and present the impact their character has had on the world. The youth program is one of the most prominent, made possible by the Hays Arts Council. “To shave one’s head to become Ghandi, that’s a staggering level of commitment for a fift

]]> The Future of Energy Storage and the Rise of Big Batteries https://solarfactor.com/the-future-of-energy-storage-and-the-rise-of-big-batteries/ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:14:00 +0000 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/04/the-future-of-energy-storage-and-the-rise-of-big-batteries?cmpid=rss

When examining the machine that is our electric grid, a compelling fact is that we are relatively unable to store electric energy. We must create as much as we consume, and can only consume as fast as we create. One issue that comes up in the renewable space when meditating on this relentless and necessary cycle is that renewable energy is intermit

]]> Growth of Solar Energy Another Reason to Celebrate Earth Day https://solarfactor.com/growth-of-solar-energy-another-reason-to-celebrate-earth-day/ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:53:00 +0000 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/04/growth-of-solar-energy-another-reason-to-celebrate-earth-day?cmpid=rss In 1970, the first ever Earth Day was held to demonstrate broad global support for environmental protection. At the time, the world’s population stood at 3.63 billion. Today, that number has more than doubled.   Well, guess what? Greenhouse gas emissions have doubled since then, too. Simply put, the world is in real danger, locked in on a collision]]>

In 1970, the first ever Earth Day was held to demonstrate broad global support for environmental protection. At the time, the world’s population stood at 3.63 billion. Today, that number has more than doubled.   Well, guess what? Greenhouse gas emissions have doubled since then, too. Simply put, the world is in real danger, locked in on a collision

]]> North Carolina Renewable Energy Standard Attacked Again https://solarfactor.com/north-carolina-renewable-energy-standard-attacked-again/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/04/north-carolina-renewable-energy-standard-attacked-again?cmpid=rss After using last year’s legislative session to deal with Duke Energy’s Dan River coal ash spill, Republicans on the House Public Utilities Committee are bringing back their 2013 attempt to freeze the state’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS). Representatives Millis, Hager, Collins, and Warren introduced House Bill 681]]>

After using last year’s legislative session to deal with Duke Energy’s Dan River coal ash spill, Republicans on the House Public Utilities Committee are bringing back their 2013 attempt to freeze the state’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS). Representatives Millis, Hager, Collins, and Warren introduced House Bill 681

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