Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 24, 2023

Here’s a taste: Wind power , the largest single source of renewable electricity in the country, grew the most of any renewable energy source in overall generation from 2021 to 2022. Solar power increased the most among renewable electricity sources in percentage terms, up 24 percent. It supplied 10.5 percentage points).*

Clean Energy 272

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Solar Power 272

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The results include two developers cancelling their offshore wind power contracts with states and utilities, another cancelling two projects altogether, and hesitation elsewhere. The good news-bad news balance, though, would seem to tip decidedly in favor of a whole lot more offshore wind. The US offshore wind map.

Electricity 221

Electricity Fossil Fuels Wind Power Renewable Energy 221

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Placing restrictions on solar, wind, and geothermal power that don’t apply to climate change causing oil and gas development will put Alberta’s burgeoning renewable energy industry at risk, and cost Albertans more for their energy. Wind and solar energy are the least expensive sources of energy in Canada.

Renewable Energy 76

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A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) visits a hybrid power plant where “green” hydrogen is made using wind power and fed into the gas grid. At the same time, Germany is having to find ways to reduce its reliance on Russian fossil fuels and readjust its long-planned energy transition. By Arne Jungjohann.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas 98