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Renewable Energy: A Timeline

Legal Planet

Congress passed the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act, creating incentives for renewable energy generators. Thirteen experimental turbines had generation capacities ranging from 200 KW to 3.2 PV production exceeds 500 KW. NASA’s first wind turbine over 1 MW begins operating at a price of about $0.40/ mWh.

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Verizon Signs PPA for 410MW of Renewable Energy Capacity

Environment + Energy Leader

As part of its commitment to procuring renewable energy, Verizon has signed four new long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for up to 410MW of renewable energy capacity. The post Verizon Signs PPA for 410MW of Renewable Energy Capacity appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Patagonia is Committed to Using Organic Materials and 100% Renewable Energy

Environment + Energy Leader

Patagonia is committed to organic materials and running all its operations using renewable energy. The post Patagonia is Committed to Using Organic Materials and 100% Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Indeed, the apparel industry is responsible for 6.7%

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State Farm Signs 50 Megawatt Renewable Energy Agreement with Constellation

Environment + Energy Leader

State Farm recently announced a 50 megawatt agreement with Constellation to purchase zero-emission, renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its corporate headquarters. The post State Farm Signs 50 Megawatt Renewable Energy Agreement with Constellation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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A 100% Renewable Energy Future is Possible, and We Need It

Union of Concerned Scientists

A transition to renewable energy is not just one of the most consequential tools at our fingertips to act on climate, but also represents a great opportunity to increase control over our energy choices, improve the health of our communities and the planet, create jobs and wealth, and much more. by 2035 is needed.

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Rhode Island’s Renewable Energy Growth Program Gets Boost

Environment + Energy Leader

The post Rhode Island’s Renewable Energy Growth Program Gets Boost appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The project will also generate job growth, long-term investment, and savings opportunities for Rhode Island.

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State Farm Signs 50 Megawatt Renewable Energy Agreement with Constellation

Environment + Energy Leader

State Farm recently announced a 50 megawatt agreement with Constellation to purchase zero-emission, renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its corporate headquarters. The post State Farm Signs 50 Megawatt Renewable Energy Agreement with Constellation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.