Category: Climate Action & Science

Detroit-based energy company DTE Energy has completed construction of a 100-megawatt (MW) solar farm near Coldwater, Michigan, that will help Ford power its home-state factories with cleaner electricity. more… Source: Electrek.

With the new EV3 now arriving at dealerships, Kia is throwing some extra savings into the mix with up to $10,000 off in customer cash on select EVs. more… Source: Electrek.

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Building a new house in Zone 7A Edmonton, Canada during winter temperatures (could be below freezing) and looking for which underlayment to use for the metal roof (24 guage, mechanical… Source: Green Building Advisor.

Friend tells me they had a chance to talk to a guy who works for a well-respected roofing company in upstate NY (CZ6).Guy says that they do exterior insulation as…

Amid skepticism from some environmentalists, clean energy advocates see the reforms as crucial for a transition from fossil fuels.By Marianne Lavelle, Dan Gearino The so-called “lame duck” session of Congress after November’s midterm elections…

A summer of record heat, severe drought and compounding impacts tested Europe’s infrastructure and resilience.By Bob Berwyn During this past summer of climate extremes, more than half of Europe experienced dangerous levels of heat…

Sheldon Whitehouse is my favorite member of Congress. The junior senator from Rhode Island is smart, articulate, and determined. Source: CleanTechnica.

Are we starting to see a transition from small-scale pilots of electric trucks to serious volume orders? Tesla has been booking some sizable orders for its Semi, and Harbinger recently announced a 2,000-truck order…

The world’s tallest wind turbine has reached its full height in Germany, and its developer says the extra altitude could roughly double its electricity output. more… Source: Electrek.

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries in the US, battery swap…

Tesla says misuse of the feature could result in “additional penalties,” since each use can cause up to $25,000 in damages. Source: InsideEVs.