Factor This™

California’s surge in EV sales has stalled — so what happens to its landmark mandate? (Mon, 10 Feb 2025)
California’s push to electrify its cars is facing a potentially serious problem: People aren’t buying electric cars fast enough. 
>> Read More

Octopus Energy launches renewable investment platform in UK (Mon, 10 Feb 2025)
Octopus Energy has launched ‘the Collective’ to enable consumers to invest in and gain returns from renewable energy projects.
>> Read More

Iberdrola’s Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Plant recognized by Portuguese Water Resources Association (Mon, 10 Feb 2025)
The Tâmega hydroelectric power plant is one of the largest hydroelectric projects in Europe in the last 25 years. With a total investment of more than €1.5 billion, it consists of three power plants: the Alto Tâmega hydroelectric power plant, with an installed capacity of 160 MW, the Gouvães pumped storage power plant (880 MW) and the Daivões power plant (118 MW).
>> Read More

22 states sue New York, alleging environmental fund is unconstitutional (Fri, 07 Feb 2025)
The law requires major fossil fuel companies to pay into the fund over the next quarter-century based on their past gas emissions.
>> Read More

Wave power is coming to another continent: Developer teases pilot project with a Fortune 500 Indian company (Fri, 07 Feb 2025)
Eco Wave Power, which will finish its Port of LA installation soon, has teased a pilot project planned for Maharashtra, India.
>> Read More

New DOE boss places spotlight on baseload generation (Fri, 07 Feb 2025)
The new DOE is expected to prioritize fossil fuels, advanced nuclear, geothermal and hydropower.
>> Read More

Forget saving the planet. Clean energy interests sharpen a different message: Money and jobs (Fri, 07 Feb 2025)
Clean energy leaders across the globe are now tailoring their messages to emphasize the greener side of green: wealth-building. It's an idea that sells far better in the new world of nationalism and tycoon leaders.
>> Read More

Congress urged to reform TVA to improve transparency, decision making (Fri, 07 Feb 2025)
As power demand rises, the utility board needs information from independent experts, says a renewable energy group.
>> Read More

Renewables permitting has been ‘paralyzed’ by Trump – This Week in Cleantech (Fri, 07 Feb 2025)
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.
>> Read More

Legislature to again weigh whether clean energy credits are helping or harming Maine ratepayers (Thu, 06 Feb 2025)
Republican lawmakers are seeking once again to repeal a utility program that they say is not only unnecessary for achieving climate goals, but is contributing to higher energy costs for Mainers. 
>> Read More