Electrification Article Archive
As climate fight intensifies, U.S. states seek to block local natural-gas bans-Reuters-030520
Article about states that are working to block the local level natural gas bans. Arizona passed legislation that removes the ability of local...
Virginia approves 100% clean energy legislation, pushing state toward 2.4 GW storage, RGGI- 030620
Virginia approves legislation for 100% clean energy and 2.4 GW of electric storage.
One state moves toward mandating solar panel recycling- E Scrap News 030520
AZ House Bill that still needs House approval will establish requirements for recycling solar panels at the end of their life and establishes a small...
Sample Resolutions for Balanced Energy in Southern CA
Zip file of several balanced energy resolutions and a press release from SoCalGas.
Takoma Park Could Be Among Nation’s First Cities To Ban Fossil Fuels-WAMU 030420
Takoma, MD considering a ban on natural gas. Article suggests this it goes beyond banning gas in new construction and may reach into any future...
The Grid is Not a Tinker Toy – Energy Central Article 030420
Article discusses a large coal power plant is slated to be shut down in OR in 2020 and the state does not have enough power to support customers once...
Electrifying Heat in the Netherlands-Delta EE Podcast 021820
This is the transcript of a podcast on what is going on to electrify heat in the Netherlands.
AZ Legislation Preserves energy Choice
Story and respective links to other stories and AZ Bill that preserves energy choice for consumers.
Arizona lawmakers advance bill to preserve natural-gas hookups to new homes
AZ Central article
One City May Ban Heating Homes With Natural Gas – New Yourk Times 010520
Article about the first city (Bellingham) considering a full ban of gas heating where existing homes and businesses would need to convert to electric...