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Wind and Solar Outpace Coal
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Since renewable energy sources first became commercially viable, they have been chasing fossil fuels. Last year marked a milestone—for the first time in their history, wind and solar exceeded coal in the total mix of U.S. electricity production.
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U.S. Green Business Council Releases LEED Version 5
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced in early April 2025 that version 5 of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system has been
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Zinc-Bromine Flow Battery Storage Secures Approval in California
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Bridging Divides: Shipping renewable energy cross-country
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Microgrid to Power JFK’s New Terminal One With Clean Fuel
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Expansion Begins for the Charging Network for Highway-Bound EVs
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