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May 30, 2017

Rooftop Solar Panels Are Great for the Planet—But Terrible for Firefighters

New training and fire codes are supposed to make firefighters safer when they run into solar panels, but they're inconsistently applied. The post Rooftop Solar Panels Are Great for the Planet—But Terrible for Firefighters appeared first on WIRED.

July 28, 2016

The US Is Finally Getting Its First Offshore Wind Farm

Designing and building spinning fans hundreds of feet tall that stay sutured to the ocean floor in the face of currents and wicked winds has taken almost three years of work. The post The US Is Finally Getting Its First Offshore Wind Farm appeared first on WIRED.

May 19, 2016

The Death and Birth of the American Dam

The Reventazón and Klamath dams seem to be telling opposite stories about hydropower’s place in the world. The post The Death and Birth of the American Dam appeared first on WIRED.

April 29, 2016

Venezuela’s Energy Crisis Is Proof Renewables Aren’t Enough for the US

Scaling up America's reliance on renewable energy poses problems. What do you do when the sun isn't shining, the wind isn't blowing, or the water dries up? The post Venezuela's Energy Crisis Is Proof Renewables Aren't Enough for the US appeared first on WIRED.

April 6, 2016

Japan’s New Energy Rules Could Make It a Paradise for Renewables

Before Fukushima, Japan was a leader in nuclear energy. New energy rules could make the country a paradise for homegrown renewables. The post Japan's New Energy Rules Could Make It a Paradise for Renewables appeared first on WIRED.

March 9, 2016

Las Vegas Utilities Really Don’t Want the Strip to Go Solar

Ambitious plans by MGM Resorts, Wynn, and Las Vegas Sands are overshadowed by an ongoing battle with regulators and the state’s biggest utility. The post Las Vegas Utilities Really Don't Want the Strip to Go Solar appeared first on WIRED.

January 20, 2016

The Solar Loophole Utilities Can Use to Game Energy Credits

Where does the green energy from your panels really go?

The post The Solar Loophole Utilities Can Use to Game Energy Credits appeared first on WIRED.