Energy

The Automakers Alliance is apparently already trying to slit their own throats... http://www.autonews.com/article/20161110/OEM11/161119989/automakers-reach-out-to-trump-on-regulation-seek-review-of-fuel Seriously guys, how much market share are you planning on ceding to Tesla?

Trump Picks Top Climate Skeptic to Lead EPA Transition

Maybe more EV chargers coming...... New Emissions Cheat Device Found in Audi Vehicles - Motor Trend

Fresh from Stanford My first thought was "uggh," but then I remembered that wind energy is already being sold at negative cost or shut down some of the time. Today it is usually because coal plants are running preferentially but I'm sure the future holds more TOU inbalances as sustainable fuels...

So, I have a very robust solar system at my home in Northern California. I know, typically, most charge their EV overnight--much like a mobile phone. However, because my solar is generating the most energy between 1-4 pm, I'm wondering when the best time to charge my Tesla. I'm home throughout...

So Aquion makes saltwater hybrid batteries for residential and larger applications, but their 2.2 - 25kWh batteries retails for something like $420-520/kWh. Well today they claim they can get down to $200/kWh wholesale in as little as 2 years. Pretty sick to think about a 26kWh...

Won't get an A in class but at least I have a place to store my thoughts. Why voters should care about climate change. The answer is not what you think.

Scientists Accidentally Convert CO2 into Ethanol, Potentially Solve Climate Change

Well, I woke up this morning, made my pot of Joe and settled in to my emails. I got one from SCE. Let's see what they want. Holy Crap! SCE wants me to buy "locally grown solar". I need to sign up immediately! But wait, there's more! I have options! If I want 50% of my power to come from...

Full article at: https://thinkprogress.org/green-buildings-improve-thinking-and-sleep-29c2d47cc037#.fjuv0zail

Right now, the only concentrated solar power CSP plant in the U.S.that has molten salt storage is the Solar Reserve plant recently brought online in Tonopah Nevada: Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project - Wikipedia But a couple news stories are showing that Solar Reserve, and indeed Brightsource...

I'm old, but this old fart has a lot of moxie to go after Tesla: Coal-mining boss: ‘Tesla is a fraud’ Big coal companies have received more than there fair share of subsidies over the years. He's really in denial if he believes coal has much of a future: Federal coal subsidies - SourceWatch

Great trailer of the upcoming documentary about the serious issue we are facing with climate change. Elon Musk was also featured briefly here.

I just signed up with SolarCity for their PPL program (but have time to back out). But rumor has it that Elon will announce something related to SolarCity and Tesla at the end of this month. Should I put my order on hold until after the announcement? Does anyone know what exactly the...

It often happens to me in Italy to see ICE cars that are parked and whith their engine idleing, Sometimes I also see cars parked with the engine idleing and without anybody inside the car! To me it looks like the owners of these cars are saying: "I don't give a damn about the Climate Change...

If there are enough votes this question will be asked of the candidates: Vote on this #OpenQuestion for next presidential debate!

I thought a poll might help further the discussion... please choose all that apply...

A major failing of the conservative Republican base in the United States is in trying to change or dismiss scientific findings as a means to fit the conservative ideology, instead of using scientific findings to help define policy that is consistent with the conservative ideology. This type of...

A leak in a gasoline pipeline near Birmingham, AL but feeding entire east coast has led to some fuel shortages and high prices, making Tesla owners look smart. (Of course, maybe our day will come when the electrical grid is down for a while!) It crossed my mind that maybe I should become a...

German cities have problems with pollution. Therefore they have banned certain cars with too much pollution from the cities. This goes for cars that don't clean the exhaust fumes to meet the standards set. Now a court in Dusseldorf has decided that municipalities might be forced to ban all...

In Canada, provincial, territorial and federal governments are working together with Indigenous peoples and the public to shape Canada’s approach to climate change. Submit your idea and join the conversation at: View or Submit Ideas

Zach wrote this and it is probably already well known to Tesla forum members, but just in case someone missed it 44 Ways You Can Slow The Solar Century ::chuckle::

I haven't seen this type of study previously. This report and study and the date of release should be noted, if proven this could be extraordinarily significant. Toxic air pollution particles found in human brains It could even open the way for Asbestos type litigation. It would be possible to...

I'm thinking about driving up to ND in October... the weather shouldn't be too bad yet but I'm not overly familiar with that part of the country. Anyone else interested? There's a Casino and Resort with a couple dozen 50A RV spots 13 miles south of the Camp ~220 miles from the nearest...

Well it's become painfully obvious that local utilities and the state utility commissions(that they half the time own) won't be taking the proactive steps necessary to transition to renewables. We have places where solar is half the cost of building new plants and the natural gas interests are...

Energy storage is taking on a greater role in the power grid. But how big can it get?

I've tried a few poles like this before but I think there's been too much confusion. I'm gonna try to break this down as simple as it gets. The Definition of 'Self-Consumption' is simple. If your roof is producing 5kW and your AC is on consuming 3kW then you are exporting 2kW and...

Blockchain grid to let neighbours trade solar power in Australia Another step in cutting utilities out of distributed generation. I like it!

I have a question about 26USC25Dd2 as it applies to 26USC25Da1: in it it says "used as a residence by the taxpayer." I am looking for an attorney or anyone who can answer my question: is "residence" where I live? I live in my mom's house (she owns it) and I want to buy and own solar panels on...

one of the perks of owning a Tesla is the ability to have access to carpool lanes. I live in the Sacramento area, work in Roseville - so on a daily basis, HOV access isn't really a big deal. However, once or twice per month, I have to drive across 80 and down 680 to Walnut Creek. And ever other...

So, on another forum, someone posted a video showing the manager at his parking garage unplugging him from an electric outlet. The general consensus was that the manager was a dirtbag for doing such a thing. Yet, the poster explicitly stated he did NOT ask first before plugging in. He then...

I plan to meet with Premier Solar as a possible candidate to install solar panels on my residential roof in San Antonio, TX. They have offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, South Carolina, and Texas. I can't seem to find any reviews and/or experiences about this company so just wondering if...

In another thread, there was inquiry about BGE. From @Masti I need some support from Tesla owners. Before i purchased the car, i had called BGE (electric provider) to inquire about the rates for charging at home. They told me about off peek and on peek rates. well today, after i signed-up and...

John Oliver did a great piece on how journalism is struggling as print media dies. Citizen journalists are more critical than ever. Please, please, please... monitor your local utility commission. Go to hearings if you have time. If you see something say something. There are numerous...

Well, for those worried that Mr. Trump has jumped the shark in recent weeks, fear not. According to this Fortune story, we are about to hear the candidates well thought out plan for the future of our economy: Donald Trump Is Proposing The Biggest Tax Cuts Since Ronald Reagan's Presidency...

Subsidies Are Hiding Elon Musk's Certain Entrepreneurial Genius

According to the industry lobby Rubber Manufacturers Association, it takes seven gallons of oil to produce one car tire. Simple math tells us that 400,000 Model 3's, with four tires each, means 1,600,000 tires, which works out to 11.2 million gallons of oil required to make all those tires...

Full article at: Unitarian Universalists Sue For Right To Use Solar Panels, Cite Religious Freedom

My wife and I have been getting quotes for going solar at our home. We live in FL and FPL (Florida Power and Light) offers net metering so we are hoping to go to zero energy costs once system is installed. We average about 2550kwh a month ($300). We are located in South Florida (East Coast)...

As of late June, 2016, a triggering event has been reached which ends pure Net Metering and starts lots of additional fees for new solar energy users. (existing users are grandfathered for up to 20 years) When selling excess solar electricity to the grid during the day and buying it back from...

I understand CA has a rebate of $2,500 that can be used towards purchase of any new Tesla. Does anybody know the following details: - Do the capital gains from the sale of someone's home in another state count towards the $500K (joint) income limit? - Do you still get the full rebate even if...

http://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21702762-why-fuel-taxes-are-best-way-encourage-sales-greener-cars-not-easy-being A new paper by Anna Alberini and Markus Bareit compares policy changes in Switzerland’s 26 cantons to changes in new car sales in each area between 2005 and 2011...

Fossil fuels subsidised by $10m a minute, says IMF This estimate does not include military related costs. In the US the estimate is 700 Billion USD, compared to the 120 Billion Alt energy subsidy. As AGW worsens the estimate will increase dramatically.

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Nothing good could come of this!!! Exclusive: Trump considering fracking mogul Harold Hamm as energy secretary - sources

Just read a book review of a new book, THE GRID by Gretchen Bakke in the Wall Street Journal, Sat-Sun July 16-17. Published by Bloomsbury, 352 pages. Looks to be of interest for some.

I wanted to start a new thread about this settlement that is separate from the main VW Dieselgate thread. This is a very large sum of money, and given the amount and that some of it might end up in Hydrogen (No !) I believe the thread is appropriate for the "Energy, Environment and Policy"...

I came across another attempt by a utility in NM to stifle their distributed competition and preserve their profits. You have to admit... what these guys lack in morals they make up for with cojones... Rate 3 for the Jemez mountains electric coop states that for solar PV systems >30kW you are...

Edmonds, WA voted to ban oil and coal train shipments through the city... I'm sure there's some interstate commerce thing that makes this legally impossible but what would happen if protestors blocked the tracks and the local police refused to act? What if they protected the protestors from the...

i have no opinion on this but am curious to hear views from the experts and others on here.. Is there something in this or is it just reactionary FUD? Doctors issue warning about LED streetlights - CNN.com