Environment

Good story on Utility Dive about this SDG&E project by AES using Samsung batteries. It will be larger than the project that Tesla is working on for SCE. Inside construction of the world's largest battery energy storage facility

I'm *terrible* with math and logic problems, so I'm hoping someone will help me here. If a Toyota Prius hybrid were to get 50 combined MPG, while a Tesla charged on particularly clean electrical grid achieved 100 MPGe, would the Tesla effectively offset the carbon emissions 2 Toyota Priuses...

I'm responding to a post in another thread, but the charter of that thread said no political discussion not laser-focused on that thread's purpose, so I'm moving the discussion here. I feel this is a fine starting off point: Thanks. The sinking ship of party affiliations is not going to be a...

FYI... Interesting article about the work Apple is doing and the recent letter to the NHTSA. Apple just sent the strongest hint yet that it’s working on a self-driving car

The mayors of Paris, Madrid, Athens and Mexico City have pledged to ban diesel vehicles from their respective cities by 2025. Speaking yesterday at the C40 Mayors Summit in Mexico City, the leaders said they’d also work to further incentivise the uptake of alternatively fuelled vehicles and...

Blocking the Sun "This report documents 17 fossil fuel backed groups and electric utilities running some of the most aggressive campaigns to slow the growth of solar energy in 12 states, including eight attempts to reduce net metering benefits, seven attempts to create demand charges for...

I have never considered myself an environmentalist although you wouldn't guess by my lifestyle. However as an engineer I thought this documentary was AMAZING!!!!

Guess the cost of oil was down too much, so it looks as if they're going to tweak supplies to try and bump it up..... Twitter

Jane Edwards November 23, 2016 Latest News, Tech & Cyber 60 Views The White House will host on Nov. 29 a discussion on how data collection and integration efforts could help facilitate the deployment of electric vehicles and charging stations. The White House’s office of science and...

How can we end Big Oil's control over our future? Right-wing group led by Trump propagandist launches campaign against Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX

Here's the link to Totem Power: Home I just read three articles about this company (all posted on their press links), from TreeHugger, Greentech Media and Cleantechnica (three sources I read periodically), but none of these articles do anything more than quote what is basically on the...

Donald Trump claims that he will surround himself with the best people.... if that is true then he needs to meet with Elon Musk to discuss Climate Change. If you haven't already you can check out the petition at change.org; Donald Trump: Get Elon Musk to meet with Donald Trump and discuss...

I hang out in St John quite a bit and am always amazed by the lack of solar there. St Thomas/St John/St Croix(I believe) all share a grid powered exclusively by diesel generators. There are a few large scale solar operations(they have net metering) and they hit something like 15% of demand at...

As rooftop solar costs drop, utility attempts to raise barriers may not work As rooftop solar costs drop, utility attempts to raise barriers may not work

Trump could pull out of the parent treaty of the Paris Agreement, the 1992 U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change with just a year’s notice, also voiding U.S. participation in the Paris Agreement. Here’s How Soon Donald Trump Could Pull Out of a Historic Climate Change Deal

An interesting read despite the click-baiting title... Why Elon Musk is an alternative to Donald Trump (TSLA)

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 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.

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