February 25 Green Energy News « Green Energy Times – GWC Mag

Headline News:

• “Reconductoring: The Quick Way To Double Grid Capacity” • You need more than money to build new power lines. Easements and land purchases for the wires to go across, environmental reviews, inspections, engineering approvals, permitting, and all sorts of other things are needed. An alternative is to give the old power lines new conductors. [CleanTechnica]

• “Early Jacaranda Bloom Sparks Debate About Climate Change In Mexico” • In spring, the streets of Mexico’s capital have always been purple with the flowering of jacaranda trees. Their bright colors not only attract the eyes of residents and tourists, but also birds, bees, and butterflies. Now, however, they are blooming in January and February. [Devdiscourse]
• “A Brighter Tomorrow: North County’s Clean Energy Alliance Offers Affordable Renewable Energy Options” • In California, the Clean Energy Alliance, an effort by Carlsbad, Solana Beach, and Del Mar, is setting the stage for a future where renewable energy is not just an option but the cornerstone of power consumption for about 58,000 customers. [BNN Breaking]
• “Corruption And Clean Energy In South Africa” • South Africa relies heavily on energy from coal-fired power stations, which are major polluters. But making the transition to greater use of renewable energies, such as solar, is hampered by a number of factors. Chief among them is corruption, which is affecting the quality of institutions. [Moneyweb]
• “House Speaker Wants Tax Hike For Renewable Energy In Oklahoma – Targets NextEra Energy” • House Speaker Charles McCall, reportedly “furious” over opposition by NextEra Energy to a possible ROFR bill in the legislature responded with what is seemingly an income tax relief bill, but in actuality was a major tax hike on renewable energy. [Oklahoma Energy Today]

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