Monthly Wins : May-2017
Indian solar power prices hit record low, undercutting fossil fuels
Wholesale solar power prices have reached another record low in India, faster than analysts predicted and further undercutting the price of fossil fuel-generated power in the country. Analysts called the 40% price drop “world historic” and said it was driven by cheaper finance and growing investor confidence in India’s pledge to dramatically increase its renewable energy capacity.
Legal Settlement Halts Effort to Open 1 Million Acres in California to Oil Drilling, Fracking
Conservationists have forced the Trump administration to halt plans to open more than 1 million acres of public land and mineral estate in California to oil drilling and fracking. The victory preserves a four-year-old moratorium on leasing federally owned land in the state for oil and gas development.
India plans nearly 60% of electricity capacity from non-fossil fuels by 2027
The Indian government has forecast that it will exceed the renewable energy targets set in Paris last year by nearly half and three years ahead of schedule.
A draft 10-year energy blueprint published this week predicts that 57% of India’s total electricity capacity will come from non-fossil fuel sources by 2027. The Paris climate accord target was 40% by 2030.
Trump thwarted: Senate votes to keep Obama-Era Climate Change Rule
The Senate voted 51-49 to block the consideration of a resolution to repeal the 2016 Interior Department rule to curb methane emissions.
New York Electric Car Rebate is here... finally
Charge NY initiative is offering electric car buyers the Drive Clean Rebate of up to $2,000 for new purchases. Combine that with a Federal Tax Credit of up to $7,500, and it’s an opportunity you wouldn’t want to miss. If you are a New York State resident looking for a new car, it’s a great time to buy a plug-in hybrid or battery-powered car that qualifies for the Drive Clean Rebate.
