Welcome! Jock Gilchrist was recently hired to be the Assistant to the Executive Director, a new position. His background is in health care. As an intern with us since the beginning of the year, he’s been part of the R & D team working on the Center’s new initiative. Jock’s blog related to this is … Read more
The auto world is abuzz with talk of the release of the Tesla Model 3, Volvo’s announcement that all their new models will be electric in a few years, and declarations by France, the UK, and others that they plan to ban all internal combustion cars by 2040. A recent study by The Climate Center … Read more
by Barry Vesser, Center for Climate Protection To say that the solar industry has been going through major changes the last few years would be an understatement. It has experienced phenomenal growth, as well as bankruptcies, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions. High-profile bankruptcies like SunEdison and Sungevity have some people nervous about the industry’s future. These just … Read more
Do you want to do something about climate change, and want to know where to start? The Climate Center has an opportunity for you. This fall we are offering training for climate action designed for you to: Build your knowledge, hope, and resolve Connect with like-minded folks, take action, and have an impact Ensure you … Read more
The following article by Jeff St. John of Greentech Media demonstrates the burgeoning competition for electricity customers as utility monopolies lose their stronghold. Will Community Choice Energy agencies take a lesson and avoid losing their own customers? Considering their community focus, are Community Choice agencies developing sufficient opportunities and incentives for local solar to support … Read more
The below article by John H. Cushman Jr. of Inside Climate News re-asserts the importance of peer review in the scientific process. We all know that Rick Perry, “is not a climate scientist,” nor is anyone else in the Trump Administration. In light of that, perhaps they can leave decisions pertaining to climate science to … Read more
My name is Maddie Maffia, and I am a Sophomore at Oregon State University studying Environmental Science. This summer I have the privilege of interning in my hometown, Santa Rosa. I help The Climate Center with communications. I chose the Center because I admire its work spreading awareness and preserving the climate for generations to … Read more
Since President Trump withdrew from the Paris Accord, we have been hearing a banquet of news about how cities are leading on climate action. The Guardian recently devoted an article to showcasing New York City, Houston, Miami and San Francisco as good examples of climate leadership. According to the article, New York City has already … Read more
With the publication of a study by Mark Z. Jacobson of Stanford University, the push for 100% renewables is seeing renewed fervor. A group of U.S. Mayors just announced that they will back 100% renewable energy targets, and Senator Kevin de León recently introduced a new bill, SB100, to establish an overall state target of 100% clean … Read more
The below article by Eric Wesoff and Stephen Lacey of Greentech Media points to the tension between the solar panel manufacturing industry and the solar installation industry in the U.S. Solar installers in the U.S. benefit greatly from cheaper imported panels, while U.S. manufacturers may suffer, creating pressure to implement a tariff. Solar costs are hitting … Read more
