Solar Power

Jan 24, 2018

Six Flags to cut fewer trees for solar farm at theme park

Six Flags and several New Jersey environmental groups have reached a settlement under which the theme park will cut down fewer trees to make way for a solar electricity farm


Jan 23, 2018

India, Canada defend free trade as US imposes tariffs

Just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump approved tariffs on imported solar-energy components and large washing machines, the leaders of Canada and India come out forcefully Tuesday against any spiral down towards protectionism.


Jan 23, 2018

Trump applies tariffs to solar panels, washing machines

President Donald Trump approves tariffs on imported solar panels, washing machines; says move will protect US industry, jobs


Jan 8, 2018

Energy agency rejects Trump bid to boost coal, nuclear power

An independent energy agency has rejected a bid by the Trump administration to bolster coal-fired and nuclear power plants


Jan 1, 2018

Companies tout renewable energy projects for Massachusetts

Some entrepreneurs hoping to provide renewable energy for Massachusetts electricity customers are touting their projects in the run-up to the decision about which company could be chosen to help provide clean power to the Bay State


Nov 14, 2017

US oil and gas 'resurgence' expected as global demand grows

A global energy watchdog says it expects the U.S. to become the undisputed world leader in oil and gas production after a resurgence in its industry to meet growing demand over the next two decades


Oct 26, 2017

Labor Department: Solar, wind jobs to boom over next decade

New data from the federal agency that tracks employment growth suggests blue-collar job seekers would do better to look to clean energy than coal


Oct 11, 2017

Odd bedfellows fight Trump bid to boost coal, nuclear energy

An unusual coalition of business and environmental groups is fighting an Energy Department plan to bolster coal and nuclear at the expense of natural gas, wind and solar


Oct 4, 2017

Solar energy is fastest growing source of power

Solar energy was the fastest-growing source of power last year, accounting for almost two-thirds of net new capacity globally


Sep 29, 2017

Administration favors change in electricity pricing

Trump administration favors changing electricity pricing in a way that could help coal and nuclear power


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