Georgia bill would require companies to treat coal ash like municipal solid waste
The proposed legislation would impose stricter regulations on coal ash cleanup, requiring landfills holding the waste to have bottom liners and leachate collection systems....
Mass-produced bifacial solar modules from Jinko reach 22.49% efficiency
JinkoSolar announced that the maximum conversion efficiency of its bifacial solar modules reached 22.49%, breaking the previous bifacial module world record and setting a new industry standard for efficiency of mass produced solar cells. These results...
Canada’s e-Zn Raises Millions to Commercialize Long-Duration Zinc Energy Storage
Canadian startup e-Zn has raised money to store clean energy far longer than currently available batteries allow, using cheap and abundant zinc. On Wednesday, the company received CAD $2 million ($1.5 million) in non-dilutive grant...
Solar News
PepsiCo to get all its US electricity from renewable sources
The maker of its namesake soda, Gatorade and Doritos plans to reach the target later this year. America accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption....
The Center for Biological Diversity sues Trump administration for suppressing clean energy grid study results
The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Trump administration today for failing to release documents about a $1.5 million study that examined how grid improvements can bolster renewable energy access. Today’s lawsuit, filed in U.S. District...
New guide outlines ways to include low-income customers in utility solar programs
Low-income solar rights advocates released “Principles and Recommendations for Utility Participation in Solar Programs for Low-Income Customers” as part of an ongoing campaign to ensure that local, clean, affordable solar energy is available to everyone, regardless...
2020 Outlook: US renewable resources on steady course for increased deployment
"In 2020, there’s sort of a 'come on in, the water's warm' element of excitement and momentum" around renewable energy procurement, one analyst said....
Indiana bill would require Trump administration blessing to retire coal early
The bill would prevent utilities from retiring plants early or otherwise decreasing operations unless explicitly directed by the federal government, not counting the Environmental Protection Agency....
Agriculture News
Trump signs “Phase One” of trade deal with China
President Trump says he knows U.S. farmers can reach the $50 Billion dollars in ag exports to China as part of the newly signed phase one trade deal. At the White House ceremony today Trump said...
Senate to vote on USMCA this week
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the full Senate will likely pass the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement this week. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, the Kentucky Republican reversed course on earlier comments that a Senate vote on USMCA would not happen until...
Minnesota farmer to attend Phase One signing at White House
A Minnesota farmer will be among the attendees of the phase one signing ceremony in Washington tomorrow. Theresia Gillie, who grows soybeans and wheat in the northwest corner of the state, tells Brownfield she hopes the U.S....
Market analyst expects minimal industry impact from Walmart’s beef supply chain
A livestock market analyst says Walmart’s new venture of having its own beef supply chain should have little to no impact on other commercial beef processors. Cassie Fish tells Brownfield Walmart is planning to run 100,000 head...
Signing of phase one trade agreement is set for Wednesday
The signing of the phase one trade agreement between China and U.S. is scheduled to take place at the White House on Wednesday. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says details of the agreement will be released after it is signed. ...
