John Farrell, Author at Renew Economy

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A lesson in solar from a northern neighbour
How does a northern province become a solar and climate leader, despite one of the poorest solar resources in North America? Smart policy.
John Farrell

Oct 22, 2015

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US regulator smashes biggest roadblock to clean, local power for electric co-ops
With a recent ruling, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may have recently crashed one of the biggest gates to the cooperative clean energy party.
John Farrell

Oct 6, 2015

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100% renewable energy for US: Fact or fantasy?
What would it take to power the entire U.S. economy on renewable resources alone?
John Farrell

Sep 1, 2015

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Economies of scale: Why small solar is better than big solar
While utilities in US continue to imply that large-scale solar projects are more economical than small ones, the data is telling another story.
John Farrell

Aug 25, 2015

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If you can’t beat ‘em, own ‘em: utilities muscle into rooftop solar market
Will utility-owned rooftop solar add to or replace customer ownership of solar? And secondarily, is this a good deal for utility customers?
John Farrell

Aug 18, 2015

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US solar parity: It’s coming faster than we thought
In 2015, America’s 6 largest metropolitan areas are already at solar parity, representing 30m+ people. By 2021, the same could apply to 150 million people.
John Farrell

May 25, 2015

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How other cities can match Georgetown’s low-cost switch to 100% wind & sun
There are two key reasons why the city of Georgetown, Texas will be getting the equivalent of 100% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2017.
John Farrell

Apr 16, 2015

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Local power driving new capacity additions in US
Many states have limited how much of their electricity can come from local sources like rooftop solar, by capping their net metering programs.
John Farrell

Mar 27, 2015

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Solar parity coming faster than expected to US cities
The rapidly falling cost of solar is making solar more economical in more big cities in the US than many people expected, and way sooner than anyone thought.
John Farrell

Mar 10, 2015

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How and why utilities make solar look expensive
Despite a world-class resource, the city of Arizona utility intends to avoid major solar investment by pretending it is too costly. Why? and how?
John Farrell

Feb 25, 2015

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Are we sunk? The electric utility’s titanic problem
Today’s electricity system differs from this ill-fated ship in one key respect: we still have the power to avoid the collision.
John Farrell

Feb 12, 2015

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Why solar provides energy – and equity
More than any 21st century energy source, solar can power an equitable and environmentally sound energy future.
John Farrell

Jan 23, 2015

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