After spending almost 10 hours listening to local residents’ thoughts on the matter, officials greenlit a solar farm project in Douglas County, Kansas. The Lawrence Times reported that county commissioners unanimously approved the 159-megawatt solar farm, called the Kansas Sky Energy Center, north of Lawrence. Evergy, the owner and operator receiving the Read more…
Through partnerships with solar energy developers, oil giants BP and Shell are investing in an emerging industry called agrivoltaics, which combines solar energy generation with agricultural activities such as sheep grazing, beekeeping and crop production. This multi-use land management strategy could help alleviate the tension between farmers and solar developers, Read more…
After three years of research and discussion, the Environmental Advisory Committee passed Resolution 2024-01 during a meeting on April 4 to support the city of Laramie municipal emissions reduction plan. “I’ve expressed this quite a bit, but I am pretty pleased with this plan,” said Rhiannon Jakopak, Environmental Advisory Committee Read more…
Please show your support for the Laramie Emission Reduction Plan by attending the City Council meeting this Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers (406 E. Ivinson Ave) and urge the City Council to VOTE YES on the Emission Reduction Plan! We want to pack the Read more…
As part of the plan, a thousand sheep will graze on the Oak Run property. There will be 2,000 acres of crops a year after the system powers up. The goal is for about 70% of the project area, around 4,000 acres, to include agriculture, according to Electrek’s story.
Want to support the City of Laramie’s net zero carbon emissions goal? Tell the Environmental Advisory Committee and the Laramie City Council to SUPPORT the City’s draft Emission Reduction Plan! Take Action: Upcoming Meetings! Environmental Advisory Committee: The EAC’s role is to advise the City Council and the board of County Commissioners Read more…
Over Easy Solar, a Norwegian company has unveiled a unique approach for installing photovoltaic panels on rooftops. Instead of the traditional horizontal positioning, the company installs their panels vertically, creating what they term ‘green photovoltaic roofs.’
As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, Walmart has announced plans to build EV charging stations at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations across the country by 2030. “With a store or club located within 10 miles of approximately 90% of Americans, we are uniquely positioned to deliver a convenient charging option that will Read more…
Want to eat good food and chat about renewables/sustainability in Laramie? Join the Alliance for Renewable Energy for a potluck this Thursday! All are welcome and we encourage you to bring family and friends. This is a great opportunity to learn more about ARE, recent renewable progress made in Laramie, Read more…
Much of Wyoming is still not accessible to electric vehicle (EV) drivers. But, as of last week there’s one new place that drivers can charge quickly. Mike Yin showed a small crowd how to use the new, fast EV charger that his company, OtterSpace, installed in downtown Pinedale. “It opens Read more…