California strives to nix its natural gas habit without letting the lights go out; Nevada considers blockchain to track renewable credits; In bid to help bees, Xcel to require vegetation disclosure in solar RFPs; California requires utilities to address pipeline methane leaks
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While some of the interest in blockchain technology is driven by a wider fad, the utility sector is considering using the distributed ledger technology to track renewable energy.
A refund system that puts customers at the center will address the three things they want most: speed, choice, and ease. These three takeaways could transform the way refunds happen.
As pollinator-friendly solar sites become a growing trend, Xcel Minnesota becomes the first utility to require solar project bids disclose the type of vegetation they will be using at their sites.
The state now requires utilities to prioritize pipeline repairs that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, in contrast with Trump's EPA which is looking to ease oil and gas methane restrictions.
Left unchecked, rising energy costs can compromise the quality and long-term affordability of rental homes for low-income Californians, Energy Commissioner Andrew McAllister and NRDC's Maria Stamas write.
The 100 largest U.S. cities were judged on 26 "green" indicators including smart energy policies, amount of green space and greenhouse gas emissions per capita.
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