by Today’s Power Inc. Battery Day, an unofficial holiday observed on February 18, is used to pay tribute to the little source of energy that makes our lives much simpler. Batteries have surpassed the times of simply powering our remote controls, cell phones and children’s toys, and are...
Here, at the beginning of a new year and a new decade, the energy industry continues to evolve. Let’s look at six trends Renewable Rayna sees shaping the energy industry in 2020 and beyond as power companies look to meet those challenges… 1) Distributed Energy Resources In recent...
Are there electric vehicles built for rural areas? That’s a question that automative companies are working to answer. Soon, the question won’t be “Are there electric vehicles built for rural areas?” – it will be “When will we see electric vehicles (EV) in rural...
What are the alternative funding mechanisms for renewables? With the first reduction in the solar tax credit, known as the investment tax credit (ITC), which enables homeowners and companies to subtract a portion of their solar costs from their taxes, businesses and nonprofits may wonder what other...
With manufacturers announcing plans for more than 120 electric vehicle (EV) models, ranging from economy to luxury class available for purchase by 2020, and he growing annual EV sales in the United States, electric vehicles are on their way to becoming the new normal. With some anxiety still...
Solar Powering Education For school districts and institutes of higher education considering ways to save, solar should be at the top of the list. The average Arkansas retail electricity price is 10 cents per kilowatt-hour, according to June data from the U.S. Energy Information...
Do you plan to retire this decade? The baby boomer generation is estimated to retire at a rate of approximately 10,000 individuals per day. For many, retiring means becoming a full-time grandparent, traveler or volunteer. For others, it may mean learning a new hobby or just relaxing with some golf...
Renewable Rayna Presents Monthly Energy Advice & Information Question: What are the overall environmental effects of the solar industry? Capable of generating clean, green and sustainable energy, the sun is a great source for electricity. As of recent, electricity has changed with the...
Renewable Rayna Presents Monthly Energy Advice & Information Question: What are the effects of SB145 & HB1636? Renewable energy has been a hot topic at the Arkansas State Capitol in 2019. On February 27, Governor Asa Hutchinson declared that the 27th of February would be Arkansas Advanced...
Renewable Rayna Presents Monthly Energy Advice & Information Question: Chevrolet has hit a milestone, but what does it mean for the drivers in the natural state? Electric vehicles have been a topic of Arkansas legislation recently, and we have all heard about more and more manufacturers...
