I would like to thank all those who shared their insights with the Generation Network Community in recognition of Earth Day 2018.  These contributions were not only shared in the community but published in a special newsletter issue distributed on Tuesday April 24th.  Topics covered ranged from solar to wind to energy efficiency to clean energy projects to impacts on the grid.

In case you missed, I have highlighted all the posts shared with the community below:

If you have a second, please "like" the posts from your fellow community members or share your thoughts in the comments section.  Enjoy!

Steve Kerekes  Consultant, Strategic Communications

• Top six wind energy trends in 2017

David McDougall SR. BDM, Utility Partnerships, 3Degrees Inc

• Renewable Power to the People (Attractive Attributes for Community Solar Projects)

Pat Remick Senior Energy Communications Strategist, NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL

• Renewables Win at the Illinois Commerce Commission

Barry Cinnamon CEO, Cinnamon Energy Systems

• What are Microgrids?

Jamie Fine Senior Economist, EDF

• How location-based prices and utility rewards could help California’s electric grid

Miles Farmer Clean Energy Attorney, NRDC

• Federal Power Rules Threaten New England Renewable Energy

Adam Minkley Director - Wind and Solar Power, FCBI Energy Ltd.

• Why the US offshore wind market is going to be even bigger than you think
• US offshore wind opportunities in 2018

Areg Bagdasarian Independent Energy Analyst, Renewable Energy Trends, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

• City Council votes to look at renewable-energy alternatives for Grayson plant
• Solar Canopy Systems at the Intersection of Energy Efficiency and Smart Design - With Insights From Chris Neidl and T.R. Ludwig of Brooklyn SolarWorks
• Public Sector Contracts and Private Sector Innovators in Energy

Nevelyn Black Communications and Production Specialist, Curator, Independent

• UK's First Energy Trade with Blockchain
• Cities Team Up to Clean Up
• The way Americans get electricity is one natural disaster away from decimation — but a resilient power grid is in our reach

Andrew Burger Man Friday, Energy Ventures

• Earth Day Special: An Interview with Tantalus CEO Peter Londa
• Earth Day Special: An Interview with Tantalus CEO Peter Londa, Part Two

James Gooding Managing Director, Geoclime, LLC

• Climate Change Impacts on Solar and Wind Power

Melissa Bailey Media and Public Information Manager, SoCalGas

• SoCalGas and Opus 12 Successfully Demonstrate Technology That Simplifies Conversion of Carbon Dioxide into Storable Renewable Energy

Douglas Danley Consulting Engineer, FearTheSkunk

• Solar Utility Network Deployment Acceleration -- NRECA / DOE

Benjamin Roussey Freelance Writer, Arizona

• US Energy Utilities Invest Heavily For More Efficient Energy Use, Making Planet Greener and Economy Stronger

Amanda Mortlock VP, Utility Partnerships, 3Degrees Inc

• If You Build It (and Market It) Well, They Will Come - Design Options for Utility-Led Voluntary Renewable Energy Programs

Rakesh Sharma Journalist, Freelance Journalist

• Three Benefits Of Energy Efficiency Programs For Utilities
• The Evolution Of Utility-Run Energy Efficiency Programs
• Selling Energy Efficiency In New York's Hudson Valley

Jack Craver Reporter, Energy Industry

• Trump's Latest Plan For Saving Coal Comes From the Cold War
• Australia Edges Toward New Energy Policy After Decade of Turmoil
• Nixon Calls for New York to Fully Embrace Renewable Energy by 2050
• Solar farms set to sprout across Illinois

Julie Hetey Marketing, Kean Wind Turbines, Inc

• Harnessing the Power of the Wind

Mark Smith VP Fuel Cell Markets, One Scientific Inc.

• The Hydrogen Economy: How? Affordable onsite generation from pure water.

Jim Marston Vice President, Clean Energy, Environmental Defense Fund

• Clean energy bill: A roadmap for New Jersey
• As moratorium on North Carolina wind power winds down, economic opportunity appears on the horizon

Jason Deign Author, Energy Storage Report

• Renewable energy self-consumption leads list of long-duration applications

Carolina Herrera LATIN AMERICA ADVOCATE, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM, Natural Resources Defense Council

• Earth Day: How Green Are Latin American Countries?

Melanie Anderson Senior Account Manager, Pitch PR

• Broadening the Purpose of Renewable Energy Abroad