Hertz to Offer Low-Cost Tesla Model 3 Rentals to 50,000 Uber Drivers

NY rejects two natural gas generating plants, citing conflict w/State's GHG goals; solar asset insurer kWh Analytics reports US solar assets underperforming expectations; Hertz announces a plan to make up to 50,000 Tesla vehicles available to qualified Uber drivers; GM to deploy up to 40,000 AC EV charging stations in US & Canada through dealers starting next year; Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to join with Virginia's Dominion Energy on $200 million factory to manufacture turbine blades for offshore markets; NextEra 500 MW wind project will support unnamed hydrogen fuel cell company green H2 project.

1) New York state Dept of Env Conservation nixes a controversial 437 MW gas power plant slated for Queens saying inconsistent w/2019 Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act. Plan to repower existing 511 MW power plant in Danskammer, NY also rejected for the same reason.

2) Solar insurer, kWh Analytics reports US solar assets underperforming P50 estimates by between 5 and 13%, w/performance noticeably worsening since 2016.

3) Hertz to make up to 50,000 Tesla vehicles available to qualified Uber drivers in LA, San Francisco, San Diego, & Washington DC. w/weekly rental starting at $334 & going down to $299, including maintenance & insurance.

4) GM to deploy up to 40,000 AC EV charging stations in US & Canada, starting 2022. In addition to chargers at the dealerships, each dealer will have up to 10 level 2 charters available to install at key locations in local community.

5) Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy partnering w/Virginia's Dominion Energy on $200 million factory to manufacture offshore turbine blades.

6) NextEra announces increased commitment to green hydrogen w/plans to build 500 MW wind project that will supply energy to unnamed fuel cell company's hydrogen-producing electrolyzer plant.