Cresforum

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The first 2024 session of CRES Academy kicked off with a presentation focused on the basics of clean energy generation. Throughout the presentation, the speakers emphasized conservative priorities that are key to strengthening America’s energy leadership: reliability, affordability, domestic security and innovation.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The United States supports Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners in meeting their clean energy goals. The company sells electric motorbikes in Danang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and is exploring the reuse of electric batteries and how to power its factory with green energy. © Zul Kifli / AFP / Getty Images.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

The report covers a wide range of topics addressing risks and opportunities that DLC faces as it pursues a clean energy future for all while securing the economic vitality of the Pittsburgh region. DLC received more than $19.8 DLC received more than $19.8 to receive this distinction. “As

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Cresforum

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Competitiveness and Energy Security Through Trade How can the United States leverage its trade policy to strengthen the competitive advantage of U.S. industries while reducing global greenhouse gas emissions? This was the question posed at a recent panel held during the National Clean Energy Week Policymakers Symposium.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2024

Aerion Abney (D-Allegheny) announced they introduced the PA Climate Emission Reduction Program (PACER) and PA Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) proposed by Gov. The PA Climate Emission Reduction Program (PACER) proposal was introduced by Sen. Pennsylvania accounts for about 1 percent of global emissions.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 25, 2022

Today, most companies (including Google) that have declared they’re running on 100 percent renewable energy can do so because they are matching their electricity usage with purchases of solar, wind, hydro, nuclear or other forms of power generation that don’t produce carbon emissions.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 25, 2023

PPL continues to serve Kentuckians reliable, low-cost, clean electricity and natural gas. Even more, the company has begun executing its clean energy strategy, which is part of their effort to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 25, 2022

Today, the regional entity overseeing much of the electric power grid in the Midwest—the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)—approved a set of major new transmission system upgrades that will bring billions of dollars in benefits to the region while better enabling states and utilities to pursue transitions to clean energy.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 22, 2022

When we tell the story of our clean energy future, technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles take center stage. These technologies will be crucial to producing 100% clean electricity by 2035 and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Last week, on Monday November 14, as part of its Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review , the Ontario government officially announced it would be developing a voluntary clean energy credit (CEC) registry. Now, the Ontario government is crafting an official Clean Energy Credit system that will presumably require transparency.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 9, 2024

Meanwhile, defining “clean hydrogen” to reward hydrogen that is actually clean results in the scale-up of a hydrogen sector readily and robustly climate-aligned, with the right technologies built in the right places at the right times and the right pace. And yet, the dazzling prospect of easy money threatens to blind.

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Legal Planet

MAY 13, 2024

Biden sets target of at least 50% reduction in carbon emissions below 2005 levels by 2030. Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act , which provides at least $369 billion in funding for clean energy and climate, leading many to hail the law as “the largest investment in clean energy and climate action ever.”

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

So today I’m glad to share some good news: a new UCS study that gives me fresh hope and determination to keep fighting for necessary actions to drive deep cuts in US heat-trapping emissions. Our research makes tangible why the healthier, fairer clean energy future we want and need is directly linked to the choices we make today.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 16, 2022

At EPRI’s Electrification 2022 conference in Charlotte, North Carolina last month, the leaders of heavy-hitter utilities unanimously embraced cutting carbon emissions and electrifying transportation. That is, on its face, a huge win for climate activists and clean-energy advocates. So the if is settled.

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Environmental Leader

JUNE 3, 2022

It also sought to cut indirect emissions from the energy it purchased by the same amount. And, it promised to cut its energy intensity by 80% by 2020 from a 2012 baseline. The post Dell Technology’s Path to Reducing Energy Intensity and Carbon Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

The Pittsburgh 2030 District , a project of the Green Building Alliance , has released its 2022 Progress Report , revealing District property partners have reduced carbon emissions by 44.8% This achievement moves the District within range of reaching its target goal of 50-65% reduction in carbon emissions before the 2030 deadline.

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Legal Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

Fourteen states now have net-zero emissions targets for the economy as a whole, and sixteen have zero-carbon targets for the grid. New California legislation will require corporations to disclose their carbon emissions. Climate policy has been boosted by dramatic changes in the economics of clean energy.

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Law and Environment

AUGUST 3, 2023

Although city buildings comprise a small percentage of overall carbon emissions in Boston, the new executive order aligns with larger efforts to decarbonize both publicly and privately owned buildings throughout Boston. While municipal emissions make up only 2.3%

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 12, 2023

Perhaps most importantly, the federal government has invested billions of dollars in clean energy. should not enter into any climate agreement that fails to limit emissions from developing countries. 2011 Supreme Court decides AEP case, barring lawsuits against carbon emitters using the federal common law of nuisance.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2021

On October 29, Mayor Jim Kenney, Superintendent William Hite, PECO CEO Mike Innocenzo and others joined the Philadelphia Energy Authority to celebrate the opening of a new Solar Training Lab at Frankford High School to help launch young people into careers in clean energy. Bright Solar Futures , funded by the U.S. Dr. Wayne M.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The IRA provides at least $369 billion in funding for clean energy — maybe more, depending on how many people take advantage of its tax credits. As Time magazine put it, “across the country, the IRA has spurred hundreds of billions of dollars in investment in clean technology.” But IRA, you’ll always be close to my heart.

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Legal Planet

APRIL 11, 2022

If we switch to renewables, we won’t need to worry about saving energy. One reason to save energy is to limit carbon emissions from the energy we use. That’s going to important until the energy system has been completely cleaned up. Conserving energy will reduce demand for these minerals.

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Physics World

JANUARY 7, 2022

Electric vehicles already offer a viable route to zero-emission road travel, but more innovation is needed to build better batteries that enable longer journeys and faster charging – and all within an affordable price tag. The post Research fellowships target clean-energy innovation appeared first on Physics World.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 14, 2023

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new power plant carbon pollution standards that, if strengthened, would go a long way to help meet the Biden administration’s goal of slashing carbon emissions in half from 2005 levels by the end of this decade. EN: First, why are these new standards such a big deal?

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SPR Law

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In late October 2020, the New York City Department of Finance issued proposed regulations to implement a Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) loan program in NYC to provide targeted loans with favorable terms to building owners for installation of systems designed to reduce energy use and carbon emissions.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The case for phasing out of fossil fuels and making a just and equitable transition to clean energy has never been more clear. Knowing what these substantial benefits are can help us better understand the true impacts of reducing our fossil fuel emissions. Implementing clean energy policies that decrease the amount of PM 2.5

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 18, 2024

But hydrogen can be cleanly produced and, with the right guardrails in place, that clean hydrogen can then be used to clean up polluting parts of the economy that can’t readily convert to running on renewable electricity. Otherwise, hydrogen will slow the clean energy transition, not speed it. the “three pillars”).

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Legal Planet

MAY 7, 2024

Increased coordination, made possible through regional transmission organizations (RTOs – independent non-profit organizations that operate the grid and oversee the operation of centralized energy markets), has the potential to enhance grid reliability while reducing costs and emissions.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 3, 2023

Last year’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) included a clean hydrogen production tax credit (known as “45V”) that is one of a slew of new incentives intended to help catalyze the next and necessary phase of advancing the nation’s clean energy transition as a whole. The costs will be too great otherwise.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 16, 2022

The Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) is one of the go-to sources for reliable information about the US power sector. They just released their 2022 “Annual Energy Outlook” (AEO), which is a big deal: it tells us where electricity is headed over the next 30 years. Carbon emissions remain high.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 2, 2024

The two couldn’t be more different in their views of climate and energy policy. The IRA devoted $369 billion to clean energy. The Biden Administration has issued important regulations to cut carbon emissions and air pollution from trucks and cars. You probably don’t need reminding that 2024 is an election year.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Ensuring affordable, reliable energy is available should be an absolutely critical priority for policymakers. This winter, however, is expected to bring higher than usual energy prices that could hit U.S. This winter, however, is expected to bring higher than usual energy prices that could hit U.S. According to the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

This program is one of over 115 side events for the Global Clean Energy Action Forum to be held in Pittsburgh. Visit the Global Clean Energy Action Forum website for information on all available programs and presentations. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh starting at 10:15 a.m.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 3, 2023

The most notable were the Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia case, striking down the Clean Power Plan, and the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, with its huge economic incentives for clean energy. EPA, the agency will have to come up with a new approach to regulating carbon emissions from existing power plants.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2023

On January 26, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed House File 7 —the 100% Clean Energy Bill. Now it’s on to the state Senate, where the question is: Will this be the year Minnesota sets a path toward 100-percent carbon-free electricity?

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2024

Mandy Steele (D-Allegheny) [Conventional Well Industry Paid $4,400 Into Well Plugging Fund So Far In 2024] -- Courier Times Guest Essay: Natural Gas Fuels Pennsylvania’s Economy, And Our Climate Progress - By PA Chamber Of Business & Industry -- WBOY: 3 West Virginia Families Say They Abandoned Their Homes After Experiencing Medical Issues From (..)

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Indonesia ranks in the top dozen carbon emitters. Yet Indonesia’s role in cutting energy emissions is crucial. Carbon emissions from land use change (mostly logging) are comparable to Brazil’s, though Brazil gets a lot more publicity. The Asian Development Bank has a detailed guide to Indonesia’s energy issues.

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