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EU to Speed Up the Development of Clean Energy Technologies

Environment + Energy Leader

The post EU to Speed Up the Development of Clean Energy Technologies appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The initiative, which is still subject to change before its adoption on Wednesday, would ease state-aid rules in order to compete with the U.S.

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Grid Investments are Critical to Our Clean Energy Future

Union of Concerned Scientists

The simple fact is that ditching fossil fuels for low-cost clean energy resources is good for the planet, good for the US economy, and good for public health. The studies the DOE reviewed also found that transmission investments would provide a host of benefits beyond access to clean energy. The good news?

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NCEW Recap: Powering the Adoption of Innovative Clean Energy Technologies 

Cresforum

A panel discussion at the 2023 National Clean Energy Week Policymakers Symposium explored how the United States can create a beneficial environment for scaling essential clean energy infrastructure. It’s hard to just innovate in and of itself, and it’s harder to innovate in the power or energy industry.

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Walkable Neighborhoods and Public Transit are Part Of the Clean Energy Transition

Union of Concerned Scientists

By expanding renewable power, phasing out fossil fuels, electrifying as much of the economy as possible, and deploying other technologies, the U.S. Building substantial amounts of clean energy to power the electrification of transportation (and other sectors like buildings and industry). Today, this makes the U.S. million homes.

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Can seaweed provide the minerals we need for clean energy?

New Scientist

Mining for minerals needed for wind turbines and other clean energy technologies has a high environmental cost, but some kinds of seaweed could offer an alternative source

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Michigan Policymakers Must Keep Working Toward an Equitable Clean Energy Future

Union of Concerned Scientists

Codifying a floor for renewables in state law is helpful, but clean energy advocates must keep pushing utilities to move more quickly to incorporate higher levels of renewables not only to cut emissions faster, but also because renewables are the most cost-effective resources for ratepayers. What Still Needs to be Done?

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NCEW Recap: How the Private Sector and Government Can Work Together to Advance Innovative Clean Energy Technologies 

Cresforum

The final panel of the 2023 National Clean Energy Week Policymakers Symposium discussed the role of both the private sector and government in advancing the innovation of clean energy technologies. Jim Cabot of Breakthrough Energy moderated a discussion with Dr. Evelyn N. Wang of the U.S.