Scientific American

JANUARY 30, 2023

China accounted for nearly half of the world's low-carbon spending in 2022, which could challenge U.S. efforts to bolster domestic clean energy manufacturing

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Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced that proposed amendments to the state’s Clean Energy Standard (CES) were finalized earlier this month without substantive changes from draft language initially proposed by the agencies in April 2022.

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E2 Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

16, 2022), among other things creates tax incentives for clean energy development. The IRA enhances those tax credits for energy projects located on a “brownfield.” The Inflation Reduction Act, Pub. 117-169, 136 Stat. That enhancement will increase development pressure on “brownfield” sites.

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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. million between 2022 and 2026. We lose our claim to clean electricity . This plan is a total sham, in so many ways. .

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Law and Environment

JULY 1, 2022

EPA on Thursday, June 30, 2022, curbing the power of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants across the country. The decision focuses on EPA’s authority under a specific section of the Clean Air Act. What does this mean for clean energy projects?

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A Greener Life

AUGUST 30, 2022

The first wind turbine erected at the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm in April 2022. The combination of offshore wind turbines, floating solar panels and green hydrogen are some of the hybrid clean energy technologies currently under development off the Dutch coast. . Photo credit: Vattenfall / Ties van der Horst.

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Law and Environment

JANUARY 24, 2023

This all contributed to making 2022 the best year yet for EVs. 615,000,000 actual in FY 2022. 1 billion from EPA’s Clean School Bus program for 389 school districts nationwide to convert to EVs. Massachusetts Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind Bans sale of ICE vehicles by a dealership after January 1, 2035.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2022

Department of Energy announced its partnership with Carnegie Mellon University to launch and host the 2022 Global Clean Energy Action Forum in Pittsburgh September 21–23. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. The Global Energy Forum will also for the first time hold a joint plenary of CEM and MI. Granholm. “We

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 12, 2024

is on the cusp of a major transition to clean energy, and 2024 is shaping up to be a critical year for the successful deployment of the technologies that will drive that transition.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

They accounted for most of the failed generating capacity in a number of recent extreme weather events, including Winter Storm Uri in 2021 and Winter Storm Elliott in 2022, according to Gas Malfunction , a new Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) issue brief. percent higher than the number of wealthier residents, according to a 2022 UCS study.

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Yale E360

APRIL 12, 2023

Wind and solar accounted for a record 12 percent of global power generation last year, according to a new analysis which finds that the rapid buildout of clean energy heralds "a new era of falling fossil generation." Read more on E360 →

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Circle of Blue

JULY 26, 2022

July 26, 2022. WIND ENERGY: A wind farm has emerged as the latest energy flashpoint in New York, the Buffalo News reports. While supporters laud the plan as an opportunity to produce clean energy, opponents fear that the plant could harm water and wildlife. Laura Gersony, Fresh Editor. This Week’s Watersheds.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2023

In 2022, the nation experienced 18 disasters with costs exceeding a billion dollars each, and together these disasters caused at least 474 deaths. Together these disasters cost at least $165 billion, making 2022 the third most costly year on record. That’s why the long-waited climate bill that the U.S.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Clean Energy. As the state transitions off fossil fuels, the importance of building a reliable and robust clean energy grid continues to increase. The Legislature also passed two budget trailer bills, AB 205 and AB 209 , to provide financial resources to effectuate the state’s clean energy goals.

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Environmental Leader

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The White Rock Wind Project will consist of a total of 51 Vestas turbines with construction expected to begin in late 2022 and a target commercial operation date in the second half of 2023. The post Oklahoma’s White Rock Wind Project to Generate 300 MW of Clean Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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. Read the full story at Canary Media.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 9, 2022

August 9, 2022. Despite their concerns over nuclear waste, tribal leaders are celebrating a $46 million grant from Minnesota’s Renewable Development Fund, which will allow them to draft a new clean energy plan based on solar and geothermal energy. October 11-13, 2022: Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting – register.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2023

By Anders Lorenzen Tenders for 250 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy by 2028 are set to be unveiled by the Indian government, according to a government memo. Wind power is set to play a key part in the target of 50 GW of new green energy tenders each year at 10 GW. Photo credit: Reuters / Amit Dave. in 2019 to 72.8%

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2023

"This poll shows that statewide, there is broad support for a range of policies to address energy issues and reduce emissions. Pennsylvanians want to seize opportunities to leverage our state's strong history of industrial innovation to power the clean energy economy of the future. One that benefits people and nature."

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Environmental Leader

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The White Rock Wind Project will consist of a total of 51 Vestas turbines with construction expected to begin in late 2022 and a target commercial operation date in the second half of 2023. The post Oklahoma’s White Rock Wind Project to Generate 300 MW of Clean Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Physics World

JANUARY 7, 2022

Applications for the 2022/23 fellowships are now open until 31 January 2022. ” Applications for the 2022/23 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowships are now open until 31 January 2022. The post Research fellowships target clean-energy innovation appeared first on Physics World.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The legislation committed nearly $400 billion to support, among other things, wind and solar power, battery storage, electric vehicles, and other clean energy technologies that will make a significant dent in US heat-trapping emissions. How is that going to happen? Their report, however, comes with a warning.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 22, 2023

Federal clean energy supports in the August 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, could transform the U.S. Read the full story at Utility Dive. economy, analysts widely agree.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Following the Minnesota Senate’s approval on February 2 and the House on January 26, the state now has a much-needed update to its clean energy policies that advocates and other leaders have sought for several years. Congratulations, Minnesota!

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The Ohio River Valley Institute will host a December 12 webinar on Mapping A Clean Energy Transition for Southwestern Pennsylvania starting at 2:00 p.m. Posted: December 9, 2022] PA Environment Digest billion by 2035 and $4.2 Click Here to sign up for regular updates (bottom of the page).

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The [DEP] Energy Programs Office will implement programs under the IIJA (~$67 million) and IRA (~$261 million) to assist with their energy resilience, clean energy, and decarbonization efforts. Climate & Clean Energy The most serious environmental threat facing Pennsylvania now and in the future is climate change.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

By Dave Jenkins, Conservatives For Responsible Stewardshi p The following goest essay first appeared in the Erie Times on March 27, 2023 -- We are at an inflection point on energy: 2022 was the first year when global investment in carbon-free sources of energy matched investment in fossil fuels.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 10, 2022

Jan 22, 2022, noon-1 pmRegister here. The sustainable business world enters 2022 flying high, as the world focuses with increasing urgency on many of its core issues: sustainable finance, the circular economy, clean energy, climate tech and more. In this 15th… Read more →

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

In order for states in PJM to take full advantage of incentives under the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), PJM must remove barriers to meeting the market and policy demand for cheap and clean energy. They include solar, wind or energy storage facilities. Read more here.]

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Brag

JULY 13, 2022

On June 23, 2022, DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) issued a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) of $70 million to establish the 7th Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute. Nominations are now open until August 1, 2022 , and can be submitted here.

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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. Posted: September 2, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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Brag

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Department of Energy (DOE) announced the availability of $54 million in seed funding for U.S. small businesses to research, develop, and create commercialization action plans for new technologies that accelerate the national transition to a clean energy economy. Full applications are due on February 22, 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2022

Department of Energy issued a Request For Information (RFI) to inform a $500 million program funded by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to place clean energy demonstration projects on current or former mine lands across America. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. million acres in the United States.

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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, with climate and clean energy majorities in both chambers, Minnesota is poised to join other leading states in updating its clean energy policies equitably with benefits for all residents.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The wind sector having struggled in 2022 with soaring inflation, interest rates and the volatile energy markets as a result of the war in Ukraine. billion invested in 2022. In Germany and Spain, the improvements, compared to 2022, were significant as they each permitted 70% more onshore wind than the previous year.

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Research shows that if countries follow through on their Glasgow commitment, this will directly shift $38 billion a year out of fossil fuels and into clean energy, an amount that is more than double the signatories’ international clean energy finance. times less than its support for fossil fuels.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on February 22 to hear presentations on new federal clean energy funding opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; climate change and public health; and PA Clean Transportation initiatives. Posted: February 17, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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