Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 12, 2022

To ensure the wind industry upholds environmental justice and stewards its raw materials, many companies are replacing balsa with other materials. For example, LM Wind Power has minimized balsa in its blades, substituting in synthetic plastic PET and PVC foams. Can wind turbine blades be recycled?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 2, 2024

Then came a crescendo: Solar and wind generated more than 5 percent of monthly electricity for the first time in 2013, passed the 10 percent point in 2017, and soared past 15 percent in 2021. Solar and wind hit their current peak on the graph in April 2023, at more than 21 percent. kilowatt-hours in 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

On August 9, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority announced it would be committing to the purchase of wind power and the use of clean energy to support the production and operations of water services. PaEN] [Posted: August 9, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

Related Articles: -- 23 Pennsylvania, National Climate Groups Call On EPA To Cut Pollution In Power Sector [PaEN] -- Natural Lands Adds 373 Acres To Bear Creek Preserve In Luzerne County [PaEN] [Posted: April 19, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 25, 2024

I was reminded of this scene when I read recently that 2023 had the highest recorded number of newspaper editorials against climate action. But I’ve been searching my mind since, and going over things in it, and I find that I’m not a bit sorry or repentant really, so it’s no earthly good saying I am; now, is it?”

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In discussing the late December winter storm that nearly led to rolling blackouts in the MidAtlantic region of 65 million people, Yaw suggested that increasing amounts of renewable energy were to blame for the near-miss and condemned neighboring states for adopting policies that “emphasize solar and wind power over natural gas.”

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Cresforum

JANUARY 16, 2024

Increased electrification in both the industrialized and the developing world is projected to help meet emissions reduction goals, and nuclear power could provide much of the future needs for electricity. has only seen two new nuclear plants enter commercial operation since the 1990s with Watts Bar Unit 2 in 2016 and Vogtle Unit 3 in 2023.

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Nuclear Power Electricity Clean Energy Technology 97

Law Columbia

MAY 31, 2023

The report’s state-by-state catalog describes local and state restrictions against the siting of renewable energy projects (primarily wind and solar), as well as instances of organized opposition against individual projects from 1995 through May 2023. See, for example, a map of restricted areas in Allen County, Ohio below.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

And Croatia’s largest state-owned power company HEP has announced plans to invest around $23 million annually until 2023, to install new capacity of 20 MW per year, as well as to complete 350 MW capacity by 2030.” .

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Regionalizing the grid could allow California to take advantage of renewable energy in other states such as wind power from Wyoming and hydropower in the Pacific Northwest. But it also would require California to give up some of its energy autonomy.

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The presentation focused on the state of the renewable energy market as we approach year-end, inflation and rising interest rates, considerations for new market entrants, expected trends for 2023 and more.

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Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed moderating a panel in the Nature Zone at COP27 with representatives from the International Renewable Energy Agency and Orsted, a leader in offshore wind power production based in Denmark, focusing on the potential of offshore wind energy and how to sustainably and equitably advance its development.

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E2 Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

11, 2023, the City Planning Commission approved amendments to the New York City Zoning Resolution, called “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality,” proposed by Mayor Adams’ administration to advance the city’s climate goals, including an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On November 16, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a proposed rule to expedite the environmental review process for certain renewable energy infrastructure projects through the use of categorical exclusions.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 22, 2024

When it comes to the transition to clean energy, 2023 was quite a year for progress: record-breaking amounts of solar installed in the United States, a solid drop in carbon emissions from the US power sector, more than one million electric vehicles sold in the country for the first time, “breakneck” growth in renewable energy globally, and more.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 24, 2023

The progress in the numbers The new numbers are from the federal Energy Information Administration (EIA), which collects data from power plant operators from across the country. Solar power increased the most among renewable electricity sources in percentage terms, up 24 percent. It supplied 10.5 percentage points).*

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

EIA also projects US battery storage capacity to more than double in 2023. NREL’s 2022 Standard Scenarios study found that these federal incentives would accelerate the deployment of wind and solar, helping to reduce US power sector carbon dioxide emissions to 80 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.

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A Greener Life

MARCH 19, 2023

The environmental impacts of coal power – from local air and water pollution to carbon emissions – have made the project controversial. “We Some commentators suggested that the wording also left the door open to renegotiating contracts and pursuing alternatives to coal, such as gas, solar and wind power projects.

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A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2021

Danish wind-power company Orsted has signed a deal with Maersk, the world’s biggest shipping carrier, and Scandinavian Airlines to use offshore wind generated in the North Sea to produce green hydrogen for buses and trucks in the Copenhagen area from 2023, with ships and aircraft to follow.

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A Greener Life

JULY 9, 2021

On 17 June, the provincial government issued a notification saying that it will be guiding coal power to shift from the “pillar” of the local power system to a “supporting and ancillary role”. Using renewable energy to meet rising demand for power would help Inner Mongolia reach peak carbon.

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Council is expected to release the draft scoping plan for public comment by the end of 2021, subject to a minimum 120-day comment period, with six public hearings to be scheduled across the state, though the evolving nature of the pandemic may necessitate virtual hearings. The final plan must be sent to the Legislature by Jan. 1, 2024.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Investing in renewable and battery storage: Under DTE’s proposed plan, the company would add 15,400 megawatts (MW) of new solar and wind power by 2042, which it says is enough to power approximately 4 million homes. DTE currently has 3,000 MW of existing and approved solar and wind resources.)

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Placing restrictions on solar, wind, and geothermal power that don’t apply to climate change causing oil and gas development will put Alberta’s burgeoning renewable energy industry at risk, and cost Albertans more for their energy. In 2023, Alberta led the country in renewable energy investment.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2023

Below is a state-by-state summary of how the New England chief executives included energy and climate in their first speeches as 2023 governors; links are provided for readers who wish to see the entire speeches. So what did the governors say? Rhode Island .

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 24, 2023

By Anders Lorenzen There can be no doubt that, despite it not being much of a surprise amongst the followers of climate science, 2023 is confirmed to be the warmest year ever recorded. And 2023 became one of, if not the most severe year ever for extreme weather events. These are just a few of examples of a string of 2023 events.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2022

non-hydropower renewable sources, including solar and wind, grows from 13% in 2021 to 17% in 2023. We forecast that the share of generation from natural gas will fall from 37% in 2021 to 34% by 2023 and the coal share will decline from 23% to 22%. The amount of solar power generating capacity operated by the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Fiedler Promotes Solar Energy Projects At Schools During Visit -- The Energy Age: Solar Energy News - 7 Tips On Buying Solar Panels; US Installs More Solar In 2023 Than Ever Before; Solar Panel Recycling; Community Solar -- The Energy Age Blog: The Latest On Wind Power -- The Energy Age Blog: The Latest On Heat Pumps -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: Environmentalists (..)

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A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) visits a hybrid power plant where “green” hydrogen is made using wind power and fed into the gas grid. A wind farm owned by General Electric around 50km south of Berlin, Germany. In addition, all new buildings will have to adhere to stricter efficiency standards from 1 January 2023.

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Acoel

MARCH 8, 2023

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Leslie Carothers During a pandemic paper purge, I found a corporate newsletter showing me and my boss, George David, then CEO of United Technologies Corporation, at the Earth Technologies Forum admiring a display captioned “Why is UTC a Leader on Climate Change?” See [link].

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2022

Other States/National/International -- CNN: Wind Power Generated More Electricity Than Coal, Nuclear For First Time, Right Behind Natural Gas -- AP: Wind Energy Company Kills 150 Eagles In U.S., What’s Your Community Doing? Pleads Guilty -- Reuters: Special Report: U.S.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 8, 2024

it’s not for nothing that 2023 has been called a banner year for state climate action. Maine Maine adopted legislation calling for the state to procure 3 GW of offshore wind power by 2040. State governments began cutting emissions at a time when the federal government was essentially doing nothing about climate change.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Shapiro Unveils Cap-And-Invest PA Climate Emissions Reduction Initiative To Reduce Carbon Pollution From Power Plants; Update Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards To Diversify Electric Generation, Improve Reliability [PaEN] -- Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Other States/National/International -- Utility Dive: Wind Power, Solar Energy PPA’s Increased 11.4% What’s Your Community Doing?

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2021

Fossil fuel, they argue, will still be needed in the near term as a backstop for the intermittency of solar and wind power and to keep consumer power bills affordable. Some scientists and energy experts say the U.S. can’t wholly abandon fossil fuel as it ramps up renewable energy sources.

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