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How Many Minerals Do We Really Need for EV Batteries? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

Electric vehicles (EVs) are a cleaner option than gasoline alternatives and are essential for reducing emissions that cause climate change and illnesses. But how we get to fully electric matters. Implementing strategies that result in better EV efficiency, right-sized range, and reduced VMT will result in savings of 1.5 Dunn et al.,

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UCS Expert Testifies on the New Clean Electricity Tax Credits

Union of Concerned Scientists

Earlier this month, the US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service hosted a public hearing on their recent proposed rules governing implementation of the Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and the Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit. My testimony is copied below. REG-119283-23.

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Income-Based Electric Bills: Fact and Fiction

Legal Planet

Under new legislation, California is moving to a novel system that includes income-based fixed charges for electricity. Public utility commissions are tasked with designing retail electricity rates that allow utilities to cover their costs and ensure that customers receive reliable and affordable electricity service.

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107 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

-- Chesapeake Bay Journal: Volunteer Laurie Barr Leads Hunt For Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells In Pennsylvania - By Ad Crable [PaEN] -- FracTracker Alliance Announces 2024 Community Sentinel Award Recipients To Be Honored Dec. 12 (In-Person), Dec. Partnership For The Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit Feb.

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116 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Thank you for your leadership! -- PUC Urges Pennsylvanians To Prepare Now For Winter Storms [PaEN] -- Utility Dive: North American Electric Reliability Corp. Issues Electric Grid Reliability Warning Ahead Of Expected Winter Storm In Eastern US Starting Jan. 13 -- Pike Conservation District: Pike/Wayne Counties Contractors Workshop Feb.

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125 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

20 RiverWatch Video Report -- Post-Gazette: PA Farmers Turning To No-Till Farming Focusing On Bottom Line, Human Health -- Penn State Extension Conservation Cornerstone: Jan.

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PUC Urges Electricity Customers To Start Shopping, Conserve Energy To Help Avoid Impact Of June 1 Rate Increases Of Between 5% and 16% On Most Electric Bills

PA Environment Daily

On May 21, the Public Utility Commission warned consumers new default electric service prices taking effect on June 1 will increase most residential electric bills between 5% and 16%. That makes efficiency and conservation more important than ever. Note: Multiple sources have blamed rising power demands from A.I. Read more here.