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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

A Greener Life

Despite a significant uptake of renewable energy, India still relies on coal plants for more than half of its installed electricity supply. By Rejimon Kuttappan Along with a major expansion of renewable energy, India is also pushing for big increases in its coal production, casting doubt on its climate commitments.

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Statement on IESO Contracting New Polluting Gas Power

Enviromental Defense

Ramping up “natural” gas – a fossil fuel – to generate electricity across Southern Ontario will come at a high cost to both the public and the environment, especially when there are cheaper and cleaner alternatives available. It is clear that hydrogen is being used as an excuse to build new gas plants.

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Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority To Buy More Wind Energy From Western PA Energy Consortium

PA Environment Daily

Committed to fostering sustainable practices, PWSA has been an active participant in WPEC's clean energy initiatives since 2008. To advance its renewable energy goals, WPEC, in collaboration with PWSA, initiated this amendment to the original Direct Energy Agreement.

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Right on Energy: Section 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit  

Cresforum

Clean hydrogen production relies either on electricity, which may be generated through renewable or fossil fuel resources; or directly on fossil fuels, via steam methane reformation (SMR) or coal gasification accompanied by carbon capture, or via methane pyrolysis. According to one estimate , the U.S.

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Book review: A grand survey of climate hope

A Greener Life

They might have a business person at the centre of the story, whether it is the Indian green energy entrepreneur, Sumant Sinha, or even the tech billionaire Bill Gates, but the issues are about government policies. billion tonnes by 2029-30. But this is precisely where the challenge is.

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Cities & the Inflation Reduction Act

Law Columbia

cities move toward their greenhouse gas reduction goals via a cleaner national electric grid, increased vehicle and building electrification, and new distributed renewable energy resources. The funding is set to remain available until September 30, 2029. The funding is set to remain available through September 30, 2029.

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Climate Choices Part II — Session Law 2021-165 (Carbon Reduction Plan)

Smith Enviorment

For example, the NCUC has asked for information on the impact of federal subsidies and tax incentives (such as those in the Inflation Reduction Act) that may reduce some renewable energy costs. The order also directs Duke Energy to further evaluate both onshore and offshore wind projects.

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