Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 19, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently developing a regulation to reduce climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from trucks, known as the Phase 3 GHG standards, which would in theory result in increased adoption of electric trucks. Adapted from Table A2 in ICCT’s January 2023 study mentioned above.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2023

Now it’s on to the state Senate, where the question is: Will this be the year Minnesota sets a path toward 100-percent carbon-free electricity? Those scenarios showed that the IRA would accelerate solar and wind deployment and reduce carbon emissions to 80 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.

Electricity 221

Electricity Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 221

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

On September 21, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced DCNR will produce or purchase 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. gigawatt hours of electricity by 2030 with a plan to have the department produce 15.5 DCNR expects to use 28.7

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2030 Electricity Clean Energy Natural Resources 86

Environmental Leader

JULY 19, 2022

Emerson, a technology and software solutions company, has joined RE100, a global initiative bringing together businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. The post How Emerson Will Reach 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 12, 2024

Fossil gas power plants currently provide the largest source of electricity generation and capacity in the United States. To meet our climate goals and reach net zero emissions by 2050, most studies show that we need to dramatically reduce gas use for generating electricity, heating homes and businesses, and running industrial processes.

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Fossil Fuels Electricity 2030 Clean Energy 239

A Greener Life

AUGUST 2, 2023

billion of hydropower investments by 2030. Fossil fuels currently account for around 60% of electricity generation , a share that it aims to reduce to 35% by 2030 through the expansion of renewables, including hydropower, and in particular wind and solar. The Agua del Toro dam in Mendoza, Argentina. Are its goals realistic?

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Renewable Energy 2030 Fossil Fuels Electricity 95

Law and Environment

JANUARY 24, 2023

This past year represents a real turning point in the transition to electric vehicles, demonstrated by new major incentives and regulatory activities at both federal and state government levels and several notable accomplishments in the private sector. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan $9,397,238 actual FY 2022.

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Electricity 2022 2028 2027 130

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Moving the requirement for 100 percent zero-emissions HDV sales up to 2036 from 2040 would result in more than 130,000 additional electric trucks on the road in 2050, according to research recently contracted by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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Electricity Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides Regulations 237

Environmental Leader

JULY 14, 2021

Microsoft has announced that by 2030 the company will have 100% of its electricity consumption, 100% of the time, matched by zero carbon energy purchases. The post Microsoft Announces New 100/100/0 Commitment By 2030 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Over the last 12 months, Read more ».

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2030 2025 Electricity Renewable Energy 124

Environmental Law Reporter

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Share of Electricity in Total Final Energy Consumption, 2005-2030. Rachel Jean-Baptiste. Tue, 11/01/2022 - 05:04.

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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. Last year, Congress passed the most ambitious climate bill ever enacted, the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Carbon Emissions Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2030 295

New Scientist

MAY 18, 2022

A wave of huge offshore wind farms is expected to produce such a glut of inexpensive power that Great Britain soon stops being a net importer of electricity

Electricity 98

Electricity 2030 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% from other sources. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 102

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

By John Quigley, Kleinman Center For Energy Policy , University of Pennsylvania The challenge of decarbonizing the electricity grid while ensuring its reliability is acute in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth is the nation’s third-largest electricity producer , and exports more of it than any other state. per year over the next ten years.

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Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 110

Environmental Leader

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

billion in batteries and battery production by 2030, with a goal of reducing the costs of battery technology for electric vehicles (EV) by as much as 50% as well as to develop a supply system that…. The post Toyota to Invest Billions in Batteries by 2030 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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2030 Electricity Technology Technology 93

Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The amendments are intended to accelerate progress towards decarbonization of the electricity sector and further ensure the state meets its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The CES, first enacted in 2017, requires retail sellers of electricity in Massachusetts to provide increasing quantities of clean electricity over time.

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Clean Energy Electricity Renewable Energy 2030 130

Environmental Leader

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

billion in batteries and battery production by 2030, with a goal of reducing the costs of battery technology for electric vehicles (EV) by as much as 50% as well as to develop a supply system that…. The post Toyota to Invest Billions in Batteries by 2030 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

2030 90

2030 Electricity Technology Technology 90

Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 24, 2023

By 2030, EVs will represent half of the global volume: two-thirds of European commercial vehicle sales will be all-electric or plug-in hybrid by 2030, and all European commercial vehicles will be zero emission by 2035. By 2026, Ford Motor Company will produce more than 2 million EVs.

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2026 2030 Electricity Renewable Energy 279

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

The Pittsburgh 2030 District , a project of the Green Building Alliance , has released its 2022 Progress Report , revealing District property partners have reduced carbon emissions by 44.8% This achievement moves the District within range of reaching its target goal of 50-65% reduction in carbon emissions before the 2030 deadline.

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Carbon Emissions 2030 Paris Agreement Natural Gas 97

Edouard Stenger

JANUARY 9, 2024

This is why one can rejoice that the European Parliament adopted in October a resolution calling to double cycling in Europe by 2030. With the right infrastructure, cycling is probably the best way to go around town or cover short distances. This is the most ambitious initiative on cycling to date in Europe.

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2030 Air Pollution Greenhouse Electricity 52

Environmental Leader

MARCH 25, 2022

BMW wants to mass-produce hydrogen fuel-cell cars by 2030. The post Hydrogen or Electricity? Volkswagen is more focused on e-mobility. Either way, commercial and industrial users will see the benefits of lower cost. Carmakers take Different Paths appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Electricity 112

Electricity 2030 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 112

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 3, 2023

Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) sets a bold goal for the state—no carbon pollution from electricity generation by 2045, which means zero global warming emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. CEJA also extends the state’s successful energy efficiency programs and expands the savings goals utilities must meet.

Electricity 223

Electricity Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Waste 223

Environmental Leader

MARCH 25, 2022

BMW wants to mass-produce hydrogen fuel-cell cars by 2030. The post Hydrogen or Electricity? Volkswagen is more focused on e-mobility. Either way, commercial and industrial users will see the benefits of lower cost. Carmakers take Different Paths appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Electricity 90

Electricity 2030 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 90

Environmental Leader

JUNE 21, 2021

National Grid, a major utility in the UK and US, joined EV100 earlier this month, committing to transition its fleet of over 5,700 vehicles to electric – 2,879 vehicles in the UK and 2,905 vehicles in the US – and install charging for staff at all locations by 2030. EV100. Read more ».

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2030 Electricity Renewable Energy 79

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Effectively prohibited California utilities from using electricity from coal-fired generation. Renewable energy target raised to 50% by 2030. Requires reducing GHG to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. 2009 CARB established Low Carbon Fuel Standard for vehicles. 2015 SB350.

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Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy Climate Change 2002 231

Environmental Leader

JULY 22, 2022

Home Depot’s stores will run entirely on renewable energy by 2030. The post Home Depot Has Cut Electricity Consumption by 44% Since 2010. Solar will provide 75% of that by the end of 2023. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

2010 91

2010 Electricity Renewable Energy 2030 91

Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The goal is carbon neutrality for its internal operations and the electricity it produces by 2030. While Vestas conspicuously helps other enterprises achieve their energy goals by making and selling wind turbines, it is quietly trying to decarbonize its internal operations.

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2030 Electricity Renewable Energy Recycling 264

Law and Environment

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Can New York State satisfy nearly 30 percent of its electricity needs with solar projects less than five megawatts in size by the year 2030? billion in NY-Sun Program funding to achieve the incremental four GW target by 2030. Ratepayer Costs. Through the Roadmap, NYSERDA requests a total budget of nearly $1.5

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2030 Clean Energy Regulations Law 130

A Greener Life

AUGUST 29, 2022

The Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index , or GEMRIX, is an attempt to track the transition internationally, and it sorts countries into a variety of categories. As I’ve written about before, Norway began the journey into electric mobility decades before anyone else. At the top comes Norway in a league of its own.

Electricity 98

Electricity Air Pollution 2030 Government 98

Legal Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

The EIA reports that: “Fossil fuel sources accounted for about 69% of South Korea’s electricity generation in 2019, and the share of nuclear power accounted for 25%. Coal-fired power, which is a baseload source, is the dominant fossil fuel used to generate electricity (40%), and natural gas-fired capacity is the second-largest source (26%).”.

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Climate Change Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement 2030 246

A Greener Life

JUNE 27, 2022

In March, start-up BasiGo became the first company to launch an electric passenger bus in Kenya. We selected BYD because they are the largest manufacturer of electric buses globally and they are known for battery technology that is state-of-the-art,” BasiGo co-founder and CEO Jit Bhattacharya told China Dialogue. million in funding.

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Electricity Greenhouse 2030 2020 97

Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The goal is carbon neutrality for its internal operations and the electricity it produces by 2030. While Vestas conspicuously helps other enterprises achieve their energy goals by making and selling wind turbines, it is quietly trying to decarbonize its internal operations.

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2030 Electricity Renewable Energy Recycling 246

Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will also launch 12 key initiatives, including a levy on sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon electricity imports. This target will be raised to 3-5% by 2030, subject to the availability and adoption of SAF across the globe. Davies , Farhana Sharmeen , Michael D.

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Solar Power 2019 Biofuels 2030 130

Yale E360

JUNE 16, 2022

The European Union relies heavily on Russia to supply nickel and other metals for electric vehicle batteries and other renewable technologies. War-related price increases and shortages of these metals could hinder Europe’s drive to sharply cut emissions by 2030 and beyond. Read more on E360 ?.

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2030 Electricity Technology Technology 262

Legal Planet

JUNE 2, 2022

Scotland set a 2020 goal of 100% renewable energy electricity generation. This covers electricity, heating, transportation, etc., and is separate from their 2020 goal which centered just on electricity. There is an interim target of 75% reduction of 1990 levels by 2030. Committed to net-zero by 2030. Nottingham.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2024

Representative Matt Cartwright and other federal officials announced the an electric vehicle charging station in Luzerne County is the first completed with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding in Pennsylvania. Visit PennDOT's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program webpage to learn more about this program.

Electricity 103

Electricity Law Clean Energy Climate Change 103

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Fifteen percent of electricity is renewable. Renewables are a third of electricity consumption. Renewables are 42% of electricity. Climate Action Act is adopted, with a 2050 net-zero target and 55% cuts by 2030 compared with 1990. New rates are large enough to spark expansion of renewable industry.

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Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions 2030 260