PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Josh Shapiro joined Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil, Constellation President & CEO Joseph Dominguez, and Lightsource bp Senior Vice President Alyssa Edwards to unveil the Commonwealth’s renewable energy initiative, the Pennsylvania Project to Utilize Light and Solar Energy (PA PULSE).

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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. However, as we replace fossil fuels with clean electricity for heating and transportation to meet our climate goals, these peak demands will increasingly shift to the winter in many parts of the country.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2023

This article first appeared on TribLive.com August 2, 2023 -- Local nonprofits with a commitment to clean energy/utility efficiency can win $50,000 and media coverage through a new program from Citizens Financial Group and Trib Total Media. In Pittsburgh, 53 nonprofits have been honored, receiving more than $1.5

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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. Deployment of solar power – More solar photovoltaic systems will be installed on available rooftop spaces of airport buildings at Changi Airport and Seletar Airport.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 22, 2022

Unfortunately, the Minnesota Legislature failed to act on climate and clean energy investments this session, leaving progress toward a more affordable, equitable, healthy Minnesota on the table. Most Minnesotans are familiar with their local electricity utility, since that’s who bills them for electricity they provide.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 3, 2024

In a new report , the Sabin Center identifies and examines 33 of the most pervasive false claims about solar energy, wind energy, and electric vehicles, with the aim of promoting a more informed discussion. jobs ( it does not ).

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Statement by Keith Brooks, Programs Director Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – We are very happy to see the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) proposal to procure 5,000 megawatts (MW) of non-emitting renewable electricity in the coming years.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 8, 2023

When you think of solar power , California undoubtedly comes to mind. The state’s strong climate goals paired with abundant sunshine have helped California reach record rooftop and utility-scale solar buildout. Out of the 5,700 megawatts of installed community solar in the country, less than 1% of that is in California.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2024

Department of Energy announced up to $475 million in funding for five projects in Arizona, Kentucky, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia to accelerate clean energy deployment on current and former mine land. The project expects to create more than 750 construction jobs and six operations jobs, while providing $1.1

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A Greener Life

MAY 20, 2022

The new 100 MW Oruro solar plant is a boost to Bolivia’s energy transition, but there are obstacles to harnessing the radiation potential of its western highlands. Perched at 3,730 metres above sea level in the community of Ancotanga, the Oruro solar power plant is one of the flagship projects in Bolivia’s energy transition.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 31, 2022

For California power grid experts, September is a nerve-wracking month, still very much part of danger season on the West Coast. At any point in the summer, extreme heat could trigger electricity supply shortages and rotating power outages. But September is the month when this type of power outage is most likely in California.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 13, 2022

We already have so many of the foundational technological building blocks of the clean energy transition at hand: renewables, energy efficiency, energy storage, and pathways to electrifying a vast array of energy end uses. Now we need to rapidly accelerate the clean energy momentum already underway.

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Environmental Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The US Department of Energy released a study last Wednesday that suggests solar power could provide 35% of the nation’s electricity supply by 2035 and 45% by 2050. The post Solar Could Supply Nearly Half of US’s Electricity Needs by 2050: DOE appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

“Today Pennsylvanians have the ability to get their energy straight from their rooftops,” said Ellie Kerns, Climate and Clean Energy Associate with PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center. Solar energy stands as an abundant and affordable solution crucial to America's transition to renewable sources.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2023

Fortunately, solutions like energy storage and clean energy technologies can provide safe, reliable, and equitable power during severe weather conditions. People receiving medical support at home often require the use of various electric-powered equipment for their care.

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Environmental Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The US Department of Energy released a study last Wednesday that suggests solar power could provide 35% of the nation’s electricity supply by 2035 and 45% by 2050. The post Solar Could Supply Nearly Half of US’s Electricity Needs by 2050: DOE appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 22, 2022

We all know that to successfully address climate change we need to phase out fossil fuels and switch to electric power. A s we transition our homes and vehicles to electric power, it’s imperative that the electricity sector be clean. Take Action: Tell Ontario to phase out polluting gas power.

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Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Other research and development opportunities identified include innovation in energy storage, alternative biofuels, electric vehicle batteries, and advanced wind and solar power. We will be tracking future funding announcements under this initiative.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2023

The webinars are divided into funding areas: Electric Power; Agriculture and Working Lands; Tribal Programs; Transportation; Buildings; and Industrial and Waste. Environmental Protection Agency is hosting a series of webinars the week of August 7 on Investing in America - Climate Action Funding Fair.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This proposal would bring real benefits, because large-scale clean energy projects , including all three categories of projects included in the proposal–solar, transmission, and storage–are necessary to meet the United States’ goal of 100% clean electricity by 2035.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 27, 2022

High energy prices have caused a record transfer of wealth from consumers to producers, leading to a $2 trillion windfall for fossil fuel producers above their 2021 net income even as many millions have been thrust into energy poverty. ” Source: IEA World Energy Outlook 2022. According to the IEA, “From USD 1.3

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Instead of investing in clean energy, the fossil fuel industry perpetuates the problem and erodes public trust. The cost of wind and solar power have been falling for over a decade, making them the world’s cheapest source of new electricity. billion on advertising.

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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. 16 Webinar: Why Should We Care About, Advocate For A Climate-Friendly Federal Farm Bill?

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2023

"Solar leverages state and federal dollars to support the creation of solar arrays at public schools across the Commonwealth. It will save school districts and taxpayers money, create new learning opportunities and invest in statewide clean energy,” she added.

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HumanNature

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University There is a renewable energy revolution happening all over the world: costs for renewable energy have dropped significantly in the last 10 years and the world is starting to adopt the technology at a very fast pace. This would cost $17.10

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JANZEN AG

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In article, Wells Fargo Economist: Biggest Threat to Farming is Tesla , the author more pointedly explains that the adoption of electric vehicles by consumers is the biggest direct threat to ethanol , and therefore the biggest indirect threat to Midwestern row-crop farming that relies on ethanol demand to boost commodity prices.

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 15, 2024

The government has gone from ripping out electric vehicle charging stations to championing the manufacture of EVs, and from canceling 750 renewable power projects to, very recently, announcing plans to build new wind and solar power.

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A Greener Life

AUGUST 27, 2021

The installation of solar panels in Brazil is increasing amidst the water crisis. With fears of energy rationing and rising electricity bills, farmers and livestock breeders opt for sustainability and self-sufficiency. of the country’s energy generation. ” Solar in Brazil: Economy and preservation.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

The federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides unprecedented incentives to go solar. Learn how schools can access this funding to save money by permanently reducing your electric bill! Join Philadelphia Solar Energy Association and PHENND Sustainability for a preview of the Solar Schools Toolkit.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2022

The amount of solar energy at K-12 schools in Pennsylvania doubled since 2020, according to a new statewide report on schools' adoption of solar published by Generation180 , a clean energy nonprofit. Despite the pandemic, the solar capacity on K-12 schools rose from 14.5

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 6, 2023

The energy created is used by Thames Water in their water treatment plant. But floating solar panels do more than generate electricity. Solar PV doesn’t perform as well when it overheats, which means that production can be sub-optimal on hot summer days. First, it’s good for the panels.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 20, 2022

US ratepayers very likely will pay even more for electricity and heating this winter compared to the already-expensive winter of 2021-2022. The US Energy Information Administration is forecasting the wholesale price of gas to reach its highest level since the winter of 2009-2010 in inflation-adjusted terms.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

Comments By Award Winners “At Eaton, we’re simplifying the energy transition and accelerating sustainable energy systems to power our operations, customers and communities.” We know that clean, renewable, and affordable energy must be at the center of that transition." billion annually. The current 0.5

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

By Odette Mucha , Vote Solar and Liz Robinson , Philadelphia Solar Energy Association As we know, solar power provides a wide range of benefits to Pennsylvanians. It creates local jobs, with Pennsylvania currently home to over 400 solar companies with over 4,300 solar workers. What is energy storage?

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Inside Climate News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

By ICN Staff In 2023, clean energy progress and the horrors of a radically warming climate fought almost to a draw. The push and pull of progress and catastrophe made 2023 one of the most discordant—and consequential—years for the world’s climate.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

All across the country, coal- and gas-fired power plants are still running, still polluting, and still showing signs of staying relentlessly online. The ongoing pollution from these power plants is an affront to public health and wildly incompatible with every climate ambition this country —and this world—has.

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