Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

It adds Michigan to the growing list of states, including Illinois and Minnesota , that have adopted standards to increase renewable energy on the grid and move toward 100-percent decarbonization of the power sector. It also will expand energy efficiency programs, streamline utility-scale renewable project siting approvals, and more.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 19, 2022

Minnesota needs substantial investments now to build toward an equitable clean energy future. The bad news is, they have to find a compromise between two vastly different clean energy bills—by Monday. With such a wide gulf to cross, Minnesota could miss another opportunity to advance many key clean energy programs.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The end of the year can be a fine time for taking stock, and that’s true in the energy space just as in our personal lives. Lots of stories of clean energy progress caught my eye for 2021. Here are five of them–about renewable energy technologies and markets that seem particularly worthy of note and […].

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 30, 2023

And I love hearing about new renewable electricity records as spring unfolds. A few recent examples for that last love: California scored a new record for total generation from renewable energy in mid-April and a new record for solar production in mid-May. New York just broke its solar record.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 11, 2023

The post Rhode Island’s Renewable Energy Growth Program Gets Boost appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The project will also generate job growth, long-term investment, and savings opportunities for Rhode Island.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 21, 2022

The most consequential vote to advance a clean energy future won’t be happening in Washington, D.C., billion in new transmission investments to accommodate a shift to clean energy. billion in new transmission investments to accommodate a shift to clean energy. or your state capital next week. billion to $11.6

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 28, 2022

Last week was a big one for clean energy in Michigan. First, Union of Concerned Scientists and the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition released a new report on how Michigan and other states can achieve 100-percent renewable energy standards that benefit all communities. The Path Ahead.

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Cresforum

MARCH 13, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of renewable energy, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) emerged as a piece of legislation aimed at accelerating the adoption of clean energy practices have become a point of contention among political parties. If that were the case, we would have done it a long time ago,” Hopper said.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Two prominent factors driving growth are increasing affordability of renewable energy as technologies continue to mature and the opportunity to demonstrate sustainability commitments as public and investor pressure mounts for climate action.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The United States supports Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners in meeting their clean energy goals. Over the last two decades, energy demand in Southeast Asia increased by an average of 3% annually, according to the International Energy Agency’s Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2022.

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Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The group aims to turn waste from manufacturing into renewable natural gas. The post Farm Powered Strategic Alliance Grows, Turns Food Waste to Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The transition to clean energy is also expected to bring economic benefits to the state. According to a 2021 report by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, the clean energy industry is projected to create 27,000 new jobs and add $4.8 billion to the state's economy by 2030.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 6, 2023

Vertically integrated PV company Canadian Solar will supply 550MWh of battery storage equipment for developer Pulse Clean Energy’s UK projects. The post Canadian Solar Supplies 550MWh of Battery Storage to Pulse Clean Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Scientific American

APRIL 21, 2023

Renewable energy has seen considerable growth in recent years, but there is a long way to go to achieve a clean energy future that averts the worst effects of the climate crisis

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Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 2, 2023

With a portfolio of 8 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects and a development platform of over 24 GW, RWE Clean Energy has one of the largest development platforms in the US.

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Mayors from all over the country are making strides in their communities to be at the forefront of clean energy development. Mayor Lucas is a strong advocate for implementing renewable energy sources, including solar, where possible. “Not

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 4, 2022

2 renewable energy producer in the country after California. In fact, more than … Continue reading Who benefits from renewable energy subsidies? In Texas, it’s often fossil fuel companies that are fighting clean energy elsewhere.

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Cresforum

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Power Sector Resiliency: Keeping the Lights on While Reducing Emissions How can the United States keep the lights on while reducing global emissions and deploying utility-scale renewable energy resources? To see other panels from National Clean Energy Week, like and subscribe on YouTube. Watch the full discussion here.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JUNE 6, 2023

Masdar’s Renewable Energy portfolio holds investments from at least 40 nations. It just signed a deal to develop 2 gigawatts of solar and wind projects and 500 megawatts of battery energy storage in Central Asia.

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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. kWh per day. kWh per day.

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Law and Environment

AUGUST 11, 2022

5060 ), titled An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind, into law on Thursday August 11, 2022. Each electric distribution company will be directed to develop an electric-sector modernization plan to enable increased adoption of renewable energy and create a more reliable and resilient grid. Renewable Energy.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 6, 2022

Plans to phase out coal-fired and natural gas power plants before 2045 means steps are needed now to move Illinois to a more sustainable future … Continue reading Renewable energy project demonstrates efficiencies, benefits of clean energy geothermal systems.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 15, 2022

Clean energy installations in the U.S. dipped 3% in 2021 compared to 2020 as policy issues held back the potential for new wind and solar installations, according to a market report released by the American Clean Power Association (ACP). Read the full story at Utility Dive.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Lithium-ion batteries are essential for decarbonizing transportation through electric vehicles and building a resilient, renewable energy grid through energy storage batteries. Nearly every part of a renewable energy grid can be circular, with all outputs circulating back as inputs in a regenerative cycle.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 3, 2023

As the world shifts from fossil fuels to clean energy, Australia’s lithium sector is poised to match thermal coal’s importance within the next five years. Read more » The post Lithium Mining Boom Continues in Australia as Demand for Clean Energy Grows appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Law Columbia

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is chock-full of tax incentives for climate and clean energy projects. But these kinds of new players in the clean energy space face significant barriers as they pursue credit amounts beyond the base ITC credits, and some of these barriers are written right into the IRA itself.

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Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced that proposed amendments to the state’s Clean Energy Standard (CES) were finalized earlier this month without substantive changes from draft language initially proposed by the agencies in April 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2023

On April 11, PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center unveiled a new interactive map highlighting one renewable energy or energy efficiency project in each county of the Keystone State, showing the vibrancy and growth of the clean energy sector across Pennsylvania. Click Here to visit the map.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The post Leading the Charge: The Clean200 Reveals Top Corporations Paving the Way for Clean Energy Transition appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The United States dominated the 2023 Clean200 list with 42 companies, followed by China with 21 and Japan with 16.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 11, 2024

China is running away with clean energy expansion, with the E.U. following far behind

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 17, 2023

Ember, a non-profit think tank that aims to accelerate the transition to clean energy, releases its Global Electricity Review 2023. The post Ember’s Global Electricity Review 2023: Accelerating the Transition to Clean Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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E2 Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

8308)) includes two pivotal energy proposals: the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment Act and the Affordable Gas Transition Act. This post summarizes the key provisions of these proposals and discusses their potential impact on New York’s energy landscape.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The 2021 City Clean Energy Scorecard analyzes the efforts of 100 major U.S. cities to make buildings and transportation more energy efficient and scale up the use of renewable energy—and do so equitably. Read more →

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 24, 2023

The energy transition greatly benefits from accelerated PPAs as they drive the growth of clean energy capacity.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

In order for states in PJM to take full advantage of incentives under the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), PJM must remove barriers to meeting the market and policy demand for cheap and clean energy. The proposed reforms are very unlikely to meet total regional demand for new renewable generation through 2030.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 25, 2023

The new IQ8 Microinverters are designed to maximize energy production and can manage a continuous DC current of 14 amps, supporting higher-powered solar modules through increased energy harvesting. The post Enphase Energy Continues to Expand Clean Energy Offerings in Europe appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental Leader

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A new report shows how looking beyond only being carbon free could provide addition benefets in renewable energy developments. The post Looking Beyond Decarbonization Could Add Value to Clean Energy Projects appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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