Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Governments, including COP28 host the United Arab Emirates, acknowledge this fact. The world should be focused on collective efforts towards a managed decline in existing mining and drilling sites and the cessation of new coal, oil, and gas production, not its expansion.

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Fossil Fuels Climate Change Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 297

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 12, 2023

What happens when promise of electricity reliability fails in bad weather? How can gas power plant owners claim to be reliable but fail to make adequate efforts to purchase fuel? We know that consumers pay for electricity reliability and bear the cost when supplies are tight.

Fossil Fuels 185

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Electricity Regulations 185

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 16, 2024

Paying taxes helps governments to fund the services we all depend on, like education, healthcare and funding programs to tackle the climate crisis. Taxes also allow the federal government to provide subsidies to support a specific industry, like sports or culture, or to achieve a desired social outcome. Climate disasters cost us money.

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Fossil Fuels Electricity Renewable Energy Government 116

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 4, 2022

Germany is expected to increase its fossil fuel consumption for electricity generation in 2022, if its weather conditions and electricity demand are similar to 2021, a new analysis from Environmental Progress finds. With its 2021 and 2022 electricity generation profile, Germany would have missed its targets.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The best solution: Replace fossil fuels with renewable energy. Climate change is overwhelmingly caused by burning fossil fuels, and the most immediate path to avert climate disaster is to stop investing in those fuels and start powering our economy with an equitable transition to renewable energy.

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Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 305

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 4, 2023

And, while renewable energy is growing fast too, it’s not happening fast enough—and can never happen fast enough if its outpaced by fossil fuel expansion. As the IEA has noted in a recent report : “If oil and natural gas consumption were to evolve as projected under today’s policy settings, limiting the temperature rise to 1.5 °C

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

New federal renewable energy incentive programs are taking shape while local governments, businesses, farms, schools and residents are considering the vast opportunities offered by renewable energy. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ?

Renewable Energy 105

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Environmental Protection Electricity 105

Legal Planet

AUGUST 9, 2021

Sources of renewable energy, such as Iowa wind farms, are often located far from the urban centers that need the power. Transmission also helps to deal with weather issues that may impact renewables: even if it’s too cloudy for solar in one state, the sun may be shining a state or two over.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Government Natural Gas 246

Legal Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Even so, it compares favorably with the national governments in places like the U.S. According to the Energy Information Agency , South Korea’s power sector is heavily reliant on fossil fuels. 50% coal, 26% gas, and 25% nuclear. Renewables are relatively small, at only 6%, but growing rapidly, having doubled from 2010 to 2019.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

The planning process is supported by EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which offers a unique opportunity to help state and local governments develop strategies to reduce harmful pollution and address environmental justice concerns, while building the infrastructure, industry, and competitive economy for a clean energy future.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity 108

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Unfortunately, the very source of the TVA’s grid failure during Winter Storm Elliott in the winter of 2022 is the same source of energy that the TVA is now doubling down on : gas. Note: “Natural gas” is an industry misnomer; UCS considers methane, fossil gas, and gas to be much more appropriate terms for this energy source.)

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Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Renewable Energy Climate Change 181

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 9, 2021

In Canada, the federal government is pledging more money to provide clean water to Indigenous peoples. The Canadian government had pledged to resolve all boil-water advisories on First Nations reserves by March, but it did not meet that deadline. They can harness the chemical energy in sewage sludge to produce methane-rich biogas.

Renewable Energy 130

Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Electricity 130

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 3, 2023

Last year’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) included a clean hydrogen production tax credit (known as “45V”) that is one of a slew of new incentives intended to help catalyze the next and necessary phase of advancing the nation’s clean energy transition as a whole. This won’t be a problem in the future when renewable energy predominates.

Clean Energy 233

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Electricity Renewable Energy 233

Enviromental Defense

MAY 7, 2024

CCS is a multi-billion dollar boondoggle that doesn’t come close to the hype, has significant safety risks, and is a substantial distraction from real climate solutions, such as building more renewable energy, increasing electricity transmission infrastructure, and developing and using storage technology. Want proof?

Fossil Fuels 111

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy Solar Power 111

Legal Planet

MARCH 6, 2023

But with the recent influx of government incentives for hydrogen production, new and improving production and storage technologies, and greater political will than ever before, H 2 ’s reputation is gaining favor. All this is not to say there is no place for hydrogen in a clean energy future.

Natural Gas 147

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Carbon Dioxide 147

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Factbook, produced annually by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) and BloombergNEF, provides valuable year-over-year data and insights on the American energy transformation. electricity supply in 2023.

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2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy Natural Gas 77

Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

First off, some facts and figures from Ember, which recently stated that both fossil fuels generation and CO2 emissions from the European electricity sector fell 19 percent last year alone. Renewables now account for 44% of the EU electricity mix and wind power is now producing more electricity than natural gas.

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Fossil Fuels Wind Power Electricity Renewable Energy 52

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Already greenhouse gas emissions from Ontario’s gas plants are set to increase by almost 400 per cent by 2030 and by more than 600 per cent by 2040 (compared to the 2017 level). While it’s true that electricity demand is growing, it’s simply not the case that Ontario needs additional gas plants to meet its energy needs.

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Electricity Greenhouse Renewable Energy 2017 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Climate Envoy Kerry: No Rolling Back Clean Energy Transition PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Inquirer: 100 Days: A Look At Shapiro’s ‘Common Ground’ Approach To Governing One Of The Nation’s Most Politically Divided States -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania’s House Takeover - A Tale Of Two Speakers - By Fmr Rep.

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Earth Day Politics Fossil Fuels 102

Law Columbia

JUNE 27, 2023

Direct pay – which is already in effect as of January 1, 2023 – allows tax-exempt entities, including local governments, to claim the value of certain clean energy and other tax credits as a cash payment, rather than as an offset to tax liability that they do not have.

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Regulations Renewable Energy Government Clean Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 Administrator Adam Ortiz, PennVEST Chairman Dr. Brian Regli, and local government partners to celebrate Earth Month and highlight the partnership between federal, state, and local governments to fight climate change. billion pool established by the IRA and administered by the EPA. 27 Released 1.1

Climate Change 97

Climate Change Renewable Energy Natural Gas Government 97

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. Improve Energy Storage.

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Solar Power Wind Power Renewable Energy Electricity 110

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The text of the letter follows-- Dear Governor Shapiro-- We, the undersigned non-profit organizations, businesses, local government officials, and community groups, write to express our concerns with your recently announced statewide initiative: Pennsylvania Gets It Done: A Ten-Year Strategic Plan for Economic Development in Pennsylvania.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Climate Change 79

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A quick glance at the latest data from CARB shows there are three large and growing sources of credits: bio-based diesel, biomethane and electricity. Bio-based diesel, biomethane and electricity are the largest and fastest growing sources of LCFS credits in recent years.

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Fossil Fuels Regulations Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 274

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Enbridge promises to blend some hydrogen with natural gas, but that’s just a dangerous distraction. Blending a small amount of hydrogen into a gas plant won’t meaningfully reduce emissions. These are not real solutions. One is a subsidy to Enbridge—a fossil fuel giant—to build a fossil fuel power plant.

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Fossil Fuels Nitrogen Oxides Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 58

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Perhaps one question for those lawmakers is, “How long can our nation continue to rely on an extremely wasteful system for generating electricity?” Generating electricity by burning fossil fuels is a wasteful process. No question that our standard of living was built on cheap energy from fossil fuels.

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Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Waste Electricity 52

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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Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Electricity Natural Gas 293

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The PJM Interconnection released the third phase of PJM’s ongoing study of impacts associated with the energy transition, published February 24, that explores the pace of resource retirements and replacements through 2030 and highlights potential reliability risks to meeting growing electricity demand.

Fossil Fuels 71

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 2030 Natural Gas 71

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2022

The PA Solar Center is inviting residents to sign the Energy Freedom For Pennsylvania Petition to let legislators know that it's finally time for Pennsylvania to diversify our energy market with more renewables that will stabilize electricity prices, protect us from volatile price swings of fossil fuels, and create a more reliable grid.

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Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2023

WEDNESDAY 10:00: House Local Government Committee meets to consider House Bill 31 (Struzzi-R-Indiana) authorize boroughs and cities to adopt stormwater management fees; House Bill 32 (Struzzi-R-Indiana) authorize Townships of the First Class adopt stormwater management fees. Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online. Read more here.

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Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 107

Circle of Blue

APRIL 5, 2023

Vanuatu , vulnerable to the effects of climate change and global warming, brings the question of other governments’ climate inaction to the world’s highest court. Unseasonal snow throughout the western Balkans is elevating the risk of floods, electricity shutoffs, and traffic accidents. billion natural gas project.

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2023 Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 147

A Greener Life

MAY 20, 2022

However, specialists are calling for a broader restructuring of entrenched economic and energy models, which depend largely on the exploitation of fossil fuels – primarily natural gas – as well as the distribution of the resources derived from their sale, and the subsidised supply of hydrocarbons to the domestic market.

Solar Power 98

Solar Power Fossil Fuels Radiation Natural Gas 98

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2023

In the middle of a climate crisis, Ontario is following through on what it said it would do by announcing a flurry of “natural” gas plant projects across Southern Ontario. Natural” gas… sounds good, right? The name is a misleading and cunning rebrand of fossil gas by the oil and gas industry. It’s a win-win.

Electricity 98

Electricity Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Wind Power 98

Enviromental Defense

MAY 16, 2023

Statement from Lana Goldberg, Ontario Climate Program Manager Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat – It is irresponsible for the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to be procuring new polluting gas plants in the midst of a climate crisis.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 16, 2021

These facts make energy law central to one of the biggest issues now facing humanity. The resulting government policies are forcing radical change on the energy system of a kind not seen in a century or more. Smaller generators have now become more economical, whether in the form of renewables or natural gas powerplants.

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Law Fossil Fuels Regulations Electricity 183

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Providing government financial support for these false solutions diverts funds from proven, cost-effective climate solutions including electrification and grid modernization, renewable energy generation and storage, and energy efficiency. The oil and gas industry is hard at work lobbying for governments to subsidize CCUS.

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Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions 104

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 28, 2023

Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate: Today’s budget does include significant investments in renewable energy and electrification, however, the support given to climate solutions is still a fraction of what is being spent on subsidizing the fossil fuels that are causing the climate emergency.

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2023 Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Deforestation 103