Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 6, 2025

MISO South, over-reliant on gas and other power plants that were failing, couldnt access MISO Norths extra power due to low transmission capacity. Ratepayers in MISO South could use that more affordable power but cannot currently access it.

Fossil Fuels

A Greener Life

JULY 6, 2025

However, the country is diversifying its energy mix, and solar and wind power are expanding rapidly. In 2024, Brazil’s installed capacity for wind power reached approximately 22.6 GW, and solar capacity surpassed 25.5 GW, marking a significant shift toward non-hydropower renewable sources.

2025

Environmental News Bits

MARCH 27, 2025

Texas widened its lead as the countrys renewable energy leader in 2024, with growth in solar and wind power, according to federal data. Solar and wind also grew nationwide at the same time that coal continued on a long-term decline. Read the full story at Inside Climate News. renewable energy generation by a country mile

Renewable Energy

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 3, 2025

An electrolyzer powered by electricity with the average carbon intensity for the US grid (roughly equal to that from a gas plant) could produce hydrogen with a carbon intensity that is 70% more than that of SMR-produced hydrogenand more than 45 times what low-carbon options would produce. Is green hydrogen carbon-free?

Renewable Energy

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The UK had a record wind power year in 2022 Room for further gains Despite the decreasing price costs and the one predicted in the next decade, BNEF believes theres still room for further technological and economic gains.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Fracked gas companies are seeing less build-out of new natural gas power plants because solar and wind power are so cheap. And, unfortunately for them, the energy market is pointing in the opposite direction.

Natural Gas

A Greener Life

APRIL 5, 2025

The data also reveals a significant increase in solar generation, which increased by a whopping 37% compared to March 2024, while wind power grew by 12%. Compared to March 2024, fossil fuel generation declined by 2.5%. The future of the Inflation Reduction Act Individual states are in charge of their own energy decisions.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2025

The State of Renewable Energy 2025 documents the growth of six key clean energy technologies across the United States over the past decade and ranks states accordingly for solar power, wind power, battery storage, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Renewable Energy

A Greener Life

APRIL 21, 2025

By Shadia Haq Earth Day 2025 focuses on the theme Our Power, Our Planet and urges a global shift to renewable energy. 2025 The theme “Our Power, Our Planet” calls for tripling renewable energy by 2030. We look at this years goals, standout events, key participants, and the growing debate about its real impact.

Earth Day

Vermont Law

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Notably, the Biden Administration seeks to build 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030. However, the expansion of offshore wind is but one part of the Biden Administration’s strategy which includes the protection of 30% of all marine areas by 2030 and the elimination of greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

Ocean

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 21, 2025

The clean energy economy has been on an absolute rip-roaring tear. Critical to this explosive growth has been a series of strategic policies passed by Congress over the past several years: tactical investments, targeted incentives, and a deliberate commitment to establishing market certainty.

Clean Energy

Law Columbia

JUNE 30, 2025

Between 2018-2023, at least 30% of utility-scale wind and solar projects were cancelled during the siting process, largely because of community opposition, local ordinances, and zoning. While federal policy can have a significant impact on renewable energy development, local policy—and local sentiment—can be just as consequential.

Law

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Using an interactive online dashboard-- Renewables on the Rise 2024 -- documents the growth of six key clean energy technologies across the United States over the past decade and ranks states accordingly for solar power, wind power, battery storage, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Renewable Energy

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 12, 2024

will enable more than 15,000 megawatts (MWs) of new clean energy additions in Illinois, including nearly 10,000 MWs of wind power, more than 3,000 MWs of solar, and about 2,000 MWs of energy storage batteries. This is enough to power more than 3.5 In Illinois, MISO estimates that Tranche 2.1 Michigan Totaling $2.7

Clean Energy

Law Columbia

APRIL 11, 2025

Over the last five years, several states, including New York (2020), California (2022), Illinois (2023), and Michigan (2023) have adopted comprehensive permitting reforms that curtail the power of local governments to block development of large-scale renewable energy projects. Amicus brief filed by the Sabin Center and Goodman Acker P.C.

Renewable Energy

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 24, 2025

But they are also – to a greater or lesser extent – embracing the policy, environmental and economic opportunities that come with renewable power. Note to Readers: Restrictions placed on wind power permitting in the United States during the early days of Donald Trumps Presidency will have yet unknown impacts.

Government

Legal Planet

JULY 24, 2025

Offshore wind infrastructure: Offshore wind turbines and supporting systems that generate electricity through oceanic wind power transmitted to the electrical grid. The climate infrastructure types assessed include: Electric vehicle charging infrastructure: The charging stations that fuel electric vehicles (EVs).

Carbon Dioxide

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

18 Planet Philadelphia Radio Program Provides Updates On Wind Power, Local Green Energy Efforts -- PA Wilds Center: PA Wilds Makers Market On Oct. 17 -- Williamsport Sun: Oct. 17 National Hiking Day At Rider Park Will Offer Beautiful Views -- Oct. 19 In Cameron County -- CleanScapes, Partners Hold Oct. 22 , 1:00 p.m.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2025

"PITT OHIO's investments in renewable energy, power storage, and electric vehicles have enabled growth and hiring," said Justine Russ, Director of Sustainability and Business Intelligence at PITT OHIO. Both customers and employees support our renewable energy projects, notably our patented solar and wind-powered microgrid in Harmar, PA.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2025

Of Health, Penn State Project ECHO Host Feb.

Conservation

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 1, 2025

After a series of fits and starts, and close votes, the House and Senate have now agreed (along partisan lines) on a budget resolution which will serve as the foundation for a potential reconciliation package.

Clean Energy

Scientific American

JULY 16, 2025

This June construction began on a wind-powered underwater data center about six miles off the coast of Shanghai, one of China’s AI hubs. An artist’s rendering of a wind-powered underwater data center being built off the coast of Shanghai.

Wind Power

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

Tioga County [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front - Reid Frazier: Commonwealth Court Rules Elizabeth Twp., In Allegheny County Violated Its Own Zoning Ordinance To Allow Shale Gas Well Pad, Pipeline To Be Built In A Residential Area -- Environmental Hearing Board Denies Request To End Appeal Of Catalyst Energy, Inc.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

18 Planet Philadelphia Radio Program Provides Updates On Wind Power, Local Green Energy Efforts -- Reminder: Washington & Jefferson College To Host Pittsburgh Regional Carbon Capture Conference Oct.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

Shapiro Says President’s Voters Getting ‘Screwed Over’ [Video] -- PA Groups Say Federal Megabill Will Increase Pollution, Raise The Cost Of Living, Reduce Energy Choice [PaEN] -- WESA: Green Advocates: Federal Budget Bill Will Raise Electricity Costs, Cut Tax Credits For Solar, Wind Power -- Environmental Defense Fund: President Signs Bill That Will (..)

Conservation

Legal Planet

JUNE 19, 2025

Texas is #1 for wind power, #2 (and rising) for solar, and #3 for EVs. Solar and wind power are now cheaper sources of electricity than coal or natural gas. Fortunately, there are other arguments that may better appeal to them. You might begin by pointing out that clean energy isn’t just a liberal thing.

Clean Energy

Legal Planet

MARCH 29, 2025

Sometimes it makes more sense to build new generators close to the customers or take steps to encourage those customers to become more energy efficient or use less power during peak periods. Sometimes it might make better sense to deploy more solar and wind power.

Wind Power

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2025

Of Justice Agreement -- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Bay: Sept.

Natural Gas

Legal Planet

MAY 7, 2025

electricity generation for a whole month March 2025 thanks to record-high solar and wind power, according to data released by energy think tank Ember. Electricity! For the first time, fossil fuels provided less than half of U.S.

Fossil Fuels

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Vestas wind turbines at the Norther Wind Farm, Belgium. By Anders Lorenzen Unlike many of its competitors, Vestas , the Danish wind turbine manufacturer, has turned its fortunes around. After enduring some difficult years, in 2024, the worlds largest manufacturer of wind turbines recorded a profit of 3.27

2024

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 16, 2025

Those include issuing executive orders that seek to hit wind power hard both offshore and on land and to prop up coal power plants , which are increasingly uneconomic (and have always been bad for public health).

Clean Energy

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Trump vociferously favors fossil fuels and has criticized renewables, especially wind power and electric vehicles. But renewables have powerful corporate champions and trade associations with support across the aisle in Washington, D.C. He might relax enforcement of environmental rules or seek new subsidies for fossil fuels.

2025

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 17, 2025

Dozens more ships are being built or retrofitted to be part of the offshore wind revolution. Offshore wind makes electricity more reliable, particularly in winter While offshore wind power cant be turned on with the flip of a switch, it does provide a relatively steady supply of electricity.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

18 Planet Philadelphia Radio Program Provides Updates On Wind Power, Local Green Energy Efforts -- Community Advocates For Clean Energy Host Nov. Billion Hydrogen, Natural Gas Tax Credit, Shapiro Wants To Rewrite The Law To Boost Electricity Production -- Ohio River Valley Institute: Is The Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Coming Apart?

Conservation

Legal Planet

JULY 10, 2025

Good News Maine is trying again to build out wind power in the far north by seeking developers to build at least 1,200 megawatts of land-based wind capacity and a transmission line to carry the electricity produced to the central part of the state, reports Sarah Shemkus for Canary Media. 

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2025

Related Articles This Week: -- Solar Business Owners: PA Will Lose $156 Million If PA Senate, House Fail To Unlock Solar For All Funding [PaEN] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light Launches New Faith & Fossil Fuels Initiative; Invites Congregations, Individuals To Share Your Lived Experiences With Pollution [PaEN] -- Spotlight PA: Costs Of Amazon’s (..)

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2025

24 RiverWatch Video Report -- Centre Daily Times: Follow These Centre County Recycling Tips In 2025 -- Lock Haven Express: Penn State, DCNR Forest Health Briefing, Forest Landowners Conference March 6-8 In State College -- Jan. Ohio- $3.01

Natural Gas