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The energy transition is already happening, and it’s being led by our Indigenous communities

Enviromental Defense

In 2013, I returned to university to complete a master’s degree with a research focus on energy transition. By 2015, I successfully completed my first solar implementation in my home community which was Little Buffalo’s first grid-connected solar project that powers our health centre.

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House Hearing: Shapiro Administration Supports Expanding Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards; Renewables Lower Energy Costs; Increase Grid Reliability; More Work Needed To Improve Gas Reliability

PA Environment Daily

Finally, the market is ready and historic opportunities available through the federal Inflation Reduction Act will help to build and develop clean energy projects in our communities and re-establish Pennsylvania as a diverse energy leader.” million each year to rural landowners that host clean energy projects on their property.

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Analysis: Small solar projects help to power Argentina’s energy transition

A Greener Life

In 2013, the Armstrong cooperative submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to install s olar panels in the town and generate its own electricity, instead of purchasing from the national grid. This project also allowed the environmental issue to gain momentum in the city,” Airasca said.

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Mining Raw Materials for Solar Panels: Problems and Solutions

Union of Concerned Scientists

A transition to 100% clean energy is an urgent priority worldwide to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change and preserve a livable planet. Solar power is jetting us towards that goal. gigawatts (GW) of solar power, enough power to provide electricity for one third of the households in Los Angeles.

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California’s Residential Electricity Rate Reform – An Analysis

Columbia Climate Law

In the classic “ Duck Curve ” scenario, overall grid electricity demand will be low on a relatively cool day due to reduced use of air-conditioning, and solar energy will make up a greater portion of total energy use. In the evening, energy demand suddenly increases when solar power does not function.

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PennEnvironment: Pennsylvania Ranks 48th In US For Renewable Energy Growth

PA Environment Daily

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.

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1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told?

PA Environment Daily

Comitta To Introduce Bill Investing RGGI Proceeds In Helping Communities & Workers In Clean Energy Transition, Environmental Justice Areas, Promote Energy Efficiency -- Rep. -- Natural Lands, Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Host Feb.