Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 22, 2024

When it comes to the transition to clean energy, 2023 was quite a year for progress: record-breaking amounts of solar installed in the United States, a solid drop in carbon emissions from the US power sector, more than one million electric vehicles sold in the country for the first time, “breakneck” growth in renewable energy globally, and more.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 31, 2024

That’s because countries previously agreed under the Paris Agreement that, by the end of 2024, they would decide on the new quantum of climate finance for lower-income countries, building on the previous target of $100 billion/year. Here’s what’s on the agenda at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, and why it matters.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Global spending on clean energy technologies and infrastructure is on track to hit $2 trillion in 2024. Read the full story at ESG Dive. Much of this funding is slated to be put toward renewables, electric vehicles, low-emission fuels, storage solutions, nuclear power and other green technology.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

On April 25, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the release of the 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Update and 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment Report. Click Here for a copy of the 2024 Climate Action Plan Update. Click Here for the 2024 limate Impacts Assessment Report. Read more here.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Taking into consideration all the bills presented throughout the year, the overall veto rate for the 2024 session was 16% out of 1,200 total bills per CalMatters. The 2024 veto rate is on par with previous years. This passage is another move toward protecting the health of disadvantaged frontline communities in California.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Implementing strategies that result in better EV efficiency, right-sized range, and reduced VMT will result in savings of 1.5 million metric tons of newly mined lithium from 2025 to 2050. This estimate includes lithium demand for passenger vehicles and transit and assumes all sales are electrified by 2035. Dunn et al., Dunn et al.,

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 15, 2023

Buildings account for more than 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in the state, and the budget includes requirements for advancing zero-emission construction.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

By Anders Lorenzen A BloombergNEF (BNEF) report has revealed that 2024 was a bumper year for clean energy investments across the globe. The electrification of transport, renewable energy and power grids were the most popular investments.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 22, 2024

At UCS, we’re working to ensure effective and equitable implementation of key clean energy and clean transportation provisions. .… How the programs and tax credits are carried out by federal and state agencies can affect the overall progress that can be made as a result of the IRA.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 24, 2023

The progress in the numbers The new numbers are from the federal Energy Information Administration (EIA), which collects data from power plant operators from across the country. They offer a lot of good news about clean energy progress. Renewables up, coal down More renewable energy is desirable for a lot of reasons.

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Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

If we are to protect the ocean, its marine ecosystems and the people who depend on them, we must address climate change at its root: the burning of fossil fuels for energy. But this cannot happen without clean-energy solutions, such as offshore wind and other marine renewables , that can replace them.

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Scientific American

JUNE 12, 2024

Investments in carbon-free energy will be twice as large as fossil fuel spending in 2024, the International Energy Agency predicts

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 13, 2024

Informe sobre el estado del aire 2024 Trabajo todos los días en temas relacionados con el aire aquí en UCS, a través de mi trabajo voluntario de base y porque quiero ser un residente bien informado en el Valle de San Joaquín. El fracaso no es una opción porque vivo aquí: no puedo simplemente desconectarme. Esto es más que solo mi trabajo.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 28, 2024

China's carbon emissions may have peaked in 2023, as figures suggest its output has plateaued so far in 2024

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The first 2024 session of CRES Academy kicked off with a presentation focused on the basics of clean energy generation. Throughout the presentation, the speakers emphasized conservative priorities that are key to strengthening America’s energy leadership: reliability, affordability, domestic security and innovation.

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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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Inside Climate News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

2024 was a year that might as well have been a decade. Heres what happened, as documented by Inside Climate News reporters.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

New clean energy, including combined solar and battery projects, have waited (and waited, and waited…) in interconnection queues. Delayed construction of clean energy means grid planners like PJM are struggling with rising demand and the loss of power plants, at significant cost to consumers.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2024

On July 18 and 19, RE+ Mid-Atlantic took place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, bringing together hundreds of clean energy industry leaders to enhance innovation and business opportunities in the region. MW of solar energy, enough solar panels to power 287,874 homes.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2024

Exus chose to repower the facility thanks to the clean energy plan’s 30% production tax credits for American wind power. Click Here to learn about more investments in clean energy in Pennsylvania. billion in new clean energy investments in Pennsylvania supporting 2,881 new jobs. Read more here.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The future of Albertas energy-based economy depends on advancing wind, solar and battery storage technologies. Our government needs to stop impeding clean energy development. The survey was conducted by Abacus Data with 2,700 Canadians over the age of 18, from November 29 to December 4, 2024. Albertans understand this.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

By John Quigley, Senior Fellow, Kleinman Center Next year, the electricity bills for twenty percent of Americans will start reflecting the high cost of failing to transition to clean energy. Massive amounts of clean energy generation and storage projects are backlogged in PJM. Partners Host Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Community Advocates For Clean Energy will host a November 13 webinar on EPA's Clean School Bus Grant Program from Noon to 1:15 p.m. Posted: November 6, 2024] PA Environment Digest Click Here to register and for more information.

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 9, 2025

2024 had some bumps in the road for environmental protection. Attacks on nature, clean energy, and livable communities filled the headlines. Building a Clean Energy future Nearly 85% of Canadas electricity comes from non-carbon polluting sources. But what about for 2025?

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Looking forward to 2024, we expect the federal government will make progress on efforts that are already underway and deliver real results. Here’s our list of the top 10 predictions for the environment in 2024 (in no particular order): 1. This move will free up taxpayer money to invest in the clean energy transition for Canadians.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2024

In response, Carolyn Heckman, Associate Director of Pennsylvania Policy for EEN Action, released the following statement-- “It’s time to recognize our past and the workers who sacrificed their health and lives to make our Commonwealth the energy leader it is today. "To Visit the EEN Action website to learn more. Comitta, Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

The report covers a wide range of topics addressing risks and opportunities that DLC faces as it pursues a clean energy future for all while securing the economic vitality of the Pittsburgh region. This is DLC’s second annual ESG report and, for the first time, discloses year-over-year performance metrics from a 2022 baseline.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2024

On July 30, the PJM Interconnection announced the results of its 2025/26 capacity auction, which revealed that costs will be roughly seven times greater than in 2024/25. Accepting Applications For $5 Million In Local Climate Resiliency And Adaptation Project Grants [PaEN] [Posted: July 31, 2024] PA Environment Digest Read more here.]

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

Douglas White, a long-serving member of Lower Providence’s Environmental Advisory Council , which had pushed for the clean energy resolution, agreed. This is a collaborative, iterative process. For more information on enlisting your municipality in the fight for a cleaner future, email: readyfor100montcopa@gmail.com.

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A Greener Life

AUGUST 8, 2024

It will see Fervo Energy delivering enough clean energy to power 350,000 homes. The technology Fervo Energy, which has also partnered with the internet giant Google , has developed a breakthrough drilling technology that allows the energy to flow 24/7.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 25, 2022

These models are essentially designed to determine what resources need to be added to the grid to meet certain goals, such as clean energy or emissions reduction goals. Capacity expansion modeling helps determine how many clean resources, such as solar and wind, need to be added to the grid to meet clean energy goals.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides grants and loans to help ag producers and rural small business owners expand their use of wind, solar and other forms of clean energy and make energy efficiency improvements. Posted: January 24, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With the doors closed on 2023, the new year offers the chance to look back at the progress the United States has made in emissions reduction and clean energy deployment. The 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook found a combination of natural gas (43 percent) and renewable energy (23 percent) provided the majority of U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Join the Ohio River Valley Institute and the Black Appalachian Coalition on September 19 for a Lunch & learn webinar on You and Your Environment - Environmental Justice and Building A Clean Energy Economy starting at Noon. Posted: September 13, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Cresforum

MAY 13, 2024

In consideration of this growing demand comes the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act of 2024 , an amendment included in the House approved version of S. As the need for electricity continues to skyrocket, Congress must ensure demand can be met. Future U.S.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

” It’s a review of 2024 sponsorships across six major league sports leagues in the U.S. Future reports could focus on how these sports organizations can improve on sustainability measures in the critical years ahead and even partner more with clean energy companies as Big Oil falls away. Source: SportsPro Media.

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Legal Planet

JULY 10, 2024

After much anticipation and deliberation, the California legislature approved a $10 billion climate bond measure just before the summer recess began on July 3, 2024. Innovative investments in creating a clean energy workforce, bolstering wildfire resilience, and building climate-resilient water supplies were just a few of the priorities.

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