Legal Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

There’s a lot of discussion of how the private sector is supporting renewable energy, but it’s almost all about power consumers like Apple and Walmart. For convenience, I lumped coal and oil together as “very high carbon” sources (VHC) in the table. Carbon Goal. NextEra Energy. 67% cut from 2005 by 2025.

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2030 Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2007 246

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2025

Penn Energy Savers Rebates Are Coming Soon To Help Eligible Households Upgrade To Energy Efficient Appliances, Do Building Retrofits [PaEN] -- City Of Reading Begins Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy Project To Save $13.3

Renewable Energy 87

Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Cooling Clean Energy 87

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Earlier this year, the MPSC approved a settlement agreement on Consumers Energy’s integrated resource plan that commits the company to retire all its remaining coal-fired power plants by 2025, construct no new fossil gas infrastructure, and build large amounts of new solar power between now and 2040. What’s in DTE’s proposed plan?

Clean Energy 339

Clean Energy 2028 Electricity Wind Power 339

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 25, 2022

Michigan’s MI Healthy Climate Plan calls for 60 percent of the state’s electricity needs to come from renewable resources, and for utilities to phase out all coal-fired power plants by 2030. DTE aims to reduce its carbon pollution by 50 percent by 2028 , and is preparing its own updated resource plan due in October.

Solar Power 312

Solar Power Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Electricity 312

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2025

Kate Harper (R), former member of PA House, and former Congressman Conor Lamb (D) are Co-Chairs of Energy Future PA Related Articles: -- PUC House Budget Hearing: We Arent Going To Build Our Way Out Of Electric Generation Shortfalls On PJM Grid; We Need To Diversify Our Generation Sources [PaEN] -- Frozen Hoping For A Thaw: Eastern PA Coalition For (..)

Fossil Fuels 79

Fossil Fuels Solar Power Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 79

A Greener Life

DECEMBER 28, 2023

By Anders Lorenzen The consumption of coal, the most climate polluting fossil fuel, is predicted to peak by 2025 in China, the world’s highest emitting country. Analysis by Sinopec, expects coal consumption to peak around 2025 at 4.37 This compares with 425 BCM and 9% of primary energy consumption projected for 2025.

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2025 Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 2026 80

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Indeed, a peer-reviewed study published in September linked nearly half of all global carbon emissions from the biggest energy companies to just 10 financial institutions, led by Vanguard and BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. A good example would be screening out tobacco company stock.

Fossil Fuels 362

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Carbon Emissions Politics 362

A Greener Life

MAY 30, 2022

But from 2025, large building products manufacturer Forterra has said it will be sourcing 70% of its electricity needs from a solar farm in central England. It is also an astute move to secure predictable, long-term energy costs at a time of extreme price volatility.”. Progress towards net-zero.

Solar Power 98

Solar Power Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Electricity 98

PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2022

PNC Bank will receive approximately 148 million kilowatt hours of energy per year through its retail agreement with Constellation, with that energy matched by Green-e® Energy Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) sourced from other renewable facilities located throughout the U.S. “At

Renewable Energy 58

Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Clean Energy Climate Change 58

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

The joint initiative will allow the schools to access the benefits of renewable energy through a deal typically only feasible for large customers. When combining this project with our 3-megawatt (MW) Solar Field, we are mitigating 100% of our Scope 2 carbon emissions.”

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy 2026 Carbon Emissions Electricity 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 13, 2024

The United States needs to speed its transition to clean energy in order to stave off even worse impacts of climate change. One place to look is the power grid , responsible for a quarter of the United States’ carbon emissions. But beyond more electric cars and solar panels, what can everyday people do?

Fossil Fuels 289

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity Climate Change 289

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The US also works with electric vehicle manufacturers VinBus and VinFast, as well as Vietnam’s largest electric utility, to support the country’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The US Agency for International Development works with Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturers, such as VinFast, to reduce emissions.

Clean Energy 105

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Wind Power 105

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Specifically, New York is statutorily required to achieve: An economy-wide 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050; 70% renewable energy consumption by 2030 followed by a 100% zero-emission electric system by 2040; and.

Carbon Emissions 52

Carbon Emissions Law Renewable Energy 2030 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2024

million is available in grants until October 25, 2024 and $9 million is available via a revolving loan fund. . -- Solar for All (PA Energy Development Authority) will provide low-income residential solar installations in disadvantaged communities across Pennsylvania. The program is not available yet and is targeted to launch in early 2025.

Renewable Energy 109

Renewable Energy Government Climate Change Clean Energy 109

Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) , renewable energy sources are to become the first electricity source by 2025, surpassing dirty coal. Saving energy thru increased efficiency is often the cheapest solution to lower energy consumption and thus, carbon emissions.

2025 52

2025 Electricity Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions 52

A Greener Life

JULY 9, 2021

The region will need to change its industrial structure and energy mix to meet national carbon targets, requiring policy and financial support from central government. Energy authorities in Inner Mongolia are aiming to connect 50 gigawatts of renewable power to the grid by 2025. The Kubuqi desert.

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Renewable Energy Government 2015 2019 85

A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2021

There is talk that a global “hydrogen economy” can emerge to save the climate from carbon emissions. But for other fossil-fuel guzzling transport systems which cannot easily plug into the mains, such as long-distance shipping and aviation, hydrogen may turn out to be the key to lowering carbon emissions.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2022

“Our CCRRA station is one of the first on the East Coast to transition to RNG, and will further our sustainability goal of providing RNG at all of our stations by 2025.” WM is committed to the growth of our natural gas fleet and investing in renewable energy through RNG.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Recycling Carbon Emissions Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

-- PA Resources Council Hosts Backyard Composting Workshop March 23 In Delaware County [PaEN] -- Group Against Smog & Pollution: PA Regulators Struggle To Implement Federal Clean Air Act Requirements For Regional Power Plants -- Scranton Times: Tunkhannock Area Schools Going All Out For Solar Energy Generation; Will Have Largest Solar Facility (..)

Conservation 81

Conservation Renewable Energy Endangered Species Act 2024 81

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

‘It Simply Should Not Happen, Period’ [PaEN] -- Stars and Stripes Guest Essay: Pause On Permits For New LNG Gas Export Facilities Right Move For National Security - Rivals Like China Are Using US LNG To Build Influence - By Steve Anderson, US Army Brigadier General - Retired [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: A Rescue Plan For American Energy And (..)

Renewable Energy 83

Renewable Energy Conservation Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 83

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The region does not have the same access to renewable energy or nuclear generation capacity as some other regions, making the path to a decarbonized grid more difficult. The program will be accepting applications in 2025 with three separate categories based on whether the applicant is a small, medium or large business.

Clean Energy 84

Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions Natural Gas 84

Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Roughly half of production emissions come from carbon-intensive input materials and metals, and the other half is due to the coal-burning electricity mix of manufacturing countries like China, Korea and Japan where most batteries are made. Most of the carbon emissions from cars come from fuelling them up with gas and driving them.

Electricity 102

Electricity Fossil Fuels 2030 2010 102

A Greener Life

JUNE 28, 2023

In China, government plans to peak and neutralise national carbon emissions, and for a wholesale green transition , have caused a boom in “green employment”. The sector is expected to employ 1 million people by 2025. By 2025, that figure is expected to be somewhere between 500,000 and 1 million. in 2015 to 13.3%

2015 52

2015 Carbon Emissions Climate Change 2021 52

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Enacted in 2019, the CLCPA transformed the state’s earlier clean energy standard efforts from administrative fiat to law and sets more aggressive goals to reduce statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions economy-wide to 60% from a 1990 baseline by 2030, and 15% from a 1990 baseline by 2050.

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Regulations Clean Energy 2030 Climate Change 52

A Greener Life

MARCH 19, 2023

The environmental impacts of coal power – from local air and water pollution to carbon emissions – have made the project controversial. “We Just 3% of generated electricity in the 2022 fiscal year came from non-hydropower renewables. The NDC also states: “From 2020, new coal power plants are subject to a moratorium.”

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Fossil Fuels 2020 Paris Agreement Government 52

Circle of Blue

APRIL 18, 2023

The law provides $140 billion in tax incentives, direct loans, and grants to replace fossil fuels with cleaner renewable energy that lowers emissions of carbon dioxide. industrial policy for energy and transportation. When the plant begins production, scheduled for 2025, it qualifies for a $1.75

Carbon Dioxide 316

Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy Electricity Biofuels 316

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This 2015 regulation aimed to move state power grids away from coal and toward renewable energy. When fully implemented, the Clean Power Plan was intended to cut carbon emissions 30% below the 2005 level by 2030. Compliance was set to begin in 2022, ramping up toward 2030 emission reduction goals.

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2015 Carbon Emissions 2030 2005 264

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This historic funding will bolster more than 60 Energy Department programs focused on increasing system reliability and resilience and expanding access to renewable energy resources. All told, IRA climate-related initiatives are expected to cut US global warming emissions 30 to 40 percent by 2030. It’s a big deal.

Clean Energy 306

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change 306

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2025

The Lightning Plan will supercharge energy development in the Commonwealth, positioning Pennsylvania to lead the way in clean, reliable, and affordable energy for years to come. It will also empower manufacturers, such as Voith Hydro, to continue to expand operations and lead global energy innovation. Peter Schweyer.

Electricity 79

Electricity Renewable Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 79

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. While energy sources across all categories failed in mid-February, they didn’t all fail equally.

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Electricity Renewable Energy 2019 Nuclear Power 100

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2024

In Pennsylvania, America’s second largest natural gas producing state, gas use in the electric power sector led to the largest year-over-year carbon emissions decline for Pennsylvania on record. Overall carbon emissions from the state’s power sector are down 46% compared to peak 2005 levels. Read more here. storage and 6.1%

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Natural Gas Nitrogen Oxides 2005 Air Pollution 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Yaw in Ohio, the PJM Interconnection reported 40 Gigawatts (Gigawatts) of new, investor-driven electric generating capacity had cleared its review process in 2023, almost all of it renewable energy + storage. PJM expects to clear another 26 GW of capacity in 2024 and 46 GW of new generation in 2025. Read more here.

Electricity 96

Electricity Greenhouse 2028 Renewable Energy 96

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

Million In Solar For All Funding From Self-Imposed Freeze [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front/WPSU: Solar Power Supporters In PA Say Outlook Is Positive, Even As Policies Could Change Under President -- City Of Reading Begins Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy Project To Save $13.3

Conservation 54

Conservation Natural Gas Solar Power Renewable Energy 54

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Scavello Introduces Bill Authorizing Community Solar Projects; $2 Billion Worth Of Projects Waiting For It To Pass -- Business, Environment, Energy Groups Praise Introduction Of Bipartisan Bills Increasing Solar Energy Mandate From 0.5% Check Out C-SAW -- Trout Unlimited, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers New R.I.S.E

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Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change 49

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

By contrast, the Obama administration’s proposed carbon regulation of the power sector, the “Clean Power Plan,” proposed emissions reductions of 32 percent — by 2030. Carbon emissions are thus following the same trajectory as other air pollutants. Like taxes on food, taxes on energy are regressive.

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2020 Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Gas 95

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 29, 2025

Address industrial carbon emissions though a cap-and-trade program or other mechanism to ensure that big polluters are held responsible for their emissions. Create energy-efficiency programs for the industrial, commercial and residential sectors.

Climate Change 113

Climate Change Government Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions 113

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Project 2025 calls for repealing the 1990 Act. EPA that the Clean Air Act covers climate change, as well as upholding the ability of California to regulate carbon emissions from vehicles. There are also many laws incentivizing the use of renewable energy, such as tax credits going back decades and more recently the IRA.

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