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Ask a Scientist: How Close Are We to a Clean Energy Transition?

Union of Concerned Scientists

To decarbonize the power grid, we’re going to need tons of renewable energy from sources such as solar and wind. We’re also going to need a significant amount of energy storage to save some of that renewable energy for later. So, I’m really excited about energy storage right now.

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Grid Investments are Critical to Our Clean Energy Future

Union of Concerned Scientists

The simple fact is that ditching fossil fuels for low-cost clean energy resources is good for the planet, good for the US economy, and good for public health. The studies the DOE reviewed also found that transmission investments would provide a host of benefits beyond access to clean energy. The good news?

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States Can Plan Ahead for Clean Energy

Union of Concerned Scientists

The fabulous growth of wind and solar builds on states’ clean energy policy and corporate decarbonization targets. However, great opportunities for more new clean energy supplies to replace fossil fuel energy need supporting grid investments. Where do we go for that modern infrastructure?

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Michigan Policymakers Must Keep Working Toward an Equitable Clean Energy Future

Union of Concerned Scientists

Codifying a floor for renewables in state law is helpful, but clean energy advocates must keep pushing utilities to move more quickly to incorporate higher levels of renewables not only to cut emissions faster, but also because renewables are the most cost-effective resources for ratepayers. What Still Needs to be Done?

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition

Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.

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Will Hydrogen Hubs Be a Clean Energy Boom or Boondoggle?

Yale E360

Department of Energy is committed to building a network of hydrogen facilities and pipelines centered in southeast Pennsylvania. As part of a $7 billion investment in hydrogen, the U.S. Critics are questioning the project’s expense and its net savings in carbon emissions. Read more on E360 →

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Clean Energy Is Bringing Electricity to Many in the Navajo Nation

Scientific American

A $200-million federal funding effort aims to fix that problem with solar power and other clean energy Thousands of homes in Navajo and other tribal lands don’t have access to electricity.