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Midwest Transmission System Investments Will Be a Game Changer for a Clean Energy Future  

Union of Concerned Scientists

The most consequential vote to advance a clean energy future won’t be happening in Washington, D.C., billion in new transmission investments to accommodate a shift to clean energy. billion in new transmission investments to accommodate a shift to clean energy. or your state capital next week. billion to $11.6

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Why Energy Conservation Will Remain Crucial

Legal Planet

That’s going to important until the energy system has been completely cleaned up. But energy conservation is important for reasons that go beyond the direct effect on emissions. Before I get to the reasons, I need to explain what I mean by energy conservation and why it’s different than energy efficiency.

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Power Moves: Billions in Benefits for the Midwest’s Transmission System 

Union of Concerned Scientists

This round of upgrades will help unlock vast amounts of clean energy and strengthen the reliability and resilience of the power grid. Clean Grid Alliance estimates that Tranche 2.1 Clean Grid Alliance estimates that Tranche 2.1 Clean Grid Alliance estimates that Tranche 2.1 Dubbed Tranche 2.1, Source: MISO.

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Paula García Knows Renewable Energy Is for the People

Union of Concerned Scientists

Something I really care about is to make sure the benefits of clean energy are reaching everyone in our society,” García said. She wanted her technical expertise to inform venues where decisions about the clean energy transition are being made at both large and local scales.

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Where is California Going to Site Its New Solar Power?

Union of Concerned Scientists

From a national perspective, the land use needed to reach our clean energy goals is modest. But for states like California, with large populations, an ambitious and necessary clean energy timeline , and ongoing natural resource issues , where to actually build these projects will require thoughtful planning.

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Sustainable Pittsburgh: Report On Clean Energy Workforce - Needs And Opportunities For Southwestern PA

PA Environment Daily

On December 17, Sustainable Pittsburgh released Clean Energy Workforce: Needs and Opportunities for Southwestern PA , a comprehensive document that explores the opportunities and challenges in building a robust and equitable clean energy workforce in southwestern Pennsylvania. Sustainable Pittsburghs Executive Director.

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Massachusetts’ Siting Process is Hurting Environmental Justice Populations. Will New Legislation Help?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Massachusetts is laser focused on passing new legislation to streamline the building of new energy infrastructure to clean the electric grid and electrify buildings and transportation. 2838 , the new Massachusetts climate and energy bill. And on that score, the legislature’s latest push leaves a lot to be desired.