Legal Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Although its track record has some complexities, this timeline of German actions shows just its early and sustained attention to clean energy policy: 1990. Fifteen percent of electricity is renewable. Germany decides to phase out nuclear power, complicating efforts to decarbonize the power sector.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

This would have enabled the CAISO to expand its operations into the rest of the west as a regional transmission organization (RTO), an independent entity that plans and operates the electricity grid. The overall idea, often referred to as grid regionalization , was to create one grid operator and power market for the entire west.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 31, 2022

For California power grid experts, September is a nerve-wracking month, still very much part of danger season on the West Coast. At any point in the summer, extreme heat could trigger electricity supply shortages and rotating power outages. But September is the month when this type of power outage is most likely in California.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% from other sources. Read more here. Read more here.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 30, 2023

And I love hearing about new renewable electricity records as spring unfolds. A few recent examples for that last love: California scored a new record for total generation from renewable energy in mid-April and a new record for solar production in mid-May. Spring tends to be a time when there is lower electricity demand.

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Law Columbia

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Many data center operators have 100% clean energy pledges, but regulatory barriers can make meeting these goals challenging. This is particularly true in states restricting the ability of electricity customers to purchase electricity from entities other than the local utility.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2023

While it is a heavily polluting fossil fuel that is set to continue declining as a fuel source for US electricity generation over the next decade, coal still accounted for roughly 20 percent of the country’s generation in 2022. Fuel transport – Spring floods can hinder the transportation of fuels like coal.

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Cresforum

MAY 13, 2024

Over the past few months, electric utilities have been focused on projections of new demand for electric power, which is projected to increase by several times that of previous estimates. As the need for electricity continues to skyrocket, Congress must ensure demand can be met. 870, the Fire Grants and Safety Act.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

As this past year's high power bills demonstrated, the price of generating electricity with natural gas or coal is no longer a bargain for Pennsylvania utility customers. natural gas, along with old, expensive to maintain power plants, caused electricity prices here to soar. High overseas demand for U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2024

million in investments for Round 1B of federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. Charging stations will expand access to, and the reliability of, electric vehicle (EV) charging within Pennsylvania. On August 15, the Department of Transportation announced $7.1 Click Here for a list of projects funded.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Under PACER, 70% of the revenue will be directed back to Pennsylvania residents as a rebate on their electric bill – more than any other cap-and-invest program in the nation – resulting in long-term, price relief on energy costs. The benefits of PACER will be passed on directly to Pennsylvania consumers. That’s why Gov.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 30, 2023

“We don’t want to see high bills like this again,” he said of the country’s current energy costs. It’s time for a clean energy reset. That is why we are fully committing to nuclear power in the UK, backing a new generation of small modular reactors.” The latest estimate is that it will cost £32 billion.

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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. Much of this funding is slated to be put toward renewables, electric vehicles, low-emission fuels, storage solutions, nuclear power and other green technology. Read the full story at ESG Dive.

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Physics World

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Those findings might surprise physicists, who will be aware that the energy density of nuclear fission is so high that just a fingertip of uranium has an energy equivalent of 5000 barrels of oil. Nuclear is also capable of supporting the decarbonization of other sectors, such as heating and transport.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The Grohnde plant is one of the German nuclear power plants which is due to shut down at the end of 2021. A recent report has shed light on the scale of the climate cost of Germany decommissioning its nuclear power plants. Photo credit: Preussen Elektra. By Anders Lorenzen. Costly shutdown.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2023

By Anders Lorenzen Tenders for 250 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy by 2028 are set to be unveiled by the Indian government, according to a government memo. India’s rate of renewable energy installation is the second-fastest in the Asia-Pacific region, only beaten by China. Photo credit: Reuters / Amit Dave.

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Law and Environment

MAY 4, 2023

The gold standard—so-called “ green ” hydrogen—is hydrogen produced via electrolysis using renewable electricity from wind or solar. When water and electricity are introduced to the electrolyzer, water splits at the anode into oxygen and positively charged hydrogen ions. What’s with the colors? I’ve mentioned green and grey hydrogen.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

On October 13, the PJM Interconnection formally submitted proposed electric market reforms designed to support reliability of the electric grid now and in the future amid increasingly extreme weather and a changing generation fleet. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2024

You’ll have a built-in network of support and inspiration from others who, like you, are taking a stand for energy freedom and advancing the clean energy economy. -- A bigger impact ! You’ll join the growing solar movement. 21 Webinar On Applying For The New Solar For Schools Grant Program [PaEN] -- PennDOT Announces $7.1

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A Greener Life

JULY 30, 2021

The country’s struggle to reduce its reliance on coal was significantly helped by the purely ideological and populist decision to phase out all its nuclear power stations by 2022 (initially following the Fukushima accident in 2011 in Japan) . They also get renewable energy from other European neighbours, mainly Denmark.

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Inside Climate News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

By ICN Staff In 2023, clean energy progress and the horrors of a radically warming climate fought almost to a draw. The push and pull of progress and catastrophe made 2023 one of the most discordant—and consequential—years for the world’s climate.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2024

This revitalized energy standard will deliver outsized economic value, improve the reliability of our electricity grid, and position Pennsylvania as a leader in the energy arena for the next twenty years. Click Here for a more detailed summary of the Governor’s Energy/Climate Plans.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

November 13-- Moms Clean Air Force: Advocates To Call On Gov. Community Advocates For Clean Energy Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program. Shapiro, DEP To Stop Toxic Facilities Targeting PA. In-Person State Capitol Rotunda, Online. November 13-- Virtual. Noon to 1:15 p.m. November 20-- Agenda Posted.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Shapiro Unveils Colorblindness-Correcting Viewfinders At PA Parks -- Fish & Boat Commission Publishes New Requirements To Be A Qualified Endangered, Threatened Species Surveyo r [PaEN] -- Beaver County Times - Brian Whipkey: Fish & Boat Commission Seeking Comments On Trout Management Strategic Plan -- Chesapeake Bay Journal: Hard Times For (..)

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2024

Million In Rebates To 21 School Districts For Clean School Buses In Pennsylvania Group Against Smog & Pollution Report Finds Allegheny County Health Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

On June 13, Public Utility Commission Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille told the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee Winter Storm Elliot has again demonstrated extreme weather can have a significant impact on electric grid operations in terms of reliability and resilience.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt.

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Green Bang

OCTOBER 11, 2023

gigawatts of renewable energy, further reinforcing its commitment to clean energy​ ( pv magazine International )​( Sprott ). Emerging Power Solutions To meet the rising power demands, tech companies are turning to innovative solutions, including nuclear energy.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 27, 2023

Direct pay – which is already in effect as of January 1, 2023 – allows tax-exempt entities, including local governments, to claim the value of certain clean energy and other tax credits as a cash payment, rather than as an offset to tax liability that they do not have.

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Green Bang

OCTOBER 15, 2024

GOOGLE AND KAIROS POWER PARTNER TO DEPLOY 500 MW OF CLEAN ELECTRICITY GENERATION The deal represents the first corporate agreement for multiple deployments of a single advanced reactor design in the United States. fleet of advanced nuclear power projects totaling 500 MW by 2035.

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Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Some have argued that weather-dependent energies would, paradoxically, make electricity even more reliable. 1] But recent power outages in Texas and California have poured cold water on these arguments. 1] But recent power outages in Texas and California have poured cold water on these arguments.

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Introduction Hydrogen has been dubbed the “Swiss army knife” of clean energy, given its potential to become a tool to cut emissions in key sectors, as well as to assert U.S. global energy leadership and increase our nation’s competitive edge. According to the U.S. Cost parity.

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Vermont Law

JUNE 29, 2020

The energy sector is one of the biggest polluters when it comes to. Many states are responding to global calls for clean energy and making actual changes which reflect the climate change crisis. Today the energy sector accounts for 30% of the carbon dioxide emissions in. greenhouse gas emissions. goal of the CEA.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 8, 2023

Additionally, the package establishes new tax credits, such as those for used clean vehicles, commercial clean vehicles, sustainable aviation fuel, hydrogen, and electricity produced by qualified nuclear power plants.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

These incentives include $4/MWh from the Coal Refuse Reclamation tax credit and a claimed $16/MWh from the Tier II Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard Program. Burning waste coal to generate electricity for bitcoin mining is one of the worst choices available. Nuclear In August of 2021, Talen Energy Corp. Visit the U.S.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

As noted in a letter to Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders from a large coalition of environmental groups: The wise stewardship of RGGI funds has ensured the deployment and use of renewable energy and efficiency initiatives.

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Inside Climate News

APRIL 4, 2024

A nuclear power plant hasn’t been built in Texas in decades because of cost and public fears of a major accident. Now the governor wants to find out if smaller reactors could meet the state’s growing need for on-demand power.

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