Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The agreement, which the Union of Concerned Scientists is a party to, is part of an “Uncommon Dialogue” sponsored by Stanford University that aims to both accelerate large-scale solar in the United States while “simultaneously addressing conservation and community opportunities and challenges.” Single projects can be hundreds of megawatts.

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Solar Power Electricity Fossil Fuels Technology 261

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Increasing income taxes on California’s wealthiest residents to pay for electric vehicles and wildfire prevention: a solid no. Projects eligible for funding include removing old dams, buying out flood-prone properties, improving water quality, conserving land, restoring wetlands, and planting trees in cities.

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2022 Electricity Regulations Law 328

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. Read more here.

Electricity 112

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 112

The Applied Ecologist

JULY 26, 2022

Originally posted and adapted from a RSPB Centre for Conservation Science and Vogelbescherming Nederland blog. Malcolm Burgess and colleagues discuss their latest study on the effectiveness of using electric fences as a preventative measure.

Electricity 104

Electricity Conservation 104

Circle of Blue

JUNE 6, 2022

Besides the kilowatt-hours it generates, Glen Canyon provides key services to the electric grid. The country’s second largest reservoir and a lynchpin in the intermountain electric grid, Powell is more dirt than water these days. Hydropower generation will likely shut down when Lake Powell’s elevation drops below 3,490 feet.

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Electricity Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Greenhouse 338

Legal Planet

MARCH 3, 2022

We need to make this a national goal, with the ultimate goal of shifting entirely to electric trucks for short-haul shipping. At least with present technology, electric batteries do not seem to be a viable solution for long-haul trucking. The UK is ahead of us here. Another option would not require new technology.

Biofuels 245

Biofuels Air Pollution Carbon Emissions Electricity 245

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2024

On May 28, the Public Utility Commission reminded consumers that most electric distribution companies (EDCs) across the state will be adjusting electric generation prices on June 1 for non-shopping, or default service, customers. All the other electric utilities are decreasing their rates this quarter from 0.9% Read more here.]

Electricity 85

Electricity Natural Gas Regulations Conservation 85

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Electricity in some areas may be out for weeks. In New Orleans, the Sewerage and Water Board is asking residents to conserve water to prevent sewage backups. Power is out for about 1 million people. Gas stations lack fuel. Roads are washed out. As of mid-day Wednesday, only 14 of 84 sewage pump stations were operable.

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Electricity 2021 Conservation 344

Law Columbia

APRIL 18, 2023

Berkeley’s so-called “natural gas ban” was the first local ordinance in the country to effectively require all-electric construction of new buildings. Local governments have structured or are considering structuring all-electric construction policies in a variety of ways, some of which remain untouched by the Ninth Circuit ruling.

Conservation 122

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Government 122

A Greener Life

JUNE 27, 2022

In March, start-up BasiGo became the first company to launch an electric passenger bus in Kenya. We selected BYD because they are the largest manufacturer of electric buses globally and they are known for battery technology that is state-of-the-art,” BasiGo co-founder and CEO Jit Bhattacharya told China Dialogue.

Electricity 97

Electricity Greenhouse 2030 2020 97

Legal Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

The EIA reports that: “Fossil fuel sources accounted for about 69% of South Korea’s electricity generation in 2019, and the share of nuclear power accounted for 25%. Coal-fired power, which is a baseload source, is the dominant fossil fuel used to generate electricity (40%), and natural gas-fired capacity is the second-largest source (26%).”.

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Climate Change Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement 2030 245

Energy and Climate Law

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Report to the H2020 POCITYF-project A substantial part of energy in the EU is consumed by households , for powering electric appliances and for heating and cooling. Positive energy districts are districts in which energy (in the form of electricity or heat) is shared between different users in the same district.

Electricity 246

Electricity Renewable Energy Law Regulations 246

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

By John Quigley, Kleinman Center For Energy Policy , University of Pennsylvania The challenge of decarbonizing the electricity grid while ensuring its reliability is acute in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth is the nation’s third-largest electricity producer , and exports more of it than any other state. per year over the next ten years.

Electricity 115

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 115

PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2023

The Mid-Atlantic Region is made up of the Atlantic City Electric, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Delmarva Power & Light, Jersey Central Power & Light, Met-Ed, Penelec, PECO Energy, Pepco, PPL Electric Utilities, PSE&G, and Orange & Rockland (Rockland Electric Company) transmission zones.

Electricity 96

Electricity Natural Gas 2023 Conservation 96

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Or how rules driving electric trucks can reduce harm from future trucks? Finally, I walk through how battery-electric trucks emerged clearly as the cleanest choice across the range of scenarios, and how you can use the tool. Next, I explain how we went about actually modeling the climate and health impacts of those truck options.

2027 184

2027 Fossil Fuels Electricity Natural Gas 184

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provided an historic investment of nearly $20 billion in agricultural conservation funding focused specifically on climate change. Conservation buffer in bloom at Vilicus Farms. Lee Siler nonetheless advocates for high-quality conservation practices and employs them on his farm.

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Climate Change Conservation 2022 Natural Resources 117

Real Climate

AUGUST 17, 2022

As you can see there are tax credits and subsidies for electric vehicles, renewable energy, nuclear energy, transmission, hydrogen, air pollution reduction, energy infrastructure, climate resilience, rural development, residential buildings, etc. Historically, these estimates have tended to be conservative (i.e.

Paris Agreement 363

Paris Agreement Air Pollution Renewable Energy 2030 363

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Rate design has been a site of experimentation and contestation since the earliest days of electricity provisioning. In the earliest days of electricity provisioning, fixed charges were common in residential rates due to the limits of metering technology. Regulators and policymakers began to reevaluate their approach to rate design.

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Electricity Regulations 2017 Technology 187

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Had it passed, this would have established a trust fund for electric vehicle infrastructure and wildfire prevention, with the money coming from higher taxes on household incomes above $2 million a year. Based on election night totals, voters approved most water-related initiatives.

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2022 Electricity Regulations Environmental Protection 264

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 8, 2024

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. Th existing siting process has resulted in a high concentration of polluting electricity generating units in and near environmental justice neighborhoods.

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Clean Energy Electricity Law Conservation 247

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 21, 2022

It will be happening in the (virtual) boardroom of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), which has authority over the bulk electric transmission system across much of the Midwest. The most consequential vote to advance a clean energy future won’t be happening in Washington, D.C., or your state capital next week. billion to $11.6

Clean Energy 261

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Fossil Fuels 261

Environmental Leader

AUGUST 9, 2022

The post Procter & Gamble Is Well On Its Way to Using 100% Green Electricity appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Procter & Gamble has cut emissions at all of its global operations by 52% from 2010 to 2020. It has done so using energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Electricity 104

Electricity 2010 Renewable Energy 2020 104

Circle of Blue

JANUARY 18, 2022

Utah’s new plan to conserve water includes lofty and somewhat conflicting objectives. In Buenos Aires on Friday, more than 75,000 customers did not have electricity. On the same day, the country recorded its highest ever electricity consumption level. Argentina faces a historic heatwave. 7 YEARS .

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2022 Ocean Renewable Energy Electricity 246

Legal Planet

MAY 23, 2022

The Liberal Party — conservative in everything but name — lost control of the federal government to Labor. Teal” independent candidates running on platforms of government integrity and climate action also picked up seats at the expense of the Liberals, i.e. conservatives. Australia has had a change of government.

Carbon Emissions 245

Carbon Emissions Climate Change Fossil Fuels Politics 245

Legal Planet

JUNE 2, 2022

In sharp contrast with their American counterparts, British conservatives remain firmly behind the Paris Agreement and supportive of cap-and-trade. Scotland set a 2020 goal of 100% renewable energy electricity generation. This covers electricity, heating, transportation, etc., Here’s what’s happening across Great Britain.

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2030 Paris Agreement Renewable Energy 2028 218

Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Addressing climate change is a top priority for Ocean Conservancy now more than ever. Wind energy produces roughly only 11 grams of carbon dioxide per kilowatt-hour (g CO2/kWh) of electricity generated.

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Fossil Fuels Ocean Climate Change Clean Energy 133

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Martin Interim President Of PPL Electric Utilities -- National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Awards $14.9 Million In Grants To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments To Switch To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Next Round Of Applications Due Dec. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

Conservation 85

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 85

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2024

Conservative Operations PJM also said it will remain in Conservative Operations through January 17 to maintain electric grid reliability as a result of winter weather impacts and pipeline fuel restrictions reported by natural gas pipeline operators. Click Here for the complete announcement.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Conservation Electricity 2024 87

PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2024

On May 23, the Department of Transportation announced it will open a new funding opportunity to help repair existing electric vehicle chargers under the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Grant Program.

Electricity 81

Electricity 2024 Conservation 81

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The city is reducing water pressure through Christmas to force people to conserve. The Associated Press reports that the environment commissioner in Maine suspended a permit for a high-voltage electricity transmission line intended to cross the state. That amounts to 13 gallons daily for drinking, bathing, cooking, and doing laundry.

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2021 Renewable Energy Electricity 2018 246

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

A 2021 report by California state agencies calls for an additional 16,900 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar and an additional 12,500 MW of customer solar by 2030, making up 61 percent of new clean electricity resources. Along with solar, storage and wind will see significant growth. Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service land).

Solar Power 238

Solar Power Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity 238

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69 Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69

Conservation 81

Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 81

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Without electricity or heat, some people apparently turned to portable generators, which can fill a home with carbon monoxide exhaust. This means that for an indefinite amount of time—depending on the cause of the outage —a home can go without electricity for lighting, heating, cooling and other needs that people depend on every day.

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Carbon Monoxide Cooling Clean Energy Electricity 223

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

On November 25, the Public Utility Commission reminded consumers electricity supply prices for all PUC regulated electric utilities will adjust on December 1. To help manage winter energy bills, the PUC urges consumers to explore #SaveInPA tools like energy shopping, conservation tips, and assistance programs.

Electricity 84

Electricity Natural Gas Regulations Conservation 84

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2024

On January 16, a Tweet from the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee announced the Committee will hold a second hearing February 1 with its counterpart in the Ohio Legislature on electric grid reliability within the PJM Interconnection. No time or place for the hearing was Tweeted yet as of this posting. Read more here.

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Electricity 2022 2023 89

PA Environment Daily

JULY 18, 2023

PJM is now reporting forced outages of natural gas-fired electric generation accounted for 70% of the total outages, coal 16% and the remainder were oil, nuclear, hydro, wind and solar. A report in April by PJM said natural gas accounted for about 63% of forced outages, coal 28%, oil 4%, nuclear 2%, hydro 1% and “other” 1%. Read more here.

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Natural Gas Electricity 2014 2023 94

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Photo credit: Mark Anson On August 31, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the availability of $65 million for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. CIGs bring a wide range of partners to the table to support innovation.

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Conservation 2018 Natural Resources 2023 98