Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 20, 2024
It turns out school buses are at the leading edge of the transition to electric heavy-duty vehicles. But just in case there was any doubt, UCS crunched the numbers to compare the different types of school buses from gasoline and diesel-powered option, to natural gas, electric and yes – even propane. Why not 100 percent?
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 12, 2021
The Senate just released a federal budget resolution that includes a measure that could subsidize the production of natural gas. Here are 5 reasons why we shouldn't do that.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Yale E360
APRIL 19, 2022
electricity generation using natural gas likely hit its peak in 2020, according to a new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Finance (IEEFA), which finds that cheaper wind and solar are edging gas off the power grid. In the U.S., Read more on E360 ?.
Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
This tells us which fleets are deploying electric vehicles, which types of these vehicles are being deployed, and where. In 2023, electric cargo vans represented over seven percent of new registrations nationally for this vehicle type. One indicator of this progress is the growing share of zero-emission truck and bus registrations.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Reliance on fossil natural gas and the slow adoption of renewable energy contributed to electricity bills in New England in the first nine months of 2022 that are $5 billion higher than the prior year. The boom in gas production got us into this situation. Prices elsewhere in the country doubled.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
On November 15, the Public Utility Commission is alerting consumers that many natural gas and electric utilities are adjusting their energy supply prices on December 1 and reminding households to understand those changes, explore options to manage winter energy bills, and #CallUtilitiesNow to discuss affordability programs.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 18, 2024
However, there is one notable exception: how much you pay for natural gas. Instead, they provide the gas industry with justification to increase prices in the name of jobs and national security. 19, natural gas costs $2.26 It’s focused on increasing the price of natural gas to increase its bottom line.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
259 
Let's personalize your content