Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 12, 2022

Currently, the states in our analysis meet their electricity needs with a mix of different electricity sources, including fossil fuels, nuclear power and renewables. Our 100-percent RES scenario triggers a significant decline in fossil fuel use.

Electricity 279

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Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

The amount that the Senate has proposed diverting from the RGGI fund for FY 2017 is more than 80% of the total value of RGGI auction proceeds earned by New York in FY 2016 (which totaled approximately $166 million ). Clearly, the diversion of RGGI proceeds to the general budget and for workforce development is at odds with these requirements.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2017 2009 52

Environmental Europe

JANUARY 26, 2017

From the abrupt halt to support to photovoltaics in Spain in 2009 to issues with the territorial planning of incentivised wind power in France and Germany (or near Donald Trump’s golf course …) renewable energy policy can prove hard to manage, even (or especially?) when it relies on apparently simple market-based instruments.

Politics 52

Politics Renewable Energy 2006 2009 52

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Watch the “Renewables Year-End Review: M&A, Tax Equity and Finance Markets” webinar presented by GT’s Global Co-Heads of Energy Project Finance Jeffrey Chester and John Eliason , co-hosted with CohnReznick Capital.

Renewable Energy 52

Renewable Energy Clean Energy 2023 Nuclear Power 52

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

ERCOT also expected, during peak demand events in winter, to have power from wind represent about 27% of installed wind capacity. In its most severe appraisal of the loss of wind capacity, ERCOT expected 8% of wind power compared to capacity. I believe the U.S. But if the U.S.

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Owners of fossil fuel-fired power plants that supply electricity to New York and two trade associations filed an action in the federal district court for the Southern District of New York challenging the New York Public Service Commission’s (PSC’s) plan to provide “Zero Emissions Credits” to four nuclear power plants.

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2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

Environmental Science

AUGUST 7, 2018

vital for new technologies that all of us use every day from solar panel technology to wind turbine, engineering design, and the creation of new alloys and polymers. Responsible for nuclear physics which has given us nuclear power, and nuclear medicine which has opened up new avenues of medical treatment for such things as cancer.

Technology 59

Technology Technology Environmental Science Nuclear Power 59

A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2021

Japan, a long-time supporter of nuclear power, now has serious hydrogen ambitions. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be powered by hydrogen. The Tokyo Olympics will be powered by a fuel with ambition – hydrogen. “A photo credit: Kim Kyung-Hoon / Alamy. By Fred Pearce.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions 98

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2024

. -- In March 2024, Exus North America began the necessary upgrades to repower the Twin Ridges Wind Farm in Meyersdale, Somerset County. Exus chose to repower the facility thanks to the clean energy plan’s 30% production tax credits for American wind power.

Clean Energy 92

Clean Energy Nuclear Power Wind Power Climate Change 92

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2023

We have made a start by expanding our wind power, extending our nuclear power, pushing hard to get access to Canadian hydro power, and making our homes more energy efficient—that’s less costs and carbon free.

Climate Change 265

Climate Change Clean Energy Renewable Energy 2030 265

A Greener Life

JUNE 18, 2021

It also argues that the share of renewable energy in its total energy mix is over 25% because of hydro and nuclear power. The World Bank has pointed out that Russia could become a world leader in wind power, with its vast tracts of land and suitable “wind corridors” in areas of northern Russia.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Politics 2014 Paris Agreement 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

18 Planet Philadelphia Radio Program Provides Updates On Wind Power, Local Green Energy Efforts -- Observer-Reporter: Fayette County Zoning Board Nixes Request For Georges Township Solar Energy Facility -- Citizens Voice: Fairview Twp. 10 And Learn About The Watershed Landscape You Live In!

Toxic Substances Control Act 107

Toxic Substances Control Act Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources 107

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. gigawatts of highly-reliable, low-cost, and low-carbon power. [49] 5] The U.S.

Electricity 100

Electricity Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2019 100

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) visits a hybrid power plant where “green” hydrogen is made using wind power and fed into the gas grid. The government’s cost-benefit analysis reveals that prolonging the runtime of its remaining three nuclear power plants is neither advisable technically nor in terms of security.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Nuclear Power 98

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

by Romany Webb and Justin Gundlach. There has been much talk in recent weeks about pricing carbon to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Earlier this month, a group of former Republican cabinet members proposed adoption of a nationwide carbon price, starting at $40 per ton. That seems unlikely, however.

Electricity 40

Electricity Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

Legal Planet

MARCH 14, 2024

Still, he calls himself “a strong supporter of clean energy innovation, from wind power to biofuels” and reports that “83 percent of the electricity generated in my state of South Dakota came from renewable sources.” in the mix, though he dropped out a couple of days ago.

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Trump vociferously favors fossil fuels and has criticized renewables, especially wind power and electric vehicles. But renewables have powerful corporate champions and trade associations with support across the aisle in Washington, D.C. He might relax enforcement of environmental rules or seek new subsidies for fossil fuels.

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2025 Fossil Fuels Politics Renewable Energy 130

Science Blogs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Trump attacks wind power in state that gets nearly third of energy from wind. Energy Department Scientists Barred From Attending Nuclear Power Conference. Energy Department grid study calls for boost to coal, nuclear power. . Perry sees climate denial as evidence of being ‘intellectually engaged’.

Climate Change 40

Climate Change Climate Scientist 2017 Paris Agreement 40