Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Earlier this year, the MPSC approved a settlement agreement on Consumers Energy’s integrated resource plan that commits the company to retire all its remaining coal-fired power plants by 2025, construct no new fossil gas infrastructure, and build large amounts of new solar power between now and 2040.

Clean Energy 334

Clean Energy 2028 Electricity Wind Power 334

A Greener Life

AUGUST 2, 2023

“This is the first time Argentina has put into numbers the transformation needed in its energy sector to deliver on the country’s climate pledges,” Juan Carlos Villalonga, a renewable energy consultant and former deputy in the national congress, told Diálogo Chino. The plan targets US$2.7 GW of additional capacity.

Renewable Energy 95

Renewable Energy 2030 Fossil Fuels Electricity 95

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 3, 2022

The majority 6–3 decision sharply curtails the EPA’s authority to set standards based on a broad range of flexible options to cut carbon emissions from the power sector—options such as replacing polluting fossil fuels with cheap and widely available wind and solar power coupled with battery storage.

Climate Change 314

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Nitrogen Oxides 314

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 13, 2022

We already have so many of the foundational technological building blocks of the clean energy transition at hand: renewables, energy efficiency, energy storage, and pathways to electrifying a vast array of energy end uses. We must turn our attention there first.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 25, 2022

Grid modeling tools have a significant real-world impact because utilities, grid operators, regulators and policymakers rely on these tools to make investment and policy decisions. Capacity expansion models are the ones that get all the glory these days because utilities, grid operators and regulators use them to make investment decisions.

Electricity 279

Electricity Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 279

Law Columbia

APRIL 11, 2025

Over the last five years, several states, including New York (2020), California (2022), Illinois (2023), and Michigan (2023) have adopted comprehensive permitting reforms that curtail the power of local governments to block development of large-scale renewable energy projects.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

And not just that, but Texas is by far the biggest producer of oil, with a governor who has pledged to protect the industry from climate regulation at all cost. Which seems a little hard to square with the state’s reliance on renewable energy. Instead, Texas is doubling down on renewables.

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A Greener Life

JUNE 22, 2022

Bhutan’s first ground-mounted solar plant to feed power into the grid only went online in August 2021: the 180-kilowatt plant in Rubesa village in Wangduephodrang district. Photo credit: Department of Renewable Energy, MoEA Bhutan. Solar energy has become competitive. Previous obstacles have been overcome.

Renewable Energy 96

Renewable Energy Solar Power Fossil Fuels Electricity 96

Law Columbia

AUGUST 7, 2024

Over the last 10 years, dozens of townships in Michigan have effectively halted renewable energy development by adopting severe zoning restrictions, such as moratoriums. In the event that the PSC assumes control over an application, it will be allowed to preempt any local restrictions that would otherwise apply.

Renewable Energy 69

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2022

“It’s clear that Pennsylvania residents from all backgrounds recognize the many environmental and economic benefits of solar. Policymakers and energy regulators should take note.” Currently, Pennsylvania has a renewable energy goal of only 8 percent, with half a percent coming from solar.

Solar Power 52

Solar Power Renewable Energy Politics 2026 52

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Advocates of renewable energy have argued since the 1970s that the variable, weather-dependent nature of sunlight and wind is a modest obstacle at best to relying on 100 percent renewables. Some have argued that weather-dependent energies would, paradoxically, make electricity even more reliable.

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2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

By Kathy Cook, League of Women Voters of PA On May 25, 2021, a joint committee hearing on utility scale solar development was hosted by Pennsylvania’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Local Government Committees. Only 5 percent had any guidance for utility-scale solar energy systems. It is an excellent use of ground.

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Solar Power Government 2021 98

A Greener Life

JULY 31, 2024

Cambodia Solar energy in Cambodia, comprising only 7% of the country’s energy capacity, has emerged as the fastest-growing energy source , expanding over 14% in 2023. Cambodia aims to achieve 70% of renewable energy generation by 2030, with hydropower expected to contribute 55%. GW by 2040.

Solar Power 56

Solar Power Renewable Energy 2030 2023 56

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire April 17 PA Environment Digest 68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Inside Climate News: Gov. 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Waste 2023 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

[Cold Weather, LNG Demand Push Prices Higher] [ PDF of Article ] -- WTAJ: 200,000+ PA Residents Could See 18% Increase In National Fuel Gas Natural Gas Bills In 2025 -- WFMJ: National Fuel Gas Customers Could See 17% Increase In Gas Costs Starting Aug. 1 -- Altoona Mirror: Peoples Gas Natural Gas Rates To Increase Jan.

Conservation 81

Conservation 2025 Natural Gas 2024 81

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

EIA: 'Increasing Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources Contributes To Lower Power Prices' In 2023 [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: New Energy Co-Op Helps Make Switch To Solar Power Easier, More Affordable In Lancaster -- Nebraska Examiner: U.S. Click Here to watch live. Click Here to read more on agenda.)

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Solar Power 108

A Greener Life

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A solar power field in Kawasaki, near Tokyo. Last week, regulators in the local assembly of Tokyo , the capital of Japan , ruled that all new homes constructed by large-scale homebuilders after April 2025 must install solar panels to cut emissions. Poor solar uptake. Photo credit: Reuters / Toru Hanai.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key findings of the report Include: -- Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power Dominate: Fossil fuels, along with nuclear power, currently provide nearly all the power (92%) in the PJM grid. [ Resource Article Links - Electric Grid: -- PJM Electricity Auction Price 9 Times Higher Than Previous Auction-- $269.92/MW-Day Billion Up From $2.2

Fossil Fuels 85

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity 85

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

It plays a smaller role in electricity generation yet has been called the bridge fuel to the age of renewables – a flexible power source needed to complement variable wind and solar power. Germany will be fully renewable by 2035. The current goals foresee 80% by 2030 and fully renewable before 2050.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Nuclear Power 98

Law Columbia

AUGUST 9, 2022

On June 30, 2022, the State of California joined the State of New York in adopting legislation that allows state authorities to bypass local laws in permitting large-scale renewable energy projects. Credit: New York Office of Renewable Energy Siting. b)(1) (emphasis added); and. emphasis added). Law § 94-c(2)(h).

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Law Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Electricity 59

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Enacted in 2019, the CLCPA transformed the state’s earlier clean energy standard efforts from administrative fiat to law and sets more aggressive goals to reduce statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions economy-wide to 60% from a 1990 baseline by 2030, and 15% from a 1990 baseline by 2050.

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Regulations Clean Energy 2030 Climate Change 52

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Last week the Sabin Center and the American Bar Association held an event on addressing landowner concerns in renewable energy siting. Wind and solar farms often spark siting battles between local residents who welcome renewable energy projects and their neighbors who are concerned about visual or other impacts.

Renewable Energy 59

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels 59

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

As detailed in the RGGI investment plan , these funds are typically used to support energy efficiency and renewable energy programs in New York State. Most of the carbon allowances are auctioned and the proceeds of those auctions are typically used to promote energy conservation and renewable energy programs.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2017 2009 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

At DEP, we’re working full-bore on energy efficiency, clean renewable energy, energy storage, transportation electrification and clean energy employment. To the fullest extent we can, we’re generating the research, regulations, initiatives, partnerships, and funding needed to spur action.

Carbon Emissions 52

Carbon Emissions Climate Change Electricity Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

On November 9, a coalition of business, citizen and environmental groups announced their support for increasing the state's renewable energy goals under the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard. It’s past time these goals were brought up-to-date to reflect today’s energy and economic needs.

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Renewable Energy Solar Power 2012 2017 40

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

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

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 77

Law Columbia

APRIL 1, 2024

On March 21, 2024, state regulators in Ohio approved the Oak Run Solar Project, an 800-megawatt (MW) solar generation project that will include 300 MW of battery storage, as well as 4,000 acres of crops and 1,000 sheep on site. Notwithstanding this opposition, Oak Run also found significant local support. Opinion ¶ 227.)

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Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Government 2023 75

Environment Blog

MARCH 25, 2020

However, Bitcoin’s lack of intrinsic value, the ease with which it can be lost, its lack of regulation, and its price volatility are not the only aspects of digital gold that have been criticised. Estimates have suggested that the total energy consumed to send and receive money is more than 19 European countries and approximately 0.7%

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Electricity Carbon Dioxide 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

How do higher natural gas prices impact The Energy Co-op’s renewable energy programs? Regardless of whether electricity is generated by wind turbines, solar panels, natural gas, nuclear, coal, or other sources, it is all delivered over the same grid. this year will be generated by renewable resources.

Natural Gas 40

Natural Gas Solar Power Electricity Renewable Energy 40

Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On November 16, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a proposed rule to expedite the environmental review process for certain renewable energy infrastructure projects through the use of categorical exclusions.

Clean Energy 64

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Greenhouse Conservation 64

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

GW Of Clean Energy In PA, 4 Other PJM States Saving $1 Billion A Year [PPL included] -- DOE Invests $17 Million In 3 Projects To Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chain: 1 In PA, Another To PA Company, Both Coal-Related [PaEN] -- NYT: The Planet Needs Solar Power, Can We Build It Without Harming Nature?

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 83

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2022

. -- WSJ: Nationwide Work Starts To Plug Abandoned Conventional Gas & Oil Wells [In PA Newly Abandoned Wells Outnumber Wells The State Plans To Plug] -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: PA Needs To Finish Conventional Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Regulations By Dec.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Politics Solar Power 2020 62

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Million In Rebates To 21 School Districts For Clean School Buses In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: New Clean Energy School Buses Coming To Pittsburgh-Area School Districts -- WHYY: Know A Teen Interested In Journalism Or Climate Work?

Conservation 84

Conservation Clean Energy Air Pollution 2024 84

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A transition to 100% clean energy is an urgent priority worldwide to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change and preserve a livable planet. Solar power is jetting us towards that goal. gigawatts (GW) of solar power, enough power to provide electricity for one third of the households in Los Angeles.

Solar Power 294

Solar Power Renewable Energy Recycling Electricity 294

Columbia Climate Law

JULY 9, 2015

On May 22, 2015, CPUC Commissioner Mike Florio issued an alternate proposal that is seen as a compromise between the existing regulations and the ALJs’ proposal. Understandably, there are concerns that tier flattening does not adequately incentivize efficient use of energy.

Electricity 40

Electricity 2015 Solar Power Renewable Energy 40

Columbia Climate Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

PURPA requires electric utilities to purchase energy and capacity from qualifying renewable energy facilities (“QFs”). Congress enacted PURPA to “encourage the development of cogeneration and small power production facilities.” [3] Background on PURPA.

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Fossil Fuels 2016 2017 Natural Gas 40

A Greener Life

JUNE 19, 2024

Its campaign arm Net Zero Watch has urged the government to “recommit to fossil fuels”, including “a new fleet of coal-fired power stations”, and has called for renewable energy from wind and solar power to be “wound down completely”. We routinely meet and share our research with government and shadow ministers. “We

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