By EDF Energy Exchange By Rama ZakariaThis post was co-authored by Drew Stilson, Senior Analyst, U.S. Climate Policy at EDF In an update to a previous analysis from EDF and M.J. Bradley & Associates, our latest modeling shows significant environmental benefits stemming from Pennsylvania’s proposed plan to cap power sector carbon emissions and participate in…
By Energy in Depth As Texas producers look ahead to the future, additional infrastructure – like pipelines – are needed to help facilitate a post-pandemic recovery and help drive important environmental and economic benefits. But proposed projects have faced significant opposition from fringe environmental activists promoting misinformation about the safety and importance of pipelines, and…
By EDF Energy Exchange By Jake HigdonThis first report in a new joint research series by Environmental Defense Fund and Resources for the Future examines US federal economic development programs and policies that can revitalize communities that have been historically reliant on fossil fuels. Daniel Raimi, Wesley Look, Molly Robertson of RFF and Jake Higdon…
By [email protected] Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign added more climate clout on Tuesday, as the former vice president and presumptive Democratic nominee selected California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. While a moderate pick compared to some of the more climate-focused candidates that ran in 2020, such as Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Senator…
By [email protected] Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign added more climate clout on Tuesday, as the former vice president and presumptive Democratic nominee selected California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. While a moderate pick compared to some of the more climate-focused candidates that ran in 2020, such as Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Senator…
By FORESIGHT Contributor The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of FORESIGHT Climate & EnergyBy competing with each other in clean transport technology, Europe and China have the opportunity to keep oil prices, demand and production down, says Carl Pope, environmentalist and climate advisor to Michael Bloomberg…
By Energy in Depth The Ohio State University’s plans for the construction of a sustainable, on-campus natural gas-fueled power plant is on the receiving end of fringe activist groups’ opposition, with the Sierra Club’s Ohio Chapter leading the charge. Peddling misinformation about the environmental, consumer, and economic benefits natural gas delivers, the coordinated efforts of…
By [email protected] Most of New York’s fossil-fueled peak power plants would be vulnerable to competition if longer duration storage technologies hit the market, a new study says. The Empire State passed a law to eliminate carbon from the grid by 2045. Now it’s getting to work on replacing its peaker fleet. Since those plants are…
By Nick Assendelft Drivers of electric vehicles will have more locations to recharge their vehicle’s batteries as they travel across Michigan through $1.7 million in grants announced today by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for direct current fast chargers (DCFC) along well-traveled routes, which will make it more convenient for…
By [email protected] First Solar has agreed to sell its North American operations and management business to NovaSource Power Services, the company formed from SunPower’s O&M business, as part of a streamlining to focus on its core business making thin-film solar modules. The biggest solar panel maker in the Western Hemisphere has also officially launched a…
By WPED Staff The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has announced that the Wind Resource & Project Energy Assessment Conference and Wind Project Siting and Environmental Conference will be held virtually this September. AWEA is focused on reconstructing these events to create a valuable and successful online experience. Participants will have available live presentations, on-demand…
By Kelsey Misbrener Energy + Environmental Economics, an energy consulting firm commissioned by SMUD to study the value of solar in its service territory, released an independent study that evaluated the value of solar in the Sacramento area. The study evaluated the value of solar, the value of solar + storage when managed by SMUD…
By National Wind Watch I am very concerned about UPC’s Robbins Island and Jims Plains wind farm projects and the environmental and residential impacts these will cause. The EPA who are supposed to ensure Tasmania’s vulnerable wildlife including migratory birds and eagles are cared for and taken into account in any development proposal seem only…
By Kelly Pickerel Last week, three graduates of the Illinois Solar Pipeline Training Program installed the first Illinois Solar for All project on the roof of Heaven’s View Christian Fellowship in Peoria, Illinois. These graduates are now employed by StraightUp Solar, a local solar installation firm. Illinois Solar For All brings resources for solar project…
By Richard Brooks I think everyone that reads my materials knows that I am a BIG believer in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework V 1.1. This short article from NIST’s Ron Ross contains some insights and guidance, which I found useful. Here are my key take-aways:- In today’s cyber environment, diverse and highly skilled adversaries including…