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South Carolina’s Past Failures and New Policies Contribute to a Brighter Future for Solar and Battery Storage

Renewable Energy World

By Shelley Robbins, Clean Energy Group. In those states, where clean energy is now gaining a stronger foothold, valuable lessons can be found. Actions by these states to change the direction of energy policy are a powerful confirmation that clean energy is a viable, cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels.

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Ex-COP26 President’s Role at Fossil Fuel ‘Astroturfing’ Firm Approved

DeSmogBlog

Former UK Energy Minister and original COP26 President Claire O’Neill has been cleared to take up a role at a business consultancy known for running “astroturf” campaigns for fossil fuel companies, despite warnings from the body that approves such appointments. Oil and Gas Industry Groups.

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A decidedly impartial review of Mark Jacobson’s 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything

Renewable Energy World

When you’ve followed the evolving research of a leading clean energy expert and become a supporter of his vision for a global clean energy transition, it should come as no surprise that I was eager to crack open Mark Jacobson’s 2021 book release, 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything. Jacobson’s Early Story.

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Can California’s cap and trade address environmental justice?

GreenBiz

Pollution, poverty and race collide in many other disadvantaged communities across California — and the country — and some argue that the state’s climate policies haven’t helped. It also dramatically has increased the volume of gas flared off as waste — another source of harmful compounds.

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US renewables hit milestone in surpassing coal output

AGreenLiving

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nationwide energy supply-and-demand patterns. electricity consumption. Bulk electricity usage by commercial businesses and industrial manufacturing has given way to increased household electricity consumption as the general population isolates at home.

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US renewables hit milestone in surpassing coal output

AGreenLiving

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nationwide energy supply-and-demand patterns. electricity consumption. Bulk electricity usage by commercial businesses and industrial manufacturing has given way to increased household electricity consumption as the general population isolates at home.

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The prospects for I-1631 eliminating 20 million tons of carbon pollution annually by 2035

Low Carbon Prosperity

LCPI finds that one third of reductions, approximately 10 million tCO2e, should be expected from current trends and existing policies plus the price-elasticity effect of the fee if I-1631 is enacted. The measure would rely on a robust investment program to achieve the remaining 20 million tCO2e. the fee) and targeted investments.