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Media brief: The impact of clean stimulus measures on the U.S. economy following the 2008 downturn

Clean Energy Canada

Two weeks ago, Clean Energy Canada and 11 clean energy sector industry associations and organizations sent a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau detailing the benefits of employing clean-energy-focussed stimulus measures. including California and Texas, solar and wind power is cheaper than natural gas and coal. Since 2008, U.S.

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Transmission Emerging as Major Stumbling Block for State Renewable Targets

GreenTechMedia

In simple terms, the cheapest wind power is from the Great Plains and Intermountain West , and the cheapest solar power is from the Southwest and Southeast regions, and both need a way to reach faraway coastal markets. transmission grid.

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Montana’s renewable energy city coalition grows

Renewable Energy World

Thirty percent of the city’s electricity supply already stems from hydro, wind, and solar energy. Helena’s clean electricity resolution was born from a 2009 Climate Change Action Plan , which drew inspiration from over 40 community recommendations on how to transition Helena to clean energy.

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New Sustainable Energy Factbook shows 2020 was ‘blockbuster’ year for renewables in America

Renewable Energy World

This story is told for the first time with over 130 slides and data visualizations that put 2020 performance in the context of past years, said the organizations. year-on-year, the first decline since 2009. Power sector demand and exports rose but industrial, commercial and residential demand all fell. Figure 1: U.S.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Advanced Manufacturing

EDF + Business

Eligibility Requirements Organization Types and Usage: Domestic manufacturers of eligible components. 48C was enacted in 2009 and fully allocated in 2013. Credit amounts vary by each type of eligible component. New or Modified Provision: Modified and extended. All rights reserved.

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Greenwashing terms to avoid at any cost

Business Green

If your factory runs on 40 per cent wind power, say so specifically, the agency advises. The FTC considers these terms deceptive if a product has any substance, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), known to erode the ozone layer. Made with renewable energy. Back that claim up with science, the FTC says.

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Brewery Sustainability: Getting Started Guide for Business

Green Business Bureau

These actions are needed as the brewing process is energy-intensive, uses large amounts of water, and generates high volumes of wastewater and organic waste. One important switch is to move away from intensive farming practices to organic produce (products made without toxic pesticides and herbicides).