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New Oregon Energy Policy Simulator Modeling Shows Major Benefits Of Accelerating Climate Policies

Energy Innovation

This week, Energy Innovation launched the Oregon Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) , our newest state-specific, open-source, peer-reviewed, and nonpartisan model that estimates the environmental, economic, and public health impacts of hundreds of climate and energy policies. By Shelley Wenzel.

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Xcel unveils plan for net-zero natural gas by 2050

Renewable Energy World

Xcel Energy, provider of electricity and natural gas services to nearly 6 million customers in eight Western and Midwestern states, has committed to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its natural gas business by 2050. Xcel Energy’s aggressive, forward looking plans for clean energy are welcomed news.".

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Comment: Carbon net zero – we’re halfway there

Envirotec Magazine

By Faye Bowser, Head of Energy Solutions, Siemens plc. Kyoto Protocol agreed to use as a benchmark for their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and 2050, the year many countries set as their target for carbon net zero. We are working across a range of engineering and commercial activities that reflect the UK in microcosm.

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'The green recovery starts at home': EU accelerates Green Deal with buildings, chemicals, and methane plans

Business Green

European Commission unveils flurry of major policy plans as it seeks to help deliver on 2050 net zero goal, but green groups warn bolder action is still required. The green recovery starts at home," he said. "We This will be a game changer for home-owners, tenants and public authorities.".

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The defining decade for oil and gas in the energy transition

EDF + Business

Business as usual for the oil and gas industry is over. Investor confidence is flagging just as the talent pool shrinks and competition from cleaner energy sources intensifies. Ben Ratner, Senior Director, EDF+Business. Support science based climate policy agendas. BP’s recent “net zero” announcement is a case in point.

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Back green hydrogen to power clean growth, industry urges government

Business Green

Trade body RenewableUK outlines a series of policy recommendations to enable the UK to become a global leader in the development of green hydrogen. This would mean that by 2030, green hydrogen would be at least cost-competitive with blue hydrogen, which is made from the fossil fuel methane in combination with carbon capture and storage (CCS).

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COP26 sends a clear signal to businesses and investors

Business Green

Despite the tense, last-minute drama, the Glasgow Climate Pact sends a very clear investment signal to businesses and financial institutions, argues Nick Molho from the Aldersgate Group. This is understandable, but it should not detract from the very clear signals that the business and investment community have been sent at COP26.