DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When asked about this by DeSmog, Stafford – who worked for Shell prior to becoming an MP in 2019 – defended the oil and gas funding for the hydrogen APPG, which, like other APPGs, is set up to lobby on specific policy areas. “On Green hydrogen, produced using electricity is the only zero carbon option.“

Hydrogen 89

Hydrogen Fossil fuels Policy Climate change 89

Clean Energy Canada

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Encouragingly, these updated vehicle targets reflect and build on B.C.’s s success to date: more electric vehicles are now sold in the province than anywhere else in Canada. The roadmap also commits to capping oil and gas emissions and reducing these emissions over time. s new natural gas ( Business in Vancouver ).

Electric vehicle 93

Electric vehicle North America Hydrogen Fashion 93

R-Squared Energy

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

He had campaigned on combating climate change. He implemented lots of policies designed to encourage the use of renewable energy. natural gas production also skyrocketed. The price of natural gas, oil, and in turn gasoline, all plunged as production surged. He will likely implement similar policies.

Natural gas 60

Natural gas Policy Fossil fuels Electric vehicle 60

GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

He expects blue hydrogen made from natural gas via steam reforming to meet around 80 percent of the 5 GW target, with HyNet alone planning for 3.5 Electric vehicles get turbo-charged. Plan welcomed, but stakeholders want more policy details soon. ” The level of policy detail is still fairly light.

Hydrogen 130

Hydrogen Carbon Aviation Electric vehicle 130

GreenBiz

JUNE 24, 2020

Lyft's 100% EV strategy requires a policy blitz. So essentially Lyft has to act as a catalyst — using policy, economic and industry tools — to spur the broader transportation ecosystem to more rapidly adopt zero-emission vehicles. Katie Fehrenbacher. Wed, 06/24/2020 - 02:00. Arons said Lyft was able to work with Colorado Gov.

Policy 310

Policy Law Electric vehicle Climate change 310

Smart Energy International

MARCH 4, 2022

This growth was fueled by strong consumer demand, unprecedented injection of new capital into companies, technologies, and projects, and a wave of supportive new policies. “As Renewables, nuclear and energy efficiency in IEA plan to break EU reliance on Russian gas Angeles Link – a proposed hydrogen hub for California’s LA Basin.

Energy 52

Energy Energy Natural gas Investment 52

R-Squared Energy

MARCH 1, 2020

In the previous installment of this series, I highlighted Jeff Bezos’s recent commitment of $10 billion to fight climate change. The primary culprits that add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere are the coal, oil, and natural gas — the fossil fuels — we consume for energy. Consider coal, for example. In the U.S.

Carbon 78

Carbon Natural gas Fossil fuels Asia 78

Clean Energy Canada

MARCH 28, 2023

The alliance would have one imagine that a robust oil and gas sector thrives in a net-zero 2050 (the goal by which most of the world has agreed to halt climate change), when no such future is possible. Put simply, domestic policies cannot save a global industry.

Fossil fuels 52

Fossil fuels Energy Energy Natural gas 52

Business Green

JANUARY 18, 2021

Announcement of deal to acquire 20 per cent stake in world's largest solar developer comes just days after oil giant quits American Petroleum Institute over climate policy differences. Our entry into AGEL is a major milestone in our strategy in the renewable energy business in India put in place by both parties," he said.

Energy 73

Energy Energy Natural gas Policy 73

GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Scientists say we must reach zero emissions by 2050 to avoid locking in dangerous climate change, but while overall emissions have declined from power sector decarbonization, stubbornly hard-to-reduce transportation and buildings emissions are growing. Existing policies are already helping fleets convert from fossil fuels.

Fossil fuels 100

Fossil fuels Energy Energy Transportation 100

Grist

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In British Columbia, Premier John Horgan’s government detailed policies to nearly double climate-protection efforts. And the Oregon and Washington legislatures passed their most concrete plans to date to rein in climate-wrecking greenhouse gases. Electric vehicles are making huge inroads in the market.

Solar Energy Monitor 104

Solar Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring 104

Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Yanting Zhou, principal economist at Wood Mackenzie said: “China’s Covid policy is one of the biggest uncertainties impacting its economy and energy demand. In 2021, China recorded a 50% increase in energy commodities imported by importing $366 billion worth of commodities due to increases in gas and oil prices. in 2021 to 5.4%

Energy 52

Energy Energy Demand Policy 52

Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 6, 2021

But rising temperatures from climate change are just one challenge. California and other states are pushing to use clean electricity to power vehicles and buildings to cut carbon, which will increase demand. And the state’s last nuclear power plant and numerous coastal gas power plants are facing retirement.

Solar Energy Monitor 114

Solar Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 114

Energy and Cleantech Council

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

trillion package are the investments in electric vehicle charging stations, clean-powered buses, and electric-powered ferries. These investments include: Creating new grants to build out electric vehicle charging station networks. Funding to state and local governments to procure electric or low emissions ferries.

Transportation 40

Transportation Packaging Investment Electricity 40

Business Green

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The first, biggest step to slowing climate change is switching electricity generation from coal and gas to wind and sun. This needs to happen fast, with coal phased out no later than 2030 and gas not far behind. How did a small, Nordic oil and gas utility get to this point?

Carbon 100

Carbon Fossil fuels Energy Energy 100

The City Fix

JULY 12, 2022

The world’s ability to overcome the climate change challenge hinges, in part, on what happens on China’s roads. China’s cars, buses, trucks, shipping and other transport generated 828 million tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2014. That’s almost the equivalent of the EU. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

Transportation 98

Transportation Climate change Natural gas Carbon 98

Energy Innovation

JULY 20, 2023

This article is the first in a series entitled “Real Talk on Reliability ,” which will examine the reliability needs of our grid as we move toward 100% clean electricity and electrify more end-uses on the path to a climate stable future. There are four separate but interconnected pieces to ensuring that power from the grid is reliable.

Energy Monitor 52

Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 52

Business Green

DECEMBER 8, 2020

This investment programme is going to breathe life into the UK economy - it's as much an economic policy as a climate policy, particularly over the next 10 years as we recover from the pandemic'. million heat pumps would have been sold by 2030, ahead of natural gas boilers being removed from sale entirely by 2033 at the latest.

Carbon 86

Carbon Policy Government Investment 86

Clean Energy Trust

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Paraphrasing, there was an insufficient amount of government action and commitment to address climate change, but things are happening. As Julia Pyper put it in her wrap up of the conference , “It can be true that we’re both still losing the climate fight post-Glasgow and better off than we’ve ever been before.”

Natural gas 52

Natural gas Aviation Electric vehicle COP 52

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

It feels fair to say there are a fair few concerns within the green economy about the prospects for ambitious climate and environmental policy under Prime Minister Liz Truss and her newly appointed Cabinet.

Energy 69

Energy Energy Policy Climate change 69

DeSmogBlog

APRIL 3, 2024

Scientists continue to cast doubt on whether carbon capture will ever function at the huge scale required to make a dent in climate change. In another 2023 campaign, Mobil (Exxon’s automotive car fuel brand) launched an advert positioning petrol-powered cars as a way of “disconnecting”, in an apparent swipe at electric vehicles.

Pollution 72

Pollution Fossil fuels Aviation Carbon 72

Business Green

JULY 3, 2020

However, government declines to provide further details on precise nature of climate and net zero targets attached to firm's rescue support. Aluminium is a key component to many clean technologies, including renewable energy, energy-efficient buildings and electric vehicles. "We Germany are proven climate leaders.

Government 73

Government Carbon-neutral Europe Carbon 73

Clean Energy Canada

JUNE 28, 2021

But this massive clean energy sector growth depends, in part, on policy. We included the policies in the federal government’s latest climate plan in our model. Oil and gas may have dominated Canada’s energy past, but it’s Canada’s clean energy sector that will define its new reality. The recent announcement of a $1.3-billion

Energy 52

Energy Energy Fossil fuels Real Estate 52

Clean Energy Canada

AUGUST 23, 2019

Over the past few months, we’ve been writing this series to inform readers about just what exactly the federal government is doing in the fight of our lifetimes — that is, the fight against climate change. So far, our series has covered what the federal government has implemented to support electric vehicles. The reason?

Power grid 42

Power grid Natural gas Government Fossil fuels 42

Business Green

JUNE 19, 2020

Euractiv this week reported on a leaked EU policy document, which suggests the bloc is preparing to prioritise the development of 'green' hydrogen produced using renewable power over 'grey' hydrogen made using natural gas steam reforming. EU preps green hydrogen plan. Spanish government unveils EV-focused car bailout.

Fossil fuels 101

Fossil fuels Hydrogen Government Investment 101

Business Green

MAY 18, 2021

It provides direct advice to governments and its annual World Energy Outlook reports, which offer projections for future energy sources and demand, have provided the bedrock for major energy investment and policy decisions that help shape the trajectory of the global market. A 'wake-up call' for natural gas.

Fossil fuels 90

Fossil fuels Natural gas Demand Government 90

Clean Energy Trust

AUGUST 16, 2019

Clockwise from upper left: pictures of NET Power, Fulcrum BioEnergy, and Lanzatech facilities Addressing climate change is a complex and difficult challenge, but we have more figured out than you might think. For some, new policies will drive increased efficiency and the adoption of solutions that are not cost-effective today.

Carbon 40

Carbon Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 40

Business Green

APRIL 30, 2020

But advocates of hydrogen argue it offers an effective replacement for fossil fuel infrastructure, is well suited to heavier vehicles, and is highly adaptable as it can also be used to store renewable energy and heat buildings. It isn't a case of electric versus hydrogen vehicles," he said.

Transportation 77

Transportation Hydrogen Fossil fuels Government 77

GreenTechMedia

JUNE 17, 2020

Many more long-term challenges await PG&E, such as adapting to large portions of its customer base being served by community choice aggregators (CCAs), or its natural gas network being rendered obsolete by the state’s zero carbon by 2045 mandate. Gavin Newsom’s Wildfires Blue Ribbon Commission.

Energy Monitor 130

Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring 130

Business Green

JULY 22, 2021

Lane's comments were echoed by Equinor's low carbon strategy Dan Sadler, who underscored the scheme had the potential to deliver a major impact on the UK's legally-binding climate change obligations while growing public awareness and confidence in critical clean technologies. It is about all of it and more.".

Hydrogen 96

Hydrogen Carbon Fossil fuels Technology 96

Business Green

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Macron reveals plan for climate referendum. French President Emmanuel Macron this week pledged to hold a referendum on changing the country's constitution to include a commitment to tackle climate change and protect the environment. Japan unveils plans to more than quadruple offshore wind capacity.

Fossil fuels 82

Fossil fuels Hydrogen Investment Government 82

Sunrun

AUGUST 23, 2019

Net Energy Metering4 allows customers who generate their own electricity from solar panels to sell the excess electricity generated back to the grid. However, not all states have NEM policies, and these policies vary by state. 14 Solar Saves on Gas and Fuel 9. The price of sunlight is zero.

Solar Energy Monitor 87

Solar Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring 87

Renewable Energy World

APRIL 22, 2021

In just ten years, Jacobson has harnessed passion, determination and science to re-frame the way renewable energy is seen and, ultimately, accepted as a viable solution to climate change and air pollution. Congress; and policy pros serving President Obama. Climate Change Conference in Paris.

Solar Energy Monitor 101

Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 101

Martin LaMonica

JULY 9, 2016

is ever going to make serious progress on climate change while we remain in love with giant vehicles. To some degree, the news revealed some good news: greenhouse gas emissions from electricity is going down because a shift to natural gas from coal for power generation and the rise of solar and wind.

Electric vehicle 40

Electric vehicle Transportation Natural gas Electricity 40

Enervee

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Driving private investment into efficient products, solar and electric vehicles We are pleased to announce that Con Edison’s choice engine platform – powered by Enervee – has logged over 2.8 Electric vehicles are often the winners, and Con Edison Cars has already attracted over 80,000 visitors and is delivering promising results.

Electric vehicle 60

Electric vehicle Logging Innovation Energy 60

Energy and Cleantech Council

JANUARY 5, 2021

On January 4th, as the legislative session came to a close, both houses of the Massachusetts legislature passed “ An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy.” Not surprisingly, many of the levers the new act pulls are embedded within familiar state energy policies.

Solar Energy Monitor 52

Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring 52

Energy and Cleantech Council

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Council members proposed several amendments to the draft plan that highlighted the need for the Council to clarify its stance with regard to the future in New York of natural gas and alternative fuels.

Natural gas 52

Natural gas Carbon-neutral Hydrogen Transportation 52