US Election 2024: Land Use Climate Solutions Report Card

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:09:46 +0000

In the global fight against climate change, land use policies have emerged as a pivotal factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing community resilience. Urban planning that promotes compact, mixed-use development can significantly cut emissions from transportation by reducing the need for long commutes. Forestry management and sustainable agricultural … [continued]

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$52 Million for Small Business Research & Development Grants

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:44:19 +0000

229 Grants Will Primarily Focus on Clean Energy Research and Development in 39 States In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday announced awards totaling $52 million for a broad range of small businesses in 39 states. The projects will work to … [continued]

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Conditional Commitment to Clean Flexible Energy to Build Utility-Scale Solar Generation& Storage in Puerto Rico

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:17:16 +0000

Leer en español The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) yesterday announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $861.3 million to Clean Flexible Energy, LLC. The loan guarantee will finance the construction of two solar photovoltaic (PV) farms equipped with battery storage and … [continued]

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$325 Million to Fund Solar & Battery Storage for Community Healthcare Facilities & Multi-Family Housing Serving Low-and-Moderate-Income Communities in Puerto Rico

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:33:46 +0000

Building on DOE’s Programa Acceso Solar for Single Family Households, New $325 Million Funding Will Improve Energy Resilience for Even More Vulnerable Puerto Rican Communities Lea este anuncio en español COAMO, PUERTO RICO — Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its intent to issue a $325 million funding opportunity … [continued]

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US Election 2024: Transportation Decarbonization Report Card

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:00:47 +0000

With the increase in renewable electrical generation, transportation has become the highest emitting sector of the US economy, accounting for about 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Light-duty vehicles, including cars and small trucks, account for about 57% of transportation emissions. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks contribute an additional 26%, while … [continued]

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Biden–Harris Administration Invests $27 Million to Community-Driven Marine Debris Solutions Investing in America Agenda

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:00:38 +0000

Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $27 million in funding for projects to prevent and remove marine debris in coastal and Great Lakes communities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will support innovative research and foster local coalitions to … [continued]

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Policy Report Cards on Trump & Biden, California Home Energy Assault, Huge Cleantech Growth — Top Cleantech Stories This Week

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:25:32 +0000

The summer seems to be flying by faster than an electric jet, and it’s already time for another weekly news roundup. Below are 27 of the most notable cleantech stories from the past week and a half. Have a look and make sure you haven’t missed anything! 1. Mike Barnard … [continued]

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US Election 2024: Electrical Generation Decarbonization Report Card

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:45:07 +0000

The reality of the United States’ actual trajectory on electrical generation belies the rhetoric of both Biden and Trump. As noted four years ago, Trump’s administration was against renewables, especially wind energy. The Department of Energy under Perry crafted a report calling for more coal generation, a report which excluded … [continued]

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Project 2025 x Climate Change

Credit to Author: Vijay| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:53:02 +0000

I asked CoPilot and ChatGPT the following questions. You can copy it and try it yourself on CoPilot here. All list and bold formatting is not mine but how CoPilot or ChatGPT answered the question. I asked “What are the impacts of Project 2025 on climate change?,” “What are the … [continued]

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $120 Million To Help Tribes Build Climate Resilience

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:22:32 +0000

SHELBYVILLE, Michigan — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland this week announced the availability of $120 million in new funding supported by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Tribal communities prepare for the most severe climate-related environmental threats to their homelands. The funding can be used by Tribes … [continued]

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