Dec 01 Mining is necessary for the green transition. Here’s why experts say we need to do it better By Bella Isaacs-Thomas How to balance the mining demands of the green transition with the industry's social and environmental implications is one of the many topics of discussion at the ongoing COP28 climate conference in Dubai. Continue reading
Nov 28 Michigan will implement ambitious clean energy mandates with goal of carbon-free electricity by 2040 By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The legislation signed Tuesday also sets a goal for utilities to generate 50 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2030. That's a significant leap from the current 12 percent. Continue reading
Nov 04 Offshore wind project cancellations jeopardize Biden’s clean energy goals By Jennifer McDermott, Matthew Daly, Michael Hill, Mike Catalini, Associated Press The cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey is the latest in a series of setbacks for the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry, jeopardizing the Biden administration’s goals of powering 10 million homes from towering ocean-based turbines… Continue reading
Sep 22 Energy Department invests $325 million in new batteries that can store surplus renewable energy By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press Batteries are increasingly being used to store surplus renewable energy to be used later, during times when there is no sunlight or wind. The department says these projects will protect more communities from blackouts and make energy more reliable and… Continue reading
Aug 09 WATCH: Biden discusses clean energy investments and climate change in New Mexico By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press “I’m not here to declare victory on the economy. We have a lot more work to do," Biden said at Arcosa Wind Towers, a facility that once made Solo cups and other plastics but is now shifting to wind towers. Continue reading
Aug 07 Biden to showcase work on climate change, veterans on trip in western U.S. By Chris Megerian, Associated Press The Democrat is seeking to draw an implicit contrast between his administration’s accomplishments and former President Donald Trump’s legal troubles. Biden leaves on Monday for a three-night trip to Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Biden administration makes $20 billion ‘green bank’ available for clean energy projects By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal "green bank" for clean energy projects such as residential heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations and community cooling centers. Continue reading
Apr 16 No rolling back clean energy transition, John Kerry says after G-7 talks By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press So much has been invested in clean energy that there can be no rolling back of moves to end carbon emissions, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said Sunday. Continue reading
Apr 16 G-7 pledges commitments to renewable energy transition as talks wrap up in Japan By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy nations vowed Sunday to work to hasten the shift toward cleaner, renewable energy, but set no timetable for phasing out coal-fired power plants. Continue reading
Apr 04 Biden makes $450M available for clean energy projects at coal mines By Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Joe Biden's administration is making $450 million available for solar farms and other clean energy projects across the country at the site of current or former coal mines. Continue reading