Below is a roundup of more cleantech news, stories that didn’t grab enough attention for their own standalone article but seem important to highlight nonetheless. This week, Cadillac’s new design strikes a balance between luxury and sustainability, appealing to a certain segment of the automotive culture while also evoking a … [continued]
Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces 25 selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as … [continued]
US unions have begun to rally round Vice President Kamala Harris as Democrats and Republicans gear up for an executive office fight over the labor vote in November. On the other hand, Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s official endorsement of Trump is reportedly augmented by an interest in becoming a Trump-Vance … [continued]
Cumulative new battery production in North America announced up to January 2021 totaled 120 GWh. Following the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that supports the development of a domestic supply chain for EVs, announcements for new battery capacity accelerated. By mid-2024, cumulative … [continued]
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $65 million for Connected Communities 2.0, a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) to drive innovation to manage growing building, transportation, and industrial electric loads on the grid. This FOA seeks to validate grid-edge technology innovations in real-world situations and provide new tools for utilities, … [continued]
She’s no longer relegated to appearances at rubber chicken luncheons. Or the designee for a difficult issue like southern border immigration — without possessing any teeth to enact substantive change. Now, as the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee for President, US Vice President Kamala Harris will have a much more important … [continued]
First Solar is planning a thin film solar revolution in the US, and that is putting conservative politicians in red states on the spot.
As noted four years ago in the previous report card, the US military consumes 80% of all of the energy that the federal government uses annually. It’s likely the single biggest consumer of fossil fuels on the planet. One of Obama’s biggest climate wins was bringing 230,000 troops back from … [continued]
Four years ago, things looked bleak for federal action in the industrial sector. Biden and Harris’ current plan is light on specific climate action for industry as well. The committed Kigali Amendment and Paris Accord ratifications will have flow-down impacts of course. There are research dollars for low-carbon concrete and … [continued]
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]
