The Biden administration has proposed a clean energy standard that will slash emissions from the utility sector. Not only will it pay for itself, it may play a critical role in keeping the Earth suitable for human habitation.
The New York Public Service Commission approved an ambitious 50% renewable energy target this week, which also includes subsidies for the state’s nuclear capacity. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the Clean Energy Standard on Monday, approved by the state’s Public Service Commission, which he described as “the most comprehensive … [continued]
Have you ever thought that the health benefits of reducing emitted carbon might pay for the costs associated with implementing clean air policies? A new study, published online Sunday in the journal Nature Climate Change, has found that savings from health benefits dwarf the estimated $14 billion cost of a cap-and-trade … [continued]
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has chimed in on a potential National Clean Energy Standard (NCES). Naturally, it’s in favor of energy efficiency being included in that. And, of course, we’re highly supportive of that idea here at CleanTechnica, so I’m sharing ACEEE’s full statement: A … [continued]
On March 1, I shared a great post on the newly proposed Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. Two months and one day later, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a report on an analysis of the Clean Energy Standard Act. The general conclusions are presented in the following … [continued]
Yesterday’s State of the Union address detailed a comprehensive plan to increase domestic sources of energy, but the wide scope could actually limit growth of renewable power sources.
Some top cleantech policy stories from around this week: 1. Clean Energy Standards Create Clean Air & Water with No Cost to Economy The U.S. is sorely in need of a clean energy standard. A recent post by Richard Caperton, Director of Clean Energy Investments at the Center for American Progress, … [continued]
Here are some good stories on clean tech politics from the last week or so (other than what we’ve covered). U.S. and China / International Fearing high gas prices, Sean Hannity proposes re-invading Iraq and Kuwait to “take all their oil” Friday’s Hannity on Fox News featured a discussion by the Great … [continued]
