We’ve covered this topic countless times now, so let’s just do a recap with a short bullet list before getting to the latest news: Republican politicians have been heavily funded by the fossil fuel industry for decades. Therefore, even as we have learned more and more about the harms of … [continued]
As we’ve pointed out repeatedly, clean energy and electric vehicle production tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 passed by Democrats disproportionately benefit states and districts controlled by Republican Congressmen. It really doesn’t make sense to kill policies that are supporting tens or hundreds of thousands of … [continued]
It’s been such a big part of the US Republican Party for so long that it’s hard to keep in mind how insane opposition to clean energy is. Solar and wind energy power millions of homes, and they provide hundreds of thousands of US jobs, and they don’t cause cancer, … [continued]
With geothermal energy sniffing at their heels, US fossil energy stakeholders may come to regret their part in unleashing the American Energy Dominance hounds.
The recent US elections garnered a great amount of attention and perhaps generated even more “feelings.” It’s obvious to everyone what the results were. What is less clear, or much less, is what will unfold in the coming months and years. Of course, there are many opinions. Some come from … [continued]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — [This week] nearly 200 solar and storage companies sent a letter to congressional leaders calling for legislation to improve permitting, project siting, transmission, and public lands access for solar and solar plus storage projects. Market forecasts show that a range of policy and economic outcomes will determine the volume … [continued]
Every five years or so, Congress passes a multifaceted, multibillion-dollar bill that has a major impact not only on farmers and ranchers—who make up less than 2 percent of the US population—but also on the environment, public health, and the economy. Although it is generically called the “farm” bill, it … [continued]
The 2022 U.S. midterm elections provided historically surprising results. They were atypical in many ways, which is actually typical (in some ways) of the era of disruption we are in. Below are some communication lessons Mike Casey is highlighting for cleantech communicators. They are excellent lessons, so we are happy … [continued]
SunEdison technician at ABB solar power plant in Nevada in 2013. Photo by Zach Shahan | CleanTechnica.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) congratulates newly elected governors, state lawmakers and members of Congress who will play an important role in shaping the future of clean energy in the United States. As we gear up for #VeteransDay, SEIA is preparing to release a new … [continued]
Every year, it is spring forward in the spring and it is fall back in the fall in the U.S., which then starts the bi-annual debate over whether the U.S. should pick one time and stick to it. The transition from standard time to daylight saving time is not only … [continued]
