BNEF: 2020 Investment in Decarbonization Sets Global Record
The world has committed a record $501.3 billion to decarbonization in 2020, beating the previous year by 9% despite the economic disruption caused by...
Amazon Becomes Largest Corporate Purachaser of Renewables
Amazon has invested in 26 new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects totaling 3.4 GW of electricity production capacity, bringing its total investment in...
SCE: California Grid Needs to Adapt to Realize Clean Energy Future
Fundamental changes in how the electric power grid is planned, designed, built and operated are necessary to meet future challenges. These challenges are created...
New York Power Authority Approves the VISION2030 Energy Roadmap
The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) board of trustees has approved a new strategic plan, VISION2030, which provides a roadmap for transforming the state’s...
New Alliance Formed to Support Low-Carbon Solar Energy
Renewable energy companies from a diverse cross-section of the solar industry have joined together to launch the Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance.
The alliance will work...
Terracon Enhances Site-Selection Tool
Consulting and engineering firm Terracon says it has further enhanced Stage1, a site-selection tool, to now include environmental and geotechnical condition assessment.
Stage1 combines Terracon's...
Cuomo Proposes Regulations to Speed up Renewable Siting, Construction
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the availability of proposed regulations that would implement the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act.
The draft...
Northam Steers Virginia Towards a Clean Economy
Governor Ralph Northam has signed the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which establishes bold energy efficiency standards and provides a pathway for new investments in...
Mayors’ Letter to Congress Urges Tax Credit Extensions
A bipartisan coalition of 64 mayors, representing cities in 25 states across the country, have joined with Environment America to call on Congress to...
Biden Unveils Plan to Combat Climate Change
In a recent speech, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden unveiled his plans to steer the U.S. toward a carbon-free future.
In order to curb climate...
