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Nevada Legislature Passes Renewables Bill; Groups Urge Governor’s Signature
A bill increasing Nevada’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) to 40% by 2030 is awaiting action from Gov. Brian Sandoval, who is being pushed by...
Santa Barbara Goes All In On Renewable Energy
Santa Barbara, Calif., has become the 30th city in the country to officially commit to transition to 100% renewable energy, according to the Sierra...
New York State Rolls Out Major Renewable Energy Initiative
In light of President Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the Clean...
Trump To Withdraw U.S. From Paris Climate Change Agreement
President Donald Trump has announced he is withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, a global accord meant to combat climate change.
During a press...
California Moves A Step Closer To 100% Renewables Mandate
The California State Senate has passed a bill that would transition the state to 100% renewable energy.
In a 25-13 vote on Wednesday, the Senate passed...
Trump’s Proposed Budget Shrinks EPA, DOE Funding
President Donald Trump has released his fiscal year 2018 budget proposal, which includes cuts to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Environmental Protection...
Vermont Proposes Turbine Sound Rules ‘Ostracizing’ Wind Industry
Renewable Energy Vermont argues that the public service board's proposed new rules, covering decibel levels and setback requirements, could “effectively ban" future wind development in the state.
Wind PTC Father Grassley Probes Perry On ‘Hastily Developed’ Grid Study
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has asked Rick Perry, secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, a series of questions about a study Perry...
Virginia Governor Takes Action To Cut Carbon Emissions, Grow Clean Energy
Gov. Terry McAuliffe, D-Va., has taken executive action to reduce carbon emissions across the state. Under the newly signed Executive Directive 11, the governor...
U.S. Lawmakers Band Together On Offshore Wind Incentive Bill
In an effort to continue spurring offshore wind in the country, U.S. Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., along with Rhode...
New Hampshire Town Makes 100% Renewables Pledge
The Town of Hanover, N.H., has voted to establish a goal of transitioning to 100% clean and renewable energy by 2050. The article approved...
Alberta’s Environment Minister Lauds Renewables
The Alberta government’s efforts to encourage development of the province’s abundant wind energy resource and diversify its fossil fuel-dependent economy have captured the attention of...
U.S. Reps. Flip The Switch On Energy Storage Caucus
U.S. Reps. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., and Mark Takano, D-Calif., have launched the Advanced Energy Storage Caucus in Congress. The two lawmakers created a similar...
U.S. Senator Proposes Clean Energy For America Act
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced a bill to overhaul and streamline the current system for federal energy tax...
The Role of Wholesale Power Markets in Helping States Achieve Decarbonization
How can wholesale power markets and state policies work together to achieve decarbonization and reliability objectives at a low cost? In response to questions...
Atlanta Becomes 27th U.S. City To Commit To 100% Renewables
Atlanta has become the 27th city in the country to officially commit to transition to 100% renewable energy, according to the Sierra Club.
The Atlanta...
Court Approves Suspension Of Clean Power Plan Lawsuit
On Friday, a federal court approved the Trump administration’s request to suspend the litigation over the Clean Power Plan (CPP).
The decision comes after President...
AWEA, SEIA & AEE Ask Perry For ‘Open And Transparent’ DOE Study
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) are calling on Rick Perry, secretary of...
U.S. Senators Propose 100% Clean Energy By 2050
U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., along with U.S. Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Cory Booker, D-N.J., have proposed landmark...
How Policy Can Help Overcome Wind Siting Barriers In The Northeast
Northeastern U.S. states have ambitious renewable energy goals, but will barriers to siting new wind generation and transmission in a land-constrained region stymie their efforts?