Biden–Harris Administration Invests $27 Million to Community-Driven Marine Debris Solutions Investing in America Agenda

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:00:38 +0000

Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $27 million in funding for projects to prevent and remove marine debris in coastal and Great Lakes communities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will support innovative research and foster local coalitions to … [continued]

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Toyota Invests In Perovskite Solar Cells, And The World Will Never Be The Same

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:26:54 +0000

The solar car of the future is already emerging, and Toyota could get a jump on the ball with new perovskite solar cells.

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BYD’s Electric Car Price Cuts Upset BYD Buyers in Thailand — Investigation Ensues As Factory Inaugurated

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:45:25 +0000

I wrote a few weeks ago, based on some ears on the ground, about cheap electric cars from BYD seemingly disrupting the auto market in Thailand — like, not just reaching good sales levels, but actually disrupting the market and pushing auto brands out. This even extends into the used … [continued]

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Sleek New EV Charging Stations Could Save The Day For Starbucks

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:40:41 +0000

Starbucks is aiming to attract customers with an assist from Mercedes-Benz, which has arranged to install a fleet of new Italian-designed, made-in-the-USA EV charging stations at selected Starbucks stores.

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12 American Companies Will Help Expand Distributed Wind Across the Rural United States

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:23:48 +0000

Companies Will Work To Boost Clean Energy Options for Farmers, Small Business Owners, and Electric Co-Ops With U.S. Department of Energy Competitiveness Improvement Project Funding The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced plans to award $3.15 million to 12 American component suppliers and manufacturers of small- … [continued]

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Decarbonizing Building Heat — RAP EU Lead Jan Rosenow On Policy Sausages & Hydrogen

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:45:01 +0000

Recently I sat down virtually with energy policy expert Jan Rosenow of RAP on my podcast “Redefining Energy — Tech” to discuss how residential and commercial building heat solutions. In the theme of providing transcripts of presentations I’m giving in various places for people who prefer the written word, this … [continued]

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Pro Sports Issues Energy Decarbonization Guidebook, Claps Back At Project 2025

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:05:29 +0000

The influential Green Sports Alliance has issued a guidebook to help sports and entertainment venues to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and electrification.

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The Taliban Climate Plan Is Better Than Republican “Drill, Baby, Drill” Nonsense

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:20:42 +0000

The Earth’s climate should be the number one item on everyone’s agenda. But don’t try tell that to Republicans.

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US Election 2024: Electrical Generation Decarbonization Report Card

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:45:07 +0000

The reality of the United States’ actual trajectory on electrical generation belies the rhetoric of both Biden and Trump. As noted four years ago, Trump’s administration was against renewables, especially wind energy. The Department of Energy under Perry crafted a report calling for more coal generation, a report which excluded … [continued]

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China’s Carbon Emissions Fall As Economy Slows, While Other Emissions Rise

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:01:58 +0000

Carbon emissions in China have decreased for the first time in many years, but the reasons for the decline are troubling.

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