U.S. Races Ahead in EV Manufacturing Investments

Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:50:40 +0000

Since Biden took office, manufacturers have quadrupled their announced electric vehicle manufacturing and battery investments in the U.S. to $210 billion, more than any other country in the world. The United States is now poised to attract the most investments globally in electric vehicle and battery manufacturing, for the first time surpassing announced investments in […]

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Biden–Harris Administration Releases 1st-Ever Blueprint to Decarbonize America’s Transportation Sector

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:16:56 +0000

Landmark Blueprint Will Advance the President’s Clean Transportation Agenda, Slashing Consumer Costs, Improving Public Health, and Increasing the Nation’s Energy Security 

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Joe Biden Making Great Climate Progress, But US Misses Self-Imposed Deadlines For Several Environmental Goals

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:50:52 +0000

environmental goalsThe Biden administration has stepped up to pressure from environmental allies to act to cut the country’s emissions, create green-energy jobs, and lessen the burden of pollution on poor and minority communities. Yet there’s still a lot of work to be done.

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Why Resilient & Efficient US Building Energy Codes Are Important

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2022 03:25:36 +0000

building energy codesThe first installment of a 5-year, $225 million US program to support building energy code adoption, training, and technical assistance at the state and local level is beginning.

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Record Year for Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chains

Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 03:38:46 +0000

Ford BlueOval SK Battery ParkThis Blog is part of NRDC’s Year-End Series Reviewing 2022 Climate & Clean Energy Developments

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Joe Biden’s Executive Order on Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:50:04 +0000

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to reestablish the Federal Government as a leader in sustainability, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 101.  Policy.  The Federal Government faces broad exposure to the mounting risks and costs already posed […]

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Solar Power & Farming: U.S. DOE Providing $8 Million for Agrivoltaics

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2022 03:06:50 +0000

Coast to Coast Agrivoltaic Research Projects Will Enhance Economic Opportunities for Farmers and Reduce Barriers to Solar Energy Adoption in Rural Communities

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Electrifying Federal Buildings & Cutting Pollution — New Steps By Biden-Harris Admin

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:43:20 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden–Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), yesterday announced a new proposed rule to electrify and cut emissions from new or newly renovated federal buildings. Beginning in 2025, these facilities will be required to reduce their on-site emissions associated with the energy consumption of the building by 90% relative […]

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New Clean Energy Workforce Training Program From Biden-Harris Admin

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:25:40 +0000

solar power plant Nevada jobsPresident Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Provides $72 Million to Strengthen the Clean Energy Jobs Pipeline Through Community Colleges, Trade Schools, and Union Training Programs to Mitigate Climate Change and Cut Costs for Businesses

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