Training 1 Million New Apprentices for Cleantech & Climate Jobs by 2035

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:51:52 +0000

The Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative was launched this week by the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors who together account for roughly 60% of the country’s economy and 55% of its population. The initiative aims to increase career pathways in the clean energy and climate fields, enhance … [continued]

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U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Guidance to Expand Clean Vehicle Recharging and Refueling Infrastructure and Lower Transportation Costs for Americans

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:19:56 +0000

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit Will Lower Costs for Clean Vehicle Infrastructure and Transportation The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and additional guidance on the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit as expanded by the Biden–Harris Administration’s … [continued]

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New U.S. DOE Pilot Project to Calculate Emissions Intensity of Certain Industrial Products

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:50:54 +0000

The U.S. Department of Energy announced today a pilot project to measure the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of certain industrial products.    Global demand is rising for essential materials that are made with a low level of emissions. New climate-focused trade policies around the world, national green procurement efforts such … [continued]

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$17 Million to 23 State & Local Governments for Clean Energy

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:50:16 +0000

Grants From the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Fund Clean Energy Infrastructure Projects in Communities Ranging from Energy Audits and Studies to EV chargers and Solar-Plus-Storage WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced its latest round of award recipients … [continued]

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HONGQI & The Paris Motor Show, 40 More Hyper-Fast Chargers, Good News for High-Speed Rail & Wave Energy

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:25:14 +0000

Electrify Canada has added more than 40 individual Hyper-Fast chargers in Québec and Nova Scotia. The all-new Macan Electric is now part of the charging agreement between Electrify America and Porsche Cars North America, which has been extended. Owners of the Macan Electric will receive complimentary 30-minute charging sessions for … [continued]

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The Electoral College & The Path Forward For America

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:11:12 +0000

The next presidential election in the US will see one party try to manipulate the Electoral College to seize control of the government.

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Two Readers Explain Elon Musk’s Changed Role At Tesla Better Than I Did

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 03:57:20 +0000

Yesterday, when I wrote an article explaining what I think has happened with Elon Musk and Tesla in recent years that has led to the conundrum Tesla is in right now, or at least its latest “bet the company” move, I knew the reader comments would be great. As some … [continued]

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If Americans Had A Broader, Global Perspective, Would This Election Be Close?

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 03:55:21 +0000

We all know we had a pandemic a few years ago, there were long economic shutdowns as a result of that, and it has been difficult to get the wheels and cogs of industry rolling again. Oddly enough, because of how much we lack broader perspective and blame many of … [continued]

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Over $3 Billion to Support America’s Battery Manufacturing Sector, Create Over 12,000 Jobs, & Enhance National Security

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:35:58 +0000

Investing in America Agenda Will Generate $16 Billion in Total Investment to Onshore Critical Materials Like Lithium, Support Good-Paying Union Jobs Across the Battery Sector, and Enhance the Nation’s Economic Competitiveness WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the Biden–Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today … [continued]

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Biden Team Sprinting To Disburse Climate Solutions & Infrastructure Funding Before Election

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:57:39 +0000

It’s no secret — the 2024 US election for president is a super tight one, and the difference between what would happen under a Kamala Harris presidency versus another Donald Trump one is immense. Not enough people realize it, but Biden’s work advancing climate legislation is completely unmatched in US … [continued]

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