Voters Support Stimulus for Clean Energy, Not Fossil Fuels
A survey of 9,087 registered U.S. voters on support for stimulus funding and legislative climate action.
Energy
Top Clean Energy Stats
Last updated: April 2020 Clean energy has continued to make rapid progress globally and in the U.S. The year 2019 saw renewable energy rise to 18 percent of all electricity consumed in the U.S. Power prices from renewables continue to …
Energy
Where the Clean Energy Jobs Are: 2020
At the end of 2019, nearly 3.4 million people worked in wind, solar, efficiency and other clean energy fields, according to the 2020 U.S. Energy & Employment Report, which uses data from 2019. That’s more than the number of people employed …
International Cooperation
COP25: Climate and Energy in Chile
COP25 Will Take Place in Spain, but Chile Will Lead Negotiations While the 2019 UN climate talks (COP25) are now taking place in Madrid, Chile retains the presidency of the negotiations. Chile’s constrained geography has left the country increasingly vulnerable …
International Cooperation
COP25: Energy and Climate Action in Spain
COP25 & Spain's Involvement Hosting COP25 is an excellent opportunity for Spain to showcase progress made on the energy transition since the socialists (PSOE) came to power in June 2018. Spain’s Minister for the Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, is determined …
Energy
Where the Clean Energy Jobs Are: 2019
Click here for the most recent data released in March 2020. Over 3 million people currently work in wind, solar, efficiency and other clean energy fields, according to the 2019 US Energy and Employment Report, which uses data from 2018. That's …
Energy
Where the Clean Energy Jobs Are: 2018
Click here for the most recent data released in March 2020. Over 3 million people currently work in wind, solar, efficiency and other clean energy fields, according to the 2018 US Energy and Employment Report, which uses data from 2017. That's …
Energy
Nuclear Energy in the U.S.: Recent Plant Closures and Policy Decisions
Last updated: April 04, 2019 Aging nuclear plants that cannot compete with low-cost energy sources are closing around the country. In some cases, states are subsidizing them in a bid to save jobs, avoid increasing emissions and protect local sources …
Archive, Energy
Nuclear Energy in the U.S.: Expensive Source Competing with Cheap Gas and Renewables
Last updated: April 02, 2019 The United States generates about one fifth of its electricity from nuclear power, making it the country’s largest low-emissions energy source. The national rate of nuclear power consumption has remained relatively constant since around 1990. …
Energy
Where the Clean Energy Jobs Are: 2017
Click here for the most recent data released in March 2020. Over 3 million people currently work in wind, solar, efficiency and other fields, according to the Energy Department's 2017 US Energy and Employment Report. For a detailed breakdown on …
Energy
Integrating Reliable Renewable Energy into the U.S. Electrical Grid
Even as renewables provide increased diversity and reliability, there are some uncommon challenges associated with integrating them onto the grid.
News
Understanding Trump’s “Energy Independence” EO
On March 28, President Trump signed a broad executive order taking aim at several Obama-era energy and environmental safeguards. The order will seek to undo or rollback an array of regulations: Clean Power Plan: Trump will likely ask the EPA …
Energy
Which Way for Nuclear Energy?
Last updated: February 27, 2017 The United States generates about one fifth of its electricity from nuclear power, making it the country’s largest zero-emissions energy source. The national rate of nuclear power consumption has remained relatively constant since around 1990. …
News
Clean Energy Ministerial 7: Kicking the Clean Energy Revolution into High Gear
The Clean Energy Ministerial is an international forum for advancing collaboration and promoting concrete actions that accelerate the transition to renewable energy. Twenty-three nations including the United States, India and China, along with the European Commission will participate.
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Improving the Building Sector Buildings in the U.S. consume a great deal of energy, yet much of that energy is wasted through inefficency – windows or building ducts that leak heated or cooled air, lights and electric equipment that lose …
International, International Cooperation
China’s Climate and Energy Policy
The Chinese government has recognized that the resource intensity of its economy is not sustainable economically or environmentally, and it is increasingly encouraging growth driven by efficiency gains, technological innovation, and renewable energy.
Archive
United States, India Forge New Climate and Energy Ties
Obama’s visit with Indian Prime Minister Modi results in clean energy agreement
Archive
A Closer Look at Germany’s Energy Transition
During the upcoming meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Obama – taking place this Monday at the White House –the leaders are expected to emphasize their mutual and continued commitment to action on climate change and the development of clean energy technology.
News
The grid is ready for the eclipse
A total solar eclipse will cross North America on Monday, April 8th, and — despite what fossil fuel shills will claim — it will have a minimal (if any) effect on grid reliability. The eclipse happening in shoulder season helps …
News
SEC Finalizes Corporate Climate Transparency Rule. Here’s What That Means for Sustainable Finance
After years of debate and delay, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted last week to require public companies in the U.S. to disclose and report more information about the climate risks impacting their businesses. The new rule is a step …