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@cleantechnica shared
On Jun 3, 2021
5 Wins for Clean Energy Innovation in Biden’s Budget https://t.co/4iBzPhL50Y
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5 Wins for Clean Energy Innovation in Biden’s Budget

5 Wins for Clean Energy Innovation in Biden’s Budget

Originally published on the NRDC Expert Blog. By Arjun Krishnaswami & Sasha Stashwick The Biden administration’s 2022 budget released on Friday includes major funding increases for ...

@NobleIdeas shared
On Jun 7, 2021
RT @energynews_US: For two years in a row, the North Carolina Senate blocked a bipartisan energy efficiency bill that could save taxpayers a quarter of a billion dollars. This year, key House Republicans and a coalition of 30 businesses hope the third time is the charm. https://t.co/yQrFThNzBl
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For the third year in a row, N.C. advocates push government efficiency bill. Could this time be the charm?

For the third year in a row, N.C. advocates push government efficiency bill. Could this time be the charm?

The Republican- and business-backed measure has broad support but faces opposition from a key senator who is a former utility executive.

@cleantechnica shared
On Jun 1, 2021
Floating Wind Good, Floating Wind + Green Hydrogen Better https://t.co/vf7VCw940j
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Floating Wind Good, Floating Wind + Green Hydrogen Better

Floating Wind Good, Floating Wind + Green Hydrogen Better

Cerulean Winds proposes a floating wind turbine plan that will bring the natural gas industry to its knees, eventually.

@fbirol shared
On Jun 2, 2021
Renewables are dominating investment in new electricity generation & are expected to account for 70% of the global total this year. However, far more is needed – our #NetZero2050Roadmap calls for investment in clean energy to triple by 2030. Read more 👉 https://t.co/H9dHZs7yPE https://t.co/cwxN4Ul4rf
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Global energy investments set to recover in 2021 but remain far from a net zero pathway

Global energy investments set to recover in 2021 but remain far from a net zero pathway

Global energy investments set to recover in 2021 but remain far from a net zero pathway - News from the International Energy Agency

@fbirol shared
On Jun 2, 2021
RT @tgouldao: Our new @iea World Energy Investment 2021 is out - all the key findings 👇. Spending on energy is rebounding, but it's not clean enough to get global emissions into rapid decline, and not high enough to meet future needs esp. in developing economies. https://t.co/BGDkKEdbTV
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Executive summary

Executive summary

World Energy Investment 2021 - Analysis and key findings. A report by the International Energy Agency.

@UN shared
On Jun 7, 2021
1 billion+ people have gained access to electricity over the last decade, bringing the percentage of the global population with energy access to 90%. But without scaled-up efforts, 660 million people will still lack access by 2030. https://t.co/LSnlowtQxV
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Global push needed to ensure ‘clean, affordable and sustainable electricity’ for all

Global push needed to ensure ‘clean, affordable and sustainable electricity’ for all

During the last decade, more people around the world have gained access to electricity than ever before. However, the number still not connected has grown in Nigeria, the Democratic ...

@SPGMI_Energy shared
On Jun 7, 2021
Quest for 24/7 carbon-free power -- and not just "100% renewable energy" -- is reshaping energy buying. @MichaelCopley talked with @Google's director of energy to explore how. Read more https://t.co/vMVxF65Cv6 https://t.co/eD9Xn3iYey
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'Beyond the PPA': Quest for 24/7 carbon-free power is reshaping energy buying

'Beyond the PPA': Quest for 24/7 carbon-free power is reshaping energy buying

For years, companies that wanted to cut their emissions have signed power purchase agreements, or PPAs, with developers of renewable energy projects. Under a deal announced May 4, …

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On Jun 7, 2021
IRENA Study Finds Renewables Are Becoming Popular In Large Cities https://t.co/FqGrSYAVar
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IRENA Study Finds Renewables Are Becoming Popular In Large Cities

IRENA Study Finds Renewables Are Becoming Popular In Large Cities

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released a study on renewable energy policies for cities last month. The reason for the focus on cities is due to their ability to scale up ...