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@JigarShahDC shared
On Aug 11, 2022
RT @tylerhnorris: “There is a bit of risk of people putting too much faith into these estimates and thinking our work is done. This is a great bill, it takes a lot of good first steps. But a lot of action is needed to turn it into reality.” Well said @ArneOlsonE3 https://t.co/XDBdfICRg3
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Modeling ‘IRA’ carbon cuts: Caveats, uncertainty and luggage

Modeling ‘IRA’ carbon cuts: Caveats, uncertainty and luggage

Emissions models can understate the difficulty of rapidly reducing carbon dioxide this decade. Yet most observers are accepting at face value the Senate

@NatBullard shared
On Aug 10, 2022
RT @robinsonmeyer: The three bills to come out of this Congress—the IRA, CHIPS, and the bipartisan infrastructure law— will collectively invest half a trillion dollars in decarbonization. That’s going to roughly triple the U.S. government’s average annual climate spending. https://t.co/r67ExzGQik https://t.co/U1LXK7Xcpt
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Congress Just Passed a Big Climate Bill. No, Not That One.

Congress Just Passed a Big Climate Bill. No, Not That One.

A bipartisan act is quietly about to invest billions in boosting green technology.

@JesseJenkins shared
On Aug 13, 2022
The new climate bill's success hinges on the timely construction of a WHOLE LOT of clean energy infrastructure, as the #InflationReductionAct's passage shifts the focus from financing to building at record pace: https://t.co/w8UhFjD3Xl For more, see https://t.co/QEHtO2nk2a https://t.co/iuzpK7HJHy
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Climate Bill’s Success Hinges on Timely Renewable-Projects Build-Out

Climate Bill’s Success Hinges on Timely Renewable-Projects Build-Out

Wind and solar capacity is expected to expand quickly wherever economically feasible. Missing from projections is a direct accounting of potential obstacles.

@SierraClub shared
On Aug 11, 2022
RT @MassSierraClub: Victory! Today, a landmark Massachusetts climate bill became law. The Act will speed up the transition to a clean energy economy. Thank you to @JeffRoy, @SenatorBarrett, and the Sierra Club members who made this possible! There's more to do next session! https://t.co/aW1eQg6iLy
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Landmark Massachusetts Climate Bill to Boost Clean Energy Economy Signed Into Law

Landmark Massachusetts Climate Bill to Boost Clean Energy Economy Signed Into Law

Boston — Today, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law ‘An Act driving clean energy and offshore wind.’ The law will expand clean energy development, transportation ...

@ENERGY shared
On Aug 11, 2022
RT @GCEAF_USA: “...other countries want to learn: What was it that #Pittsburgh did that made it successful?” - @SecGranholm https://t.co/ByZDcEScPF via @PittsburghMag
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Can Pittsburgh Save The Planet?

Can Pittsburgh Save The Planet?

Energy experts from around the world will gather here this month to accelerate clean technology. Can they keep the planet from warming past its breaking point?

@cleantechnica shared
On Aug 11, 2022
Historic California Offshore Wind Energy Goals Adopted, Could Power 25 Million Homes https://t.co/Wj7HElVDFL
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Historic California Offshore Wind Energy Goals Adopted, Could Power 25 Million Homes

Historic California Offshore Wind Energy Goals Adopted, Could Power 25 Million Homes

5,000 MW by 2030 and 25,000 MW by 2045  California Energy Commission (CEC) adopted a report establishing California offshore wind goals 

@JesseJenkins shared
On Aug 12, 2022
RT @casey_crownhart: The house is set to pass the Inflation Reduction Act today - a huge win for climate!! For @techreview, I took a look at how people are trying to predict the future under the new bill 🧵 https://t.co/6Yk5gUiSmv
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Predicting the climate bill’s effects is harder than you might think

Predicting the climate bill’s effects is harder than you might think

Tax credits will drive emissions cuts, but how much and how fast isn’t as clear as models might suggest.

@JesseJenkins shared
On Aug 13, 2022
RT @tylerhnorris: Excellent article by @AlexCKaufman on how IRA’s GHG reductions depend on the states – with discussion of state PUCs, transmission, solar caps, monopoly power, and more – with comment from myself, @JesseJenkins, @SimonMahan, others. Our work starts today. https://t.co/6TFqIqOvSu
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States Will Decide How Much Democrats’ Historic Climate Deal Actually Cuts Emissions

States Will Decide How Much Democrats’ Historic Climate Deal Actually Cuts Emissions

The divide between red and blue states could warp how the U.S.’ first real climate law takes shape.