Top news of the week: 17.08.2021.
Energy
California passes nation’s first building code that establishes pollution-free electric heat pumps as baseline technology; leads transition off of...
A majority of the state’s new homes and buildings estimated to be gas-free starting in 2023, cutting climate pollution and delivering significant air quality gains
What Is A Clean Energy Standard, & Why Is It Important For The US?
The Biden administration has proposed a clean energy standard that will slash emissions from the utility sector. Not only will it pay for itself, it may play a critical role in keeping the ...
As Senate passes infrastructure bill, Democrats eye opportunity for more energy spending
A $3.5 trillion budget resolution, approved by the Senate early this morning, contains more tax credits and incentives for renewable energy, including a clean electricity payment program.
Why The Clean Electricity Payment Program Would Benefit Coal-Heavy Utility Stocks
Morgan Stanley analysis shows it's coal-heavy utilities and their shareholders who have the most to gain from a rapid transition to renewables and reveals why these companies should embrace ...
Decarbonized Buildings & Vehicles Create Good Missouri Jobs
Originally published on the NRDC Expert Blog. By Gabrielle Habeeb & Ashok Gupta Eliminating carbon emissions from our building and transportation sectors will be critical to maintaining a ...
China green energy stocks clean up after Beijing crackdown
Tighter scrutiny over key sectors set to benefit advanced manufacturing and renewable energy companies
Biden wants to create clean energy jobs. Here’s what they might look like
California is a test case in President Biden's efforts to demonstrate how fighting climate change is good for the economy.
DOE Announces Nearly $83 Million to Increase Building Energy Efficiency and Cut Consumers' Energy Bills
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $82.6 million in funding to 44 projects that will lower Americans’ energy bills and help meet President Biden’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions ...