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@katiefehren shared
On Aug 12, 2021
RT @JesseJenkins: "The California Energy Commission voted today to approve the first building code in the nation to include highly efficient electric heat pumps as a baseline technology" https://t.co/lH8KIvKQdc
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California passes nation’s first building code that establishes pollution-free electric heat pumps as baseline technology; leads transition off of...

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

@cleantechnica shared
On Aug 16, 2021
What Is A Clean Energy Standard, & Why Is It Important For The US? https://t.co/pfasdG7pfn
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What Is A Clean Energy Standard, & Why Is It Important For The US?

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 ...

@PVSolarReport shared
On Aug 11, 2021
As Senate passes infrastructure bill, Democrats eye opportunity for more energy spending https://t.co/ViciaCjOpi
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As Senate passes infrastructure bill, Democrats eye opportunity for more energy spending

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.

@JAndersonEnergy shared
On Aug 16, 2021
RT @EnergyInnovLLC: Which utilities have the most to gain from a Clean Electricity Payment Program? Surprisingly, it's actually coal-heavy utilities and their investors, as analysis from @MorganStanley shows. @oboylemm explains why in @EnergyCentral https://t.co/kNdEQyVRhC
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Why The Clean Electricity Payment Program Would Benefit Coal-Heavy Utility Stocks

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 ...

@cleantechnica shared
On Aug 15, 2021
Decarbonized Buildings & Vehicles Create Good Missouri Jobs https://t.co/mCj28G34nl
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Decarbonized Buildings & Vehicles Create Good Missouri Jobs

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 ...

@ftenergy shared
On Aug 16, 2021
China green energy stocks clean up after Beijing crackdown https://t.co/88Nv9nQfwR
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China green energy stocks clean up after Beijing crackdown

China green energy stocks clean up after Beijing crackdown

Tighter scrutiny over key sectors set to benefit advanced manufacturing and renewable energy companies

@PVSolarReport shared
On Aug 16, 2021
Biden wants to create #cleanenergy jobs. Here's what they might look like https://t.co/35b2QjzSoh
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Biden wants to create clean energy jobs. Here’s what they might look like

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.

@ENERGY shared
On Aug 13, 2021
Americans spend about $100 billion every year on wasted energy from buildings we live & work in. 🏢 Our $82 million in funding will help improve energy efficiency in buildings to save consumers money 💵, lower emissions, & bolster the industry's workforce. https://t.co/d2ILLivA7x
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DOE Announces Nearly $83 Million to Increase Building Energy Efficiency and Cut Consumers' Energy Bills

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 ...