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Top news of the week: 31.03.2021.

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@katiefehren shared
On Mar 29, 2021
RT @JigarShahDC: Good summary of LPO programs: “The LPO has three main departments: Title XVII for energy, the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program (ATVM) for transportation, and the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program.” https://t.co/FRszhnqr5s
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The US Energy Department wants to loan $43B for EV and clean energy projects

The US Energy Department wants to loan $43B for EV and clean energy projects

The US Department of Energy will revive the Loan Programs Office, which funded Tesla, for clean energy projects and EV manufacturing.

@ClimateGroup shared
On Mar 29, 2021
RT @IEA: Tomorrow, we're bringing together global climate & energy leaders for IEA’s 6th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency! They'll discuss how the next generation of #EnergyEfficiency can power ambitious climate action. Watch LIVE from 12:00 CEST 👉 https://t.co/bealG70SpK https://t.co/jtOOe4PpVN
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6th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency

6th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency

6th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency - Event listed by the International Energy Agency

@nytimes shared
On Mar 31, 2021
President Biden will set out a $2 trillion infrastructure plan on Wednesday. The proposal, which relies on corporate tax increases, includes a long list of projects intended to create jobs, while addressing climate change and racial inequities. https://t.co/0BI99kn5bG
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Biden Details $2 Trillion Plan to Rebuild Infrastructure and Reshape the Economy

Biden Details $2 Trillion Plan to Rebuild Infrastructure and Reshape the Economy

The president will begin selling his proposal on Wednesday, saying it would fix 20,000 miles of roads and 10,000 bridges, while also addressing climate change and racial inequities and ...

@cleantechnica shared
On Mar 24, 2021
In-Depth, 3-Year NREL Analysis: Los Angeles 100% Renewable Energy Study https://t.co/hcGI4M7XGl
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In-Depth, 3-Year NREL Analysis: Los Angeles 100% Renewable Energy Study

In-Depth, 3-Year NREL Analysis: Los Angeles 100% Renewable Energy Study

Groundbreaking NREL Analysis Points to No-Regrets Pathways to Meet LA’s Ambitious Clean Energy Goals

@PVSolarReport shared
On Mar 26, 2021
Renewable PPAs Are the Opposite of Risky Business - https://t.co/rSoXictMuH https://t.co/fOf0B5EpDX
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Renewable PPAs Are the Opposite of Risky Business

Renewable PPAs Are the Opposite of Risky Business

Over the past few years, local governments have transitioned from making commitments to renewable energy to taking bold actions—and off-site, wholesale power purchase agreements (PPAs) have ...

@cleantechnica shared
On Mar 31, 2021
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Flight Backed By A-List Green Hydrogen Backer https://t.co/NOgZ0TbiIp
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Flight Backed By A-List Green Hydrogen Backer

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Flight Backed By A-List Green Hydrogen Backer

Green hydrogen stakeholders are eager to see the new ZeroAvia hydrogen fuel cell airplane get off the ground.

@SEIA shared
On Mar 29, 2021
ICYMI: Climate legislation in Massachusetts includes important tax certainty for #solar customers, but there's more work to be done for the Commonwealth to reach its emissions target. https://t.co/xIFnv1u0w1
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MA Gov Baker signs climate legislation, eyes net-zero 2050 target

MA Gov Baker signs climate legislation, eyes net-zero 2050 target

The bill sets a statewide net zero limit on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, codifies environmental justice provisions into state law and includes new renewable energy targets and ...

@SierraClub shared
On Mar 30, 2021
An Environmental Upside to Bitcoin? Only if you ignore the tremendous waste elsewhere https://t.co/lsuZbCA6yY via @Sierra_Magazine
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An Environmental Upside to Bitcoin?

An Environmental Upside to Bitcoin?

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts look for an environmental silver lining