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Renewables to Overtake Coal and Become World's Biggest Source of Electricity Generation by 2025, IEA Says
The global energy crisis, sparked by Russia’s war in Ukraine, has sparked “unprecedented momentum for renewables,” the IEA said.
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Boston Program Aims to Offer Renewable Energy at Lower Cost
With electric bills expected to increase as we move into winter, the city of Boston is encouraging residents to opt into a program that aims to provide more renewable energy for less money. “Right now for a lot of our neighborhoods energy costs are hurting families,” Rev. Mariama White-Hammond, director of the Energy Department, said. White-Hammond is the head of…
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Boston Program Aims to Offer Renewable Energy at Lower Cost
With energy costs soaring, the city of Boston is offering renewable energy alternatives.
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What Is the Future of Energy Storage?
Researchers have been working for years to move away from fossil fuels and instead use more renewable energy but they’ve run into one major issue when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing. The MIT Energy Initiative proposed the future of energy storage in Washington on Monday,
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Reused Power Plants Could Be Part of the Green Energy Future, MIT Report Finds
Power plants that currently burn fossil fuels could actually become part of the green power grid by storing renewable energy, according to a new report released Monday by MIT researchers. Prepared over three years, the MIT Energy Initiative’s “The Future of Energy Storage” report aims to provide a road map for governments to take fossil fuels out of their...
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In Some Sunny States, Utilities Push Back Against Growth of Rooftop Solar Panels
Battles around who pays for rooftop solar are being waged across the country and could determine the future of renewable energy at homes.
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The Race to Roll Out ‘Super-Sized' Wind Turbines Is on
With a significant expansion of wind energy on the cards, companies and infrastructure will need to adapt.
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Mass. Clean Energy Jobs Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
For the first time since the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center started its annual count in 2010, Massachusetts saw a decrease in clean energy jobs in 2020 though MassCEC officials said gains in 2021 show the underlying strength and potential of the industry. The clean energy industry ended 2019 with 113,968 workers. But the onset and early months of the pandemic…
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How Hackers and Geopolitics Could Derail the Planned Energy Transition
Finance, geopolitics and cybersecurity will all be crucial in determining the scope and success of any energy transition.
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Russia's Invasion Has Made Energy Security a Hot Topic. The U.S. Thinks Hydrogen Could Be the Answer
Both the energy transition and energy security have become topics of significant debate and discussion.
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BP Establishes Partnership Focused on Offshore Wind in Japan
Oil and gas giant says agreement is “subject to merger control approvals.”
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Londoners Urged to Avoid ‘Unnecessary Car Journeys' After Mayor Triggers High Pollution Alert
Air pollution in London has become a major talking point in recent years.
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Britain's Royal Mint to Build Plant That Will Extract Gold From Electronic Waste
Electronic waste has become a topic of much debate and discussion in recent years.
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Coal's a ‘Stupid Investment' and We're ‘Sleepwalking to Climate Catastrophe,' Says UN Chief Guterres
Antonio Guterres pulled no punches in remarks broadcast Monday morning.
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Four Climate Investors Explain the New Boom — Where the Money's Going and Risks Ahead
As climate and clean tech investing attracts billions of dollars, four pros weighed on the state of the industry at CERAWeek.
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Reduce Speed Limits and Car-Free Sundays: The IEA Has a 10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use
Recommendations come at a time when oil markets are facing significant uncertainty following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Target Looks to Massive Solar Panels in a California Parking Lot as a Green Model to Power Its Stores
One of the retailer’s California locations will become its most sustainable store and it may be turned into a new model to power locations across the country.
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Hydrogen-Powered Train a Step Closer to Passenger Service in Germany
Two-car train will use fuel-cells that are roof-mounted and underfloor batteries.
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VW and Goldman Sachs-Backed Northvolt Plans German Gigafactory
Northvolt is not unique in wanting to establish a gigafactory in Germany.
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Ford to Ramp Up EV Offering in Europe, Plans Major Battery Facility in Turkey
Ford is one of several major automotive companies looking to develop more electric vehicles.