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DOE to award $9M to promote consensus on future fossil energy technologies

Green Car Congress

One of the key missions of the Office of Fossil Energy is to “ ensure the nation can continue to rely on traditional resources for clean, secure and affordable energy while enhancing environmental protection. ” turbines, fuel cells, hybrids, novel power generation cycles); coal conversion (e.g.,

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Role of Batteries in Clean Energy Transitions – ET Auto

Baua Electric

This project, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a video conference on February 24, 2024, marks a pivotal moment in India’s commitment to renewable energy adoption. However, beyond celebrating this achievement lies a broader recognition of the crucial role batteries play in driving clean energy transitions worldwide.

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Wärtsilä report finds accelerated adoption of renewables can reduce electricity production costs by up to 50%

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The technology group Wärtsilä has issued a report ahead of COP26, the UN’s Climate Change Conference to be held in Glasgow this autumn, describing the environmental and economic opportunities for states that decarbonize rapidly. coal and gas), significantly reducing the overall levelised cost of electricity.

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Federal Appeals Court vacates EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule

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The CSAPR limits emissions from upwind states’ coal- and natural gas-fired power plants, among other sources. Second, the Clean Air Act affords. The rule defined emissions reduction responsibilities for 28 upwind states based on those states’ contributions to downwind states’ air quality. statutory limits on that authority. borders.

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Electrified Blondes in Convertibles For Everyone!

Creative Greenius

Another of my favorite people on the Southern California environmental scene is State Senator Fran Pavley who also spoke at the press conference. We can dump both Killer Coal and Big Oil by generating our electricity with solar panels and charging your electric car with the all clean, all green energy from the sun.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Although not part of the conferences formal structure, the themes were addressed in the presentations and panel discussions.

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IEA report calls for no investment in new fossil fuel supply and end to sales of ICE cars by 2035

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The report is the first comprehensive study of how to transition to a net zero energy system by 2050 while ensuring stable and affordable energy supplies, providing universal energy access, and enabling robust economic growth. C, according to the new report, Net Zero by 2050: a Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector.

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