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The Energy Sector Innovation Credit rewards creativity and fosters a clean energy economy

Congratulations to Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) for the introduction of The Energy Sector Innovation Credit (ESIC) legislation. By The Evangelical Environmental Network Rev. Mitch Hescox, President of the Evangelical Environmental Network, released the following statement in response: “As a ministry that believes in allowing individuals to flourish with their God-given talent, […]

August 8th

Biden’s budget includes a jump in climate spending – here’s why investing in innovation is crucial

President Joe Biden is calling for a more than 60% increase in spending to fight climate change in his first federal budget compared to the previous annual budget, with more than $US36 billion in climate-related investments spread across nearly every agency of the government. That includes more than $10 billion in nondefense spending on clean […]

May 31st

Why the low carbon transition may be much cheaper than models predict

To achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century, global energy systems must undergo a wholesale switch to low-carbon and energy-efficient technologies. However, many models used to chart this transition imply that there are benefits in delaying investment in these technologies, waiting instead for R&D to drive down costs over time. By Alexandra Poncia, Paul Drummond, and Prof Michael […]

May 26th

Technology innovation gives government leverage to drive down emissions fast – here’s how

To avert the worst effects of climate change, global greenhouse gas emissions should fall at faster rates than they have risen for over a century. Economies must essentially turn on a dime and then move quickly toward a carbon-free future. By Jessika E. Trancik, Massachusetts Institute of Technology The Conversation In the U.S., the Biden-Harris […]

April 7th

4 Reasons to Prioritize Electric Vehicles After COVID-19

COVID-19 has affected almost all aspects of transportation. For the public sector, economic shutdowns have gutted the tax revenue needed to buy and maintain government vehicle fleets. Perhaps no municipal entity has been hit harder than public transit agencies, which have seen ridership plummet by up to 97%. Some transit operators are close to bankruptcy, while some bus […]

October 23rd

Geothermal Energy: Could existing water pipes replace dirty energy utilities?

This brief explores a novel, affordable concept to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants from home heating and cooling: water main geothermal. Air source heat pumps can replace existing fossil-powered systems, but struggle to compete cost-effectively in cold climates. Water main geothermal combines the efficiency and technical capability of ground-source geothermal in cold climates […]

October 20th

How a government-linked foundation could speed the spread of new clean-energy technologies

To address climate change over the coming decades, all nations will need to transition to energy resources that emit less carbon. This transformation, already underway, will require many new technologies. David M. Hart, George Mason University The Conversation The United States is a world leader in scientific research and technological development. But new inventions have […]

October 8th

4 questions about China’s new climate commitments

In his speech to the UN General Assembly last week, President Xi Jinping of China announced that China will scale up its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to tackling climate change by adopting more vigorous policies and measures in an effort to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and reach carbon neutrality before 2060. By Rampang […]

October 4th

Buildings consume lots of energy – here’s how to design whole communities that give back as much as they take

Although the coronavirus pandemic has dominated recent headlines, climate change hasn’t gone away. Many experts are calling for a “green” economic recovery that directs investments into low-carbon energy sources and technologies. Charles F. Kutscher, University of Colorado Boulder The Conversation Buildings account for 40% of total energy consumption in the U.S., compared to 32% for […]

September 17th

EcoRight climate change news for the week of September 11

It’s hard to believe that today is the 19th anniversary of 9/11, a day I still remember so clearly. Hug your loved ones and remember the kindness we exhibited toward each other on this tragic day. By Chelsea Henderson https://republicen.org/blog/climate-week-en-review-september-11-2020EcoRight News/ RepublicEN Remembering Ted Halstead 🌍 Hearts are heavy at team republicEn.org upon learning of the […]

September 11th

3 Hurdles to racial justice in clean energy – and 3 ways U.S. cities can overcome them

For years, city governments in the United States have taken the lead on committing to climate action, with more than 165 cities aiming for 100% community-wide clean energy. But whether ambitious goals translate to ambitious action is another question altogether, and unfortunately we’ve seen cities fall short of their commitments before. By Ted Wong, Lacey Shaver, Eric Mackres and Yeou-Rong Jih  World […]

September 8th