Thousands of miles of canals stretch across the U.S. A pilot project on tribal land in Arizona shows the benefits of covering these waterways with solar panels. The first canal-based solar […]
Households as Energy Investors and Other Good Economic Signals for Distributed Energy
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports a significant increase in household investment in distributed energy resources since 2015, driven by rising incomes and technologies like rooftop solar and electric vehicles. In New York, distributed solar has outpaced utility-scale projects, benefiting local communities. Rooftop solar notably reduces energy costs for low-income families by up to 77%. Federal initiatives are directing investments towards electric vehicle infrastructure in these areas. There are calls to raise New York’s solar goal to 20 GW by 2035 for greater economic benefits.
This little-known agency has billions to make federal buildings green
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is taking significant steps to reduce emissions from federal buildings, leveraging $3.4 billion from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. This initiative aligns with President Biden’s goal for the federal government to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, focusing on decarbonizing construction and operations in over 8,800 buildings.
The Century Initiative: a Blueprint for a Bigger, Broken Canada
Why is growth in your city exploding? Most Canadians have probably never heard of the Century Initiative. It operates behind the scenes and has received a measure of public scrutiny […]
The Transition to Renewables Is Underway
The shift towards a renewable energy future powered by solar and wind is progressing, primarily driven by economic factors rather than government policies. Despite this growth, fossil fuels still account for over 80% of global energy, making it challenging to meet greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. The transition is expected to face challenges, but technological advancements are leading to a rapid increase in renewable energy production.
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