On Earth Day, the world’s political leaders gathered at US President Joe Biden’s climate summit. If the world’s three largest economic blocs agree on the importance of carbon pricing, the summit will send a strong signal across the world. Opinion piece by Statkraft CEO, Christian Rynning-Tønnesen The period leading up to the UN Climate Change … Continue reading Biden’s climate summit could mark a new beginning
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Romanian coal miners skill centre to fully take off
It is crucial to take coal regions along in the European energy transition – we need a just transition. In practice this means that new jobs need to be created for fossil fuel workers – and they need to be trained to fill these jobs. This is the only way for coal regions to go … Continue reading Romanian coal miners skill centre to fully take off
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The best red states jobs plan in a generation
Fifty-one years ago, Americans marked the first Earth Day – led by a Republican Congressman serving as its pioneering co-chairman. It was truly a bipartisan day for the country. Months later, a Republican President, Richard Nixon signed into existence the Environmental Protection Agency and heralded the passage of the Clean Water, Clean Air and Endangered … Continue reading The best red states jobs plan in a generation
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Association Applauds Biden Administration on Successful Leaders Summit on Climate
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?today issued the following statement at the close of U.S. Climate Action Week and the Biden administration’s successful Leaders Summit on Climate. “This has been a groundbreaking summit for climate action, shining a light on the growing global marketplace for clean energy. The Summit showcased a powerful global demand signal … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Applauds Biden Administration on Successful Leaders Summit on Climate
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Earth Day 2021: Clean energy protects the environment while boosting our economy
We’ve been celebrating Earth Day for half a century and we’re always told we need to choose between growing our economy or protecting the environment. But in reality, it’s not an either or—study after study finds environmental protections have net economic benefits. And this Earth Day, with the ongoing COVID-induced recession and looming climate crisis, … Continue reading Earth Day 2021: Clean energy protects the environment while boosting our economy
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Association Statement on U.S. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target for 2030
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?today issued the following statement after the U.S. announced its 2030 nationally determined contribution (NDC) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “Today’s announcement is an ambitious north star for where we need to go, and our industry is proof that we can get there in a way that grows our economy. … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on U.S. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target for 2030
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Future wind energy costs 50 percent lower than predicted five years ago
Five years ago, a survey led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) asked many experts about the future of wind power and cost trends. Once again, the industry has beaten the projections– cost reductions since then have dropped much faster than predicted. New estimates of future costs are half what global wind experts predict … Continue reading Future wind energy costs 50 percent lower than predicted five years ago
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Emerging offshore wind energy industry provides careers of the future
Promising news out of Washington last month kicked the reality of rapid U.S. offshore wind growth along America’s coastlines into high gear. In March, the Biden Administration set a national target of developing 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind by 2030. It also announced several complimentary initiatives to spur job growth and support port infrastructure … Continue reading Emerging offshore wind energy industry provides careers of the future
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Offshore wind power must remain a priority
Only 6 EU countries met the deadline for the submission of the final Maritime Spatial Plans. Others will need to ensure that their Plans are aligned with EU climate goals and allow for the development of offshore wind. Offshore wind will play a central role in helping the EU meet its climate goals and decarbonise … Continue reading Offshore wind power must remain a priority
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Giant offshore wind energy projects to be built in Ireland’s seas
Ireland’s plans for developing offshore wind are starting to take real shape with two new large projects in the pipeline. The Moneypoint and Codling wind farms would between them bring nearly 3 GW of offshore wind capacity to the Emerald Isle’s coasts in the next decade. Offshore wind will play a significant role in Ireland’s … Continue reading Giant offshore wind energy projects to be built in Ireland’s seas
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American Clean Power Association Applauds FERC Finalizing Carbon Pricing Policy Statement
FERC’s move encourages states to continue considering carbon pricing in their electricity markets. The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?today issued the following comment on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) carbon pricing policy statement. “ACP applauds FERC finalizing a bipartisan policy statement encouraging carbon pricing in organized markets. An overwhelming consensus has emerged that carbon pricing … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Applauds FERC Finalizing Carbon Pricing Policy Statement
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Spain, seventh country in the EU in investments in wind energy in 2020 with 1,500 million euros
Spain has been the European market with the highest activity in the acquisition of onshore wind power projects and installations, with 2,500 million euros for a total of 2.4 GW of wind power.European wind invested 43 billion euros in 2020, covering 20 GW of power for new wind farms to be built in the coming … Continue reading Spain, seventh country in the EU in investments in wind energy in 2020 with 1,500 million euros
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World Adds Record New Wind Energy and Solar Power Capacity in 2020
Despite COVID-19 pandemic, more than 260GW of renewable energy capacity added globally in 2020, beating previous record by almost 50%. IRENA Director-General Francesco Camera hails start of ‘decade of renewables’ Global renewable energy capacity additions in 2020 beat earlier estimates and all previous records despite the economic slowdown that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. According … Continue reading World Adds Record New Wind Energy and Solar Power Capacity in 2020
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World’s biggest wind farm may be answer to South Korea’s net-zero dream
The fishing grounds where Jung Kuenbae and his forbears have caught shrimp, butterfish and croakers for three generations are going to be turned into the world’s largest offshore wind farm. He’s okay with that. “I initially opposed the idea when the plan was proposed because it will destroy our livelihood,” said Jung, who leads a … Continue reading World’s biggest wind farm may be answer to South Korea’s net-zero dream
Continue readingThe American Jobs Act prepares us for a 21st century clean energy economy
Yesterday the Biden administration unveiled The American Jobs Plan— the largest infrastructure investment plan in decades– featuring a strong emphasis on clean energy. If enacted, this proposal would jumpstart the U.S. economy and pull us out of the pandemic-induced recession while achieving marked progress in the fight against climate change. It was a truly historic … Continue reading The American Jobs Act prepares us for a 21st century clean energy economy
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Wind power is the leading source of production in Spain with 28.4% so far in 2021
The wind has allowed the wind energy generated in Spain from January 1 to March 25, 2021 to become the highest record reached by this technology since records have been available (2007). Thus, according to provisional data from Red Eléctrica de España (REE), during said period this technology has been responsible for 18,014 GWh and … Continue reading Wind power is the leading source of production in Spain with 28.4% so far in 2021
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American Clean Power Association Statement on American Jobs Plan
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?today issued the following statement on the American Jobs Plan. “Simply put, this is a plan to put steel in the ground to build a clean infrastructure system that will be the envy of the world. We can’t afford to miss this moment. We’re staring in the face of a … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on American Jobs Plan
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American Clean Power Association Statement on Massachusetts Governor Baker Signing Important Climate Legislation
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?today issued the following statement?after Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed Next Generation Climate Policy Roadmap legislation into law. “Today, the Bay State continued to lead towards a clean energy future with Governor Baker’s signature on the Next Generation Climate Policy Roadmap legislation. This important legislative achievement is a testament to … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on Massachusetts Governor Baker Signing Important Climate Legislation
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Wind power projects bring substantial revenue to schools
Jesse Broehl contributed to this post. Wind energy has grown substantially in the United States over the past decades, contributing ever-greater revenue to states and local jurisdictions, including school districts. Within two years of completion, a wind project helps deliver approximately $1,000 per child in new revenue to the local school district. This increase in … Continue reading Wind power projects bring substantial revenue to schools
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The Argentine Wind Energy Chamber warned of the consequences of the “wind power tax” in Chubut
The Argentine Wind Energy Chamber (CEA) expressed the need to resolve “urgently” the situation in which companies in the sector find themselves, affected by the municipal tax that the city of Puerto Madryn seeks to impose. Through a statement, the CEA explained that in the face of the concerns generated by the so-called “wind tax” … Continue reading The Argentine Wind Energy Chamber warned of the consequences of the “wind power tax” in Chubut
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