Much has been made of the rapid rise of renewable energy in the US, but the policy workhorse behind it does not get nearly enough attention or credit. I’m talking about the renewable portfolio standard (RPS): state laws that mandate a certain minimum amount of renewable energy in the electricity mix, rising
Offshore wind is one of the nation’s largest untapped energy sources By Bobby Magill, Climate Central on December 9, 2016 In a few days, the water-bound wind turbines off of Rhode Island’s Block Island are expected to generate electricity commercially for the first time, and New Englanders are set to become the first
Since 1970, Earth Day has inspired millions of people to take action on environmental issues. This year, it’s coinciding with the signing of the historic Paris Climate Agreement. This is a moment to take stock in how far we have come and to consider new actions we can incorporate into for our own
The Clean Power Plan is new legislation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that sets new standards for reducing carbon emissions on a state-by-state basis. Purpose Carbon pollution from power plants is America’s largest contributor to climate change This plan aims to help slow climate change and protect the health
The White House has announced updates to the Clean Power Plan that are being described as the strongest climate legislation in US history. Check out the infographics on the White House page and watch the video address embedded below.
The White House has published several items relating to its support for wind energy this year. Here is its summary of the Wind Vision report, issued last week. Here is its outlook on how more wind development can improve the economy and job market. Here is a gallery of
Optimism comes from the federal government with the recent Wind Vision report. This long awaited study analyses past trends and forecasts the position of wind energy in the future. KEY FINDINGS OF THE WIND VISION REPORT: Wind energy is available nationwide. The Wind Vision Report shows that wind can be