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On October 29, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will hold the largest offshore wind lease sale the country has ever seen, offering up eight swaths of ocean in the Gulf of Maine. Depending on how the sale goes, up to 13 gigawatts of wind power could be developed there in the coming years — enoug...

This could be a huge deal for fusion experiments around the globe, which could lead to what has been called the "holy grail" of clean, efficient, abundant electricity. Scientists uncover 'saltshaker' breakthrough in quest for limitless energy — here's how it could transform the future first appeared...

China's carbon emissions may have peaked in 2023, as figures suggest its output has plateaued so far in 2024

Five ways a Trump presidency would be disastrous for the climate. He plans to “delete spending on clean energy, abolish ‘insane’ incentives for Americans to drive electric cars, scrap various environmental rules and unleash a ‘drill, baby, drill’ wave…” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Tax credits are the driving force behind the Inflation Reduction Act’s unprecedented investment in clean energy. But there’s a catch to relying on tax credits: The amount of money a company can receive from them is limited to what it pays in taxes each year. In recent decades, a workaround that help...

Researchers are advancing thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity using photovoltaic cells, presenting a silent and low-maintenance energy solution. Analysis reveals TPV’s potential for cost-effective energy generation, highlighting key factors influencing economic feas...

Terra CO2 wants to make cement additives from mining waste. The startup could get a $52.6 million DOE grant to build a clean energy factory near Salt Lake City.

Fusion energy has the potential to be an effective clean energy source — but we're not there yet. Here's what scientists still need to figure out.

Kind of important to have AC if you’re living in Arizona. But utility bills, set by a Republican dominated, fossil fuel connected state board, have been skyrocketing. These positions are elected, and voters could, if they wish, make a change in November. Newsweek: The consecutive streak ended on Sep...

Canary Media’s chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format. Canary thanks Clean Energy Counsel for its support of the column. The world’s biggest decarbonization challenge comes not from cars, planes, or power plants, but from the highly polluting...

The presidential election may well decide the future of the United States' ambitious new clean energy agenda, but a handful of smaller, less-discussed races will have a more immediate and direct impact on the energy transition in several different states. Public utility commissions regulate the mono...

Societal progress comes through the hard work of individuals. All groups, organizations, governments, and societies move forward in a positive way through the hard work and vision of individuals, and leaders are always needed. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can cha...

The Biden–Harris administration’s work getting major clean energy legislation passed continues to deliver. Aspects of that legislation continue to roll out. The announcement today is that $27.98 million in Investing in America agenda funding for clean energy workforce development is being distribute...

Addressing major societal challenges such as clean energy, sustainable food systems, and improved water management increasingly relies on computational science. To enhance Dutch expertise and innovation in this field, the Computational Science NL Foundation was last week. UT researcher Prof Dr… Read...

On November 5, voters in a handful of states will cast their ballots not just for their next president and state and local lawmakers, but also for the members of an obscure body with outsized influence on the country’s energy mix. It’s called a public utilities commission. Every state has one, usual...

With the election approaching, I wanted to talk to the smartest person I could find to explain how the election could affect the Inflation Reduction Act and ultimately renewable energy development. So I hit up Jason Clark, who was until recently chief strategy officer for American Clean Power during...

Research paves the way for new advancements in clean energy production. Amid the ongoing energy transition and the battle against climate change, a study from the Department of Energy at Politecnico di Milano introduces innovative methods for utilizing greenhouse gases. Featured prominently on the c...

If you look at the polls, the presidential election — now exactly two weeks away — is very close. If you listen to the prognosticators, Trump has a slight edge. And if you look at the markets, whether prediction markets or Wall Street, Trump’s chances are looking pretty good, with a sweep of the Whi...

The money will enable schools to plan and execute projects to switch to more reliable and affordable local energy sources. Government announces $9 million in funding for clean energy projects for tribal colleges and universities: 'A foundation for the next generation' first appeared on The Cool Down...

Once upon a time, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made the horrible mistake of telling people that coal power wasn’t coming back in the US, was going to continue to shrink, and people living in coal communities would need to be retrained in clean energy careers. Sacrilege! As bad as a ... [co...

Donna Ballinger has lived in the shadows of Ohio’s Middletown steel mill her entire life. The hulking furnaces surrounding Ballinger’s home have long been an economic engine for this city just north of Cincinnati. They’re also among the dirtiest facilities in the state, when it comes to pumping toxi...

There are a lot of reasons this discovery is a big deal. Researchers achieve breakthrough development in solar technology — here's what it could mean for the future of clean energy first appeared on The Cool Down.

The alliance wants policymakers to standardize equipment across regions. World's leading utility companies to invest over $116 billion annually in clean energy technology: 'A powerful and practical foundation for a sustainable future' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The transition in coal country from dirty energy sources to clean, renewable ones is vital to help slow the rapid warming of our planet. Utilities companies break ground on former coal ash dump site — here's what will stand in its place first appeared on The Cool Down.

This project will maintain operations during electrical grid outages and be completely self-sufficient for their energy needs. First-of-its-kind geothermal plant picked to power US Air Force base — and it could usher in a new era of clean energy projects first appeared on The Cool Down.

Bboxx's Solar Home Systems deployed in isolated and semi-urban areas will benefit residents by providing clean energy. Company launches transformative clean energy projects sweeping across Africa: 'We're providing more people with access to innovative solutions' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Canary Media’s chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format. Canary thanks Clean Energy Counsel for its support of the column. In the lawn-care aisle at Home Depot, alongside traditional gas mowers and leaf blowers, you’ll also find battery-powered...

A few days ago, CleanTechnica’s Scott Cooney talked with two experts from Withum, a top 25 advisory, tax, and accounting firm that specializes in renewable energy tax credits (among other important topics) and the cleantech industry. The resulting episode of CleanTech Talk, our podcast, taught us a ...

IRA on the mind – The renewable energy ecosystem is starting to really sound alarm bells about the November election and the risks of what they’re calling a “clean energy plan repeal” – e.g. scrapping IRA credits and carbon pollution rules. Yesterday, the nonprofit E2 released a survey of industry l...

A year ago, the U.S. announced ambitious plans to build large-scale clean hydrogen hubs. Now, 12 months later, those plans have advanced little and are still shrouded in uncertainty. Last October, the U.S. Department of Energy picked seven consortiums across the country to receive up to $7 billion i...

In the past couple of months, an idea has been percolating through Washington and entities dependent on the United States’ good will that the US should reach back into history and create a Clean Energy Marshall Plan for developing countries. This idea is US economic wunderkind Brian Deese’s brainchi...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes the contributions and legacy of those who have lived in North America long before Christopher Columbus landed on its shores and conveniently claimed its discovery. President Joe Biden formally recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2021 by signing a proclamation sta...

Oil giants Exxon and Chevron are among a group of energy companies that could receive up to $1.2 billion in federal funding to make so-called “clean” hydrogen in Texas. Their proposal to produce the clean-burning fuel using natural gas and carbon capture, in addition to other methods, was selected b...

In 2024, global carbon emissions will peak — reaching their highest levels ever — then, they’ll begin to decline. That’s according to a new report from the independent research firm DNV, which found that the rapid rise of renewables and electrification has put the world on track to cut greenhouse ga...

Newly confirmed data reveals that superhot, superdeep rock miles beneath the surface can form permeable fractures, enhancing geothermal energy prospects. This rock, under supercritical conditions, increases permeability tenfold compared to surface-level rock, suggesting a potentially economical and ...

Jobs supporting the energy transition are in demand, and programs supported by cities, states — and now a bipartisan coalition of governors — are helping train the future workforce. Before Marcus started as a carpentry fellow with Habitat for Humanity, he didn’t know what he was going to do with ......

Ahead of Michigan’s new clean energy siting reforms taking effect this fall, there has been a rise in saner voices about rural clean energy.Cooler heads have been empowered, and enough communities are starting to gain experience with clean energy – turns out the lurid tales of zombie apocalypse were...

Fusion energy, the ultimate tool for generating endless clean, safe and decarbonised energy sources, depends on advanced light technologies, according to a new report. A report published today by Europe’s premier platform for light-based… Read more here

Canary Media’s chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format. Canary thanks Clean Energy Counsel for its support of the column. Last year’s COP28 meeting produced an ambitious goal: More than 100 countries pledged to triple renewable energy capacity...

Researchers have made significant strides in understanding bacterial photosynthesis by capturing high-resolution images of photosynthetic proteins in purple bacteria. These insights could pave the way for developing advanced artificial photosynthetic systems, enhancing clean energy production, and d...

When will world leaders reimagine their approach to improving the prospects of developing nations in health, employment, nutrition, and access to affordable and clean energy? Those were ambitious goals set by world leaders in 2015, at a time in which there were only 38 million hungry people in the w...

Swedish company NoviOcean has tested a third-gen prototype of its combination wind/solar/wave energy platform, a floating platform rated for up to 1 megawatt of consistent clean energy around the clock thanks to a fascinating buoyancy-driven mechanism. Next step: a full-scale pilot. Continue Reading...

Renewable energy developer BrightNight just closed a $440 million strategic investment from banking giant Goldman Sachs. The equity investment will help Florida-based BrightNight build out its pipeline of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, which together represent 31 gigawatts of clean...

A multi-country, government-led initiative dedicated to advancing the global transition to a sustainable, bio-based economy, unveiled a new Global Biomass Resource Assessment, providing groundbreaking data on current and future sustainable biomass supplies around the world. The results from this new...

Critical minerals buried beneath tribal lands are crucial to the clean-energy transition.

As the world switches from dirty energy to clean energy, wind power's ability to withstand the increasing number of extreme weather events will be critical. World's largest single-capacity floating wind turbine withstands super typhoon: 'Unfazed by the storm's fury' first appeared on The Cool Down.

"Our goal has always been to make clean energy more accessible and affordable for everyone." Nearly 3 in 5 Americans know solar panels boost property values — see what that means for you first appeared on The Cool Down.

United States Secretary for Energy, Jennifer Granholm, and Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, held the second United States-Australia Ministerial Dialogue on Clean Energy on the margins of the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil on October 4, 2024...