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November 26, 2024

Equity & Economics

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NY Climate Council Members Say Panel Recommendations Fall Short
Fulfilling the goals of New York’s climate law requires more aggressive action than has been proposed, Climate Action Council members say.
Solar Jobs Fall in 2020 as Capacity Sees Record Rise
Solar jobs fell to 231,474 last year, their lowest level since 2015, in response to lockdowns that halted most residential and commercial installations.
Raimondo to NEWIEE: ‘We Need More Women Leaders’
The New England Women in Energy and the Environment recognized five industry leaders at its 10th annual awards gala.
VT Climate Council Might Delay Release of Action Plan
The Vermont Climate Council could reinterpret its statutory obligations to delay delivery of the state's first climate action plan.
Offshore Wind Industry Working to Include MWBEs
The U.S. offshore wind industry is experiencing new pressure to include minority/women-owned business enterprises in their immense supply chains.
Minnesota Hits Midway Point in Zero-emission Efforts
Renewable energy became the largest source of electricity in Minnesota in 2020 at 29%, BloombergNEF reported last week.
Co-ops Want Level Playing Field for Clean Energy Incentives
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association is lobbying Washington for direct-pay clean energy incentives and debt relief.
Biden Budget Seeks Major Spending Hikes on Climate
President Biden’s opening bid on the 2022 budget makes good on his promise to use a “whole of government” approach to address climate change.
Biden Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Clean Energy
Biden’s infrastructure plan includes a 10-year extension of the ITC for solar and storage, a new Grid Deployment Authority at DOE.
Connecticut Town Wants More Diversity in Sustainability Initiative
The town of West Hartford, Conn., is struggling to bring diverse voices to its new all-volunteer Sustainability Advisory Group.

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