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November 16, 2024

Federal Policy

Apple Endorses Biden’s Clean Energy Standard at ARPA-E Summit
Apple's Lisa Jackson opened DOE’s ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit with an endorsement of President Biden’s proposed clean energy standard.
Bipartisan Renewable Bill Ruptured by Rancor over Jan. 6
A hearing on a bipartisan bill to speed development of renewable generation on federal lands was marred by arguments over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
FERC and NEPA Reform Sought to Speed Tx Expansion
At a hearing before the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, speakers discussed modernizing the grid & the steps necessary to decarbonize the U.S.
Report: Green Banks in US Spur $7B in Investments Since 2011
The American Green Bank Consortium's 21 members incited $1.7 billion in investments last year with $442 million of funds.
IEA Paints Daunting Path to Net Zero by 2050
Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 requires “unprecedented international cooperation," the International Energy Agency says.
Energy, Building Cybersecurity Top Concerns at DOE National Labs
Cybersecurity will be a critical challenge for grid-interactive buildings, according to the U.S. national laboratories.
DOE Kicks Off ‘L-Prize’ and More at Better Buildings Summit
Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Administrator Michael Regan announced several buildings initiatives during the Better Buildings and Better Plants Summit.
Vineyard Wind
Biden Administration Marshaling Agencies in Push for 30 GW of Offshore Wind by 2030
The focus of the Business Network for Offshore Wind’s International Partnering Forum this year was the same as President Biden's: jobs.
Transmission ITC Could Add 20 GW of New Capacity to Grid
The energy industry needs a federal investment tax credit specifically for transmission, according to a report by the American Council on Renewable Energy.
GOP Mounts Attacks on Kerry’s Credibility and Climate Mission
Republicans on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs attempted to derail a hearing on the U.S. role in global climate action with an attack on John Kerry.

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