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October 10, 2024

Federal Policy

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.
Rich Countries Must Forge Green Path, Econ Chiefs Say
Wealthy countries must act at home to counter climate change while boosting the ability of developing countries to do the same, top economic officials said.
Cooling Urban Heat Islands with ‘Smart Surfaces’
Speakers at an Atlantic Council webinar on smart surfaces say that greening roofs and sidewalks should be an integral part of Biden’s infrastructure plan.
How Geothermal Can Support 24-7 Carbon-free Targets
Investing in the technology needed to drill for geothermal anywhere could help fulfill a growing corporate interest in 24-7, carbon-free energy.
DOE Targets Geothermal Extraction for Lithium Supply
DOE launched a geothermal lithium extraction competition to find solutions to commercialize extraction at geothermal power plants.
Clean Energy Groups Press for Carbon-free TVA by 2030
A leading advocate for green power in the Southeast is calling on the Tennessee Valley Authority to operate a carbon-free grid by the end of this decade.
Reports Map out Many Routes to Net Zero
The authors of four U.S.-focused reports shared their insights on the policies they believe can drive rapid decarbonization across sectors.
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.
Southeast Utilities Defend SEEM Proposal
Sponsors of the Southeast Energy Exchange Market told FERC it should OK the proposal as is, saying critics’ objections are flawed or irrelevant.
Economists United on Need for Immediate Action on Climate
Three-quarters of economists who study climate issues say “immediate and drastic action” is needed to address climate change, according to a new survey.

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