The notion that natural gas serves as a transition fuel to a low-carbon future has been challenged by a number of studies indicating that emissions of methane, the primary component of natural gas, significantly contributes to global warming. Methane is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide in trapping heat in the atmosphere over a 20-year period.
The Biden administration has been resolute in its efforts to integrate environmental justice and equity into agency operations. From launching the Environmental Justice Scorecard to allocating billions of dollars in funding for…Read the full report …...
The Biden administration has been resolute in its efforts to integrate environmental justice and equity into agency operations. From launching the Environmental Justice Scorecard to allocating billions of dollars in funding for clean energy and climate projects, the administration has made notable progress.
Recognizing the crucial role of energy efficiency in enabling an affordable energy transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled the first federal blueprint for decarbonizing the buildings sector including goals to reduce on-site energy use intensity … Read the full report …...
Recognizing the crucial role of energy efficiency in enabling an affordable energy transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled the first federal blueprint for decarbonizing the buildings sector including goals to reduce on-site energy use intensity in buildings. Additionally, multiple states have pledged to accelerate the shift to zero-emission residential buildings, highlighting the growing importance of energy-efficient solutions in achieving broader energy and climate objectives.
The U.S. Energy Department on March 25 announced up to $6 billion for 33 industrial decarbonization projects spanning over 20 states. This marks the single largest industrial decarbonization investment in the U.S. These initiatives prioritize community engagement through comprehensive Community Benefits Plans, aiming to foster local economic development and environmental improvement. The funding, supported by…...
The U.S. Energy Department on March 20 opened applications for the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize, earmarking $180 million for school districts nationwide. The initiative aims to support strategic partnerships to implement energy upgrades in K-12 schools. The funding, supported by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, is aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, reducing…...
As carbon pricing gains traction as a policy tool to combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions, regulatory attention on U.S. carbon markets has been on the rise. Recent developments in state-level emissions trading programs have yielded mixed results…Read the full report …...
