Joe Biden Archives - Renew Economy

Solar

“Solar for all:” Biden tips $US7 billion into rooftop PV for low-income households
More than 4GW of rooftop solar will be rolled out across nearly 1 million low-income and disadvantaged households as part of a $US7 billion Biden administration program.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 23, 2024

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Biden’s tax-driven push for ultra low cost wind and solar
Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act has big implications for the green energy transition in the US and abroad, delivering ultra low cost wind and solar. Ben Haley from Evolved Energy tells us how and why.
Energy Insiders Podcast

Dec 2, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Unprecedented:” US Senate passes landmark bill to tax billionaires to fund clean energy
The US Senate has passed a landmark climate bill – the biggest in its history, although a fraction of what Joe Biden wanted to do.
Joshua S Hill

Aug 8, 2022

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Biden targets solar, green hydrogen and fuel cells in new manufacturing push
Joe Biden looks to boost US solar production capacity, as well as green hydrogen and fuel cell production.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 7, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Albanese commits Australia to stronger 2030 target, starts climate reset
Anthony Albanese hits reset on Australia’s international climate stance, formally committing Australia to a stronger 2030 emissions target.
Michael Mazengarb

May 24, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Glasgow Brief: Australia spruiks gas, earns another fossil award as US, EU make methane pledge
Day 2 of COP26 saw some leaders make significant pledges to cut methane emissions and halt deforestation. Australia promoted its gas industry to the world.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 3, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Glasgow Brief: Australia named a ‘fossil of the day’ on first day of COP26
Australia named ‘fossil of the day’, Boris Johnson compares climate change to ‘James Bond style doomsday device’ and Biden apologises for actions of Trump administration.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 2, 2021

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Coal

China delivers “killer blow” to coal as Morrison courts Joe Biden
China deals “killer” blow to Australian coal exports, Biden doubles global climate finance, while Morrison announces he has a plan for a plan.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Sep 22, 2021

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Solar

Biden’s proposed tenfold increase in solar power would remake US electricity system
New US Department of Energy report finds solar power could generate up to 45% of America’s electricity supply by 2050. But what it would take to meet this target?
The Conversation

Sep 14, 2021

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Policy & Planning

“We won’t be Uncle Sucker:” US to join EU with carbon tax on imports
US and Europe to target climate recalcitrants with import taxes. Labor says Morrison’s inaction is putting Australian jobs at risk.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 16, 2021

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Renewables

“This sucker’s quick:” Biden test-drives electric Ford ute, fleshes out EV plan
Biden test drives the new Ford electric ute and tests its acceleration, and announces new EV policies. Meanwhile, in Australia …
Ketan Joshi

May 21, 2021

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Wind

Biden approves first major offshore wind farm in US
Approval of 800MW Vineyard Wind is first step in Biden Administration’s goal of 30GW of installed capacity of offshore wind power by 2030.
Ketan Joshi

May 13, 2021

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