United States Government Archives - Page 6 of 29 - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

US heatwaves are stressing vulnerable grids in a new test for clean energy
A drumbeat of worsening heatwaves is spreading across North America, and it’s set to test a collection of already badly vulnerable grids.
Ketan Joshi

Jun 29, 2021

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Policy & Planning

US Republicans form new Conservative Climate Caucus – and talk up gas
New GOP group claims Republicans care deeply about the Earth, but insists fossil fuels can be a major part of the global solution to climate change. Sound familiar?
James Fernyhough

Jun 24, 2021

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Solar

Democrat bill targets US solar manufacturing to bolster national energy security
A bill to establish a tax credit for domestic solar manufacturers has been introduced to the US federal parliament. Meanwhile, in Australia…
Joshua S Hill

Jun 23, 2021

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Coal

G7 fails on solid coal message but worries are building for Morrison
While the G7 meeting was unremarkable, there are growing signs of action on coal phaseout – particularly among Australia’s biggest coal customers.
Ketan Joshi

Jun 14, 2021

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US battery surge unlocks record growth in wind and solar pipeline
A new study shows a steady pipeline of wind, solar and storage planned to connect to the US grid as Biden steps up ambitions.
Ketan Joshi

May 25, 2021

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Renewables

Vermont to use Tesla Powerwalls and Autobidder software to displace fossil fuels
Pioneering new Frequency Regulation Pilot program will allow grid operator to use household batteries rather than fossil fuels to balance the grid.
Joshua S Hill

May 19, 2021

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Renewables

“Incredible:” California grid hits record high of 95% renewable energy
California grid operator hails milestone of 95 per cent renewables in the state’s grid as an “incredible accomplishment”.
Joshua S Hill

May 13, 2021

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Coal

Did renewable forecasts really fail? Checking skeptic Vaclav Smil’s latest graphic
A widely-shared graphic claims to show “overly ambitious” forecasts of renewables. We decided to check the sources.
Ketan Joshi

May 11, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Installing solar panels over canals could yield water, land, air and climate payoffs
Building smart solar developments on canals can make power and water infrastructure more resilient while saving water, reducing costs and helping to fight climate change.
Roger Bales and Brandi McKuin

May 10, 2021

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Renewables

Texas grid operator confirms gas, not wind, the biggest culprit in blackouts
Updated report from Texas grid operator shows that wind played only a very minor role in massive blackouts that hit the state in February cold snap.
Joshua S Hill

May 7, 2021

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Most US coal generators can’t compete with wind and solar, US study finds
A new study shows that the vast majority of US coal plants are already more expensive to run than building new solar and wind, and that’s accelerating.
Ketan Joshi

May 6, 2021

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US renewable expansion begins to take shape with ambitious new targets
The US has officially begun the process of realising a fossil-free grid, with an 80% by 2030 clean power goal likely to be implemented by Biden.
Ketan Joshi

Apr 28, 2021

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