United States Archives - Renew Economy

Renewables

Giant 3.6 gigawatt onshore wind farm claims title of biggest renewable project in US history
Developer of mammoth onshore wind farm in New Mexico says the project is now fully operational and capable of generating and delivering more power than the iconic Hoover Dam hydroelectric project.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 22, 2026

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Renewables

Renewable energy sets new US record, beating gas on the grid for the first time in month of March
It’s just one month, but it’s a sign of where the US is headed as renewable energy – namely solar – surges onto the grid, despite Trump.
Dan McCarthy

Apr 13, 2026

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Commentary

CEFC’s Debelle says Trump energy moves leave Australia well placed to lure US clean tech investment
A less-favourable climate for clean technology capital elsewhere in the world might work to Australia’s advantage, according to a director at the green bank.
Poppy Johnston

Mar 10, 2025

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CSIRO, NREL boost collaboration as net zero becomes “centrepiece” of Aus-US alliance
Australia and the US, led by their premier science agencies, will collaborate on clean tech development, to accelerate the net zero transition.
Michael Mazengarb & Sophie Vorrath

Jul 12, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Coal on the chopping block as US and China agree to cooperate on climate action
The US and China surprise COP26 with a rare joint statement to cooperate on climate action, bridging the ambition gap and accelerating a coal phase out.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 11, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Glasgow Brief: Australia pressed to do more as it lands fifth fossil
Australia under pressure over coal use, and earns a fifth fossil award, while US and China issue rare agreement on tackling climate change.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 11, 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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Biden presidency could put Australia back in ‘naughty corner’ over lack of climate action
A Biden presidency could herald a new era for climate action, while placing immense pressure on the Morrison government to actually to something on climate change.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 31, 2020

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Wind power costs and prices driven to new lows in US
US wind power prices driven below $20/MWh as the end of Federal tax credits and Trump’s trade war looms over US energy economy.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 13, 2019

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PV peakers: How solar and batteries are killing new gas projects in US
New analysis shows solar and storage projects are beating out gas projects with prices in the low $US30s/MWh, and are easily beating fossil fuels in Hawaii.
Michael Mazengarb

May 16, 2019

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Commentary

Indian Auditor-General finds public banks have US$1.8bn at risk on dud coal plants
Two of India’s leading public sector banks at risk of losing a “significant proportion” of US$7.4 billion loaned over three years to private power producers
Bob Burton

Aug 31, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Trump’s oil problem
The president promised a surge of jobs and tax revenue from oil. His policies won’t deliver either one.
Jeremy Deaton

Aug 14, 2017

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