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Energy And Climate

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energy-and-climate2 days ago

MAGA allies push solar power to win over the GOP base

Conservative influencers Katie Miller and Kellyanne Conway are backing the American Energy First push by the American Clean Power Association to rebrand solar as a domestic, affordable energy solution for Trump voters. The campaign relies on polling, paid media partnerships, and conservative media placements to bolster solar’s standing among the GOP base and counter policy moves seen as hostile to renewables, while broader debates over subsidies and incentives continue shaping the industry’s political fortunes.

US urges IEA to drop net-zero modeling
energy-and-climate10 days ago

US urges IEA to drop net-zero modeling

At a closed-door IEA ministerial in Paris, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright urged the agency to abandon net-zero emissions scenarios, arguing such targets are unrealistic. The push drew muted pushback as European ministers stressed continued renewables expansion; Wright’s hardline rhetoric has faced rejection from several countries, and talks on the issue will continue.

energy-and-climate1 month ago

Cold snap tests US power grid as outages spread

Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for more than a million customers across the South as frigid conditions loom, pressuring the electric grid. PJM projected record winter demand and the Energy Department allowed full operation of grid resources while utilities mobilized tens of thousands of workers; gas prices surged and authorities warned the system could remain stressed through the week amid ice and falling temps.

COP29 Faces Financial and Fossil Fuel Challenges Amid Saudi Resistance
energy-and-climate1 year ago

COP29 Faces Financial and Fossil Fuel Challenges Amid Saudi Resistance

At COP29, nearly 200 countries are struggling to agree on a financial target for global climate aid, with proposals ranging from $100 billion to $2 trillion annually. The negotiations are marked by tensions between wealthy and developing nations, with the former hesitant to commit large sums and the latter demanding substantial support to transition to cleaner energy. The talks are further complicated by geopolitical issues, including the U.S. presidential election and strained public budgets. A consensus on a new funding target is crucial for setting ambitious climate goals ahead of COP30.

Russia's Gazprom Halts Gas Supplies to Austria
energy-and-climate1 year ago

Russia's Gazprom Halts Gas Supplies to Austria

Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer assured citizens of a secure alternative fuel supply as Russia's Gazprom plans to halt gas deliveries to Austria, following a payment dispute linked to an arbitration award. Despite the cutoff, Austria, which heavily relies on Russian gas, is working to diversify its energy sources. The move is part of broader tensions over Europe's support for Ukraine, with Russia previously cutting gas supplies over payment disputes. Meanwhile, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz has resumed direct communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"Gov. Hochul unveils $229B budget plan for NY's FY 2024"
politics2 years ago

"Gov. Hochul unveils $229B budget plan for NY's FY 2024"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a "conceptual agreement" on the state's $229bn budget for fiscal year 2024. Key components include public safety, mental health, healthcare, strengthening abortion rights, education, child care, housing, investing in the MTA, and energy and climate. The budget includes adjustments to the state's current bail laws, over $1bn for mental health policy changes, $34.5bn for education, and $400m for immediate utility relief. The next step is for the bills to be printed so that state lawmakers can vote on them.