Green Energy

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• In the midst of a health and social crisis, Trump rolls back crucial environmental protections.
• Fossil fuels’ value globally is likely to be slashed by nearly two-thirds, says a new report.
• Germany’s stimulus package includes $10 billion for hydrogen.

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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released a report, “Tone Deaf: The Facts Behind Duke Energy’s Low-Income Programs,” which claims that the power company consistently harms low-income customers.

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• New York State has approved the construction of a 340-megawatt wind farm.
• Oil giant Total shifts to green energy as it invests in a huge Scottish wind farm.
• The Environmental Working Group says Duke Energy’s policies hurt low-income customers.

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• The UK has run without coal-fired power for 55 consecutive days and counting.
• Wind and solar’s dropping costs mark an energy transition turning point, says IRENA.
• Green-friendly Virginia will hold its Green New Deal Virginia Coalition Summit virtually.

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The state of Virginia is working to keep its renewable energy transition momentum going despite the pandemic. It’s going to hold a virtual Green New Deal Virginia Coalition Summit today, rather than canceling. The upside? Anyone can attend.

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The Trump administration has eliminated states’ and tribes’ rights to halt projects that risk hurting their water quality by rolling back a section of the Clean Water Act (CWA).

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• China said it will adhere to its Paris Agreement emissions reduction pledge.
• Trump administration limits states’ rights to block pipelines that cross their waterways.
• Will the Florida Keys lose the battle against rising sea levels? This video discusses options.

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Chinese solar companies have had to cut component prices, but there may be a big benefit.
• 206 companies from HSBC to BP are calling for the UK government to enact a green recovery.
• Want to try a virtual electric vehicle ride and drive? It’s free.

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206 multinational and national companies and investors in the UK have signed a letter that calls on the British government to deliver a sustainable coronavirus recovery program.

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• In 2019, renewables exceeded coal in annual US energy consumption for the first time in more than 130 years.
• Louisiana has approved a $1 billion wind farm project.
• Oklahoma’s wind energy is growing like crazy, according to a VP at Goldman Sachs Renewable Energy Group.

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• 23 US states are suing the Trump administration over its reversal of fuel-efficiency standards.
• Houston is going to power its government buildings with 100% green energy by July.
• The EU releases the “world’s biggest green stimulus”: What’s in it for renewables?

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What do you think of when you think of Houston and energy? Oil and gas, probably. But did you know that Houston buys more green energy than any other city in the US?

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Montana court strikes down 440 oil and gas leases in the West to protect the sage-grouse.
• 9 million renewable jobs per year could be created for five years for less than the US spent in two months, says a new study.
• The UK has asked the UN that COP26 Climate Summit be moved to November 2021.

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The Sierra Club has released a green recovery report that asserts that 9 million US jobs could be created every year for the next 10 years “while building an economy that fosters cleaner air and water, higher wages, healthier communities, greater equity, and a more stable climate.”

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• UK drivers are ready to change their driving behavior to maintain clean air due to lockdown.
• Portugal is rolling out a €7 billion green hydrogen strategy.
• How quickly does the US need to ramp up renewables? Look to the narwhal — video

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Ohio unanimously approved the Icebreaker wind farm, North America’s first offshore freshwater project. It is planned for Lake Erie, near Cleveland (pictured). However, there’s a rather large hitch.

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Britain’s largest solar farm is expected to get approval from ministers this week.
• North America’s first offshore freshwater project is planned for Lake Erie.
• The Environmental Protection Agency has begun its reopening process.

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Google announced they would no longer build custom artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithms for Big Oil and Gas after Greenpeace released a report this week exposing Silicon Valley’s enablement of the fossil-fuel industry.

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• More than 150 companies asked governments to prioritize climate action in recovery plans.
• Denmark is going to build two energy islands linked to offshore wind farms.
• Google announces it won’t build custom Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Big Oil and Gas.

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• New research analysis says that we are headed for a large increase of EVs by 2040.
• The University of California has divested from all fossil fuels.
• Here’s what happened when the Senate questioned the EPA head about rollbacks yesterday.

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Andrew Wheeler was questioned by members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee yesterday about rolling back environmental regulations during the coronavirus pandemic.

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