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Rural Communities and the Transition to Renewable Energy

Rural communities that embrace the transition to renewables and are helped by government policies and investments will reap economic benefits while combatting climate change.

By |2021-09-23T09:54:40-04:00September 23rd, 2021|Clean Energy, Climate Change, Green Jobs|Comments Off on Rural Communities and the Transition to Renewable Energy

Sustainable Finance on the Rise

The lack of consensus on what constitutes sustainable activity and lack of transparency into companies ESG metrics are making it difficult for investors to engage in sustainable finance.

By |2021-09-16T14:27:15-04:00September 16th, 2021|Climate Change, Renewable Energy Investments|Comments Off on Sustainable Finance on the Rise

Renewable Energy Is Growing but It Needs to Grow Faster

We need to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, sequester or capture carbon, and transition to clean energy. And we need to do it now if we hope to meet the goals of the Paris Accord and keep global warming to 1.5˚C. Some changes to our climate as a result of carbon emissions are irreversible, but we can still affect the climate crisis and the economic recovery.

By |2021-09-09T12:20:40-04:00September 9th, 2021|Clean Energy, Climate Change|Comments Off on Renewable Energy Is Growing but It Needs to Grow Faster

Repurposing for Clean Energy

Renewable energy creates jobs. Repurposing coal-powered plants for renewables can provide jobs and revitalize the communities where they are located.

By |2021-08-05T12:49:00-04:00August 5th, 2021|Clean Energy, Climate Change, Green Jobs, Renewable Energy Investments|Comments Off on Repurposing for Clean Energy

Water, Water Everywhere

Hydropower should be part of the mix when we talk about renewable energy. Retrofitting existing dams with hydroelectric generators can increase the availability of reliable clean energy.

By |2021-07-29T10:06:59-04:00July 29th, 2021|Clean Energy, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Renewable Energy Investments|Comments Off on Water, Water Everywhere

Renewable Energy Jobs are Resilient

The Department of Energy released their US Energy and Employment Jobs Report this week. Clean energy jobs are rebounding after the loss of jobs in 2020 and they pay more than the national median salary.

By |2021-07-22T13:15:32-04:00July 22nd, 2021|Clean Energy, Climate Change, Green Jobs, Jobs|Comments Off on Renewable Energy Jobs are Resilient

Solar Farms and Unusable Land Are a Good Match

Placing solar farms on closed landfills, or toxic waste cleanup sites, or abandoned mines will spare land needed for farming or development and create cleaner, greener energy.

By |2021-06-23T21:18:11-04:00June 24th, 2021|Clean Energy, Climate Change, Green Jobs|Comments Off on Solar Farms and Unusable Land Are a Good Match
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