Solar Surpasses Coal for First Time in U.S. History
#SolarEnergy #CleanEnergySolar power surpassed coal in US electricity generation for the first time in May, reaching 12.8% share. Despite Trump’s $700M coal boost and policy obstacles, solar leads new capacity growth, driven by demand from AI and manufacturing. read more
Denver turns sewage and geothermal into clean energy
#ClimateSolutions #CleanEnergyDenver plans to heat and cool downtown buildings using a thermal energy network with geothermal boreholes and sewage heat recovery. This pilot aims to cut fossil fuel use, reduce emissions by 2040, and save costs, potentially serving as a model for other cities. read more
Conservative Utah towns push clean energy despite Trump
#CleanEnergy #UtahRenewablesIn conservative Utah, 19 communities formed Utah Renewable Communities to bring clean energy to the grid by 2030, aiming to offset power for 300,000 homes despite federal pullback on renewables. read more
Wyoming nuclear renaissance gets federal approval
#NuclearRenaissance #CleanEnergyWyoming celebrates federal approval for a fourth U.S. nuclear reactor, part of a "nuclear renaissance" led by Bill Gates' Terra Power. The advanced design aims to meet rising AI-driven energy demand, with construction underway in Kemmerer, an old coal town seeking economic revival. read more
Trump-Halted Wind Farm Powers New England Grid
#OffshoreWind #CleanEnergyA Trump-targeted offshore wind project now powers New England's grid. Orsted's Revolution Wind, resumed after legal challenges, will supply Rhode Island and Connecticut, aiming to lower energy costs and meet growing demand. read more
Europe Leads Transition to Clean Energy, Now at 47% Renewables
#CleanEnergy #EuropeanUnionEurope marks a record year with 47% of electricity from renewables, widening contrast with the U.S. President Trump's fossil fuel focus. Green policies drive EU's clean energy surge, with solar overtaking coal. Russia-Ukraine conflict boosts shift to clean power. read more
Washington Governor Approves Revised Plan for Massive Wind Farm
#WindFarm #CleanEnergyWashington Governor Jay Inslee has approved a revised plan for a large wind farm, urging swift approval for turbines to meet urgent clean energy needs. The original project was reduced due to endangered hawk nests, but a compromise may allow most turbines to be built. read more
JD Vance's Stance on Clean Energy Grant Threatens Steel Plant
#Middletown #CleanEnergyIn Middletown, Ohio, the future of a steel plant and its community depends on a $500m investment from climate legislation, but this funding faces criticism from JD Vance and Trump, raising stakes for clean energy and local jobs. read more
#ClimateDiplomacy #CleanEnergy
John Podesta faces climate challenges in his roles as President Biden's envoy. From cooking diplomatic dinners to pushing for global emissions reductions, Podesta navigates international relations, electric vehicles, and climate finance. read more