4 Renewable Energy U.S. Battery Capacity Soars to Nuclear Scale, Creates ‘Golden Opportunity’ for Grids Nearly a quarter of total capacity was added in 2024. November 15, 2024
1 Act Now·2 Build Political Will U.S. Election Sees Significant Down-Ballot Wins for Climate, Environment Attempts to reverse progress were resoundingly rejected. November 12, 2024
1 Act Now·2 Build Political Will Early Elections in Germany Cast Uncertainty on Climate Plans The German coalition government has fractured, and is unlikely to make progress on reducing emissions. November 12, 2024
1 Act Now·3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels·Link Canada Delays Emissions Cap Enforcement to 2030-2032 “Leaving compliance until 2030 is like waiting until the second period of a hockey game to start keeping score” November 5, 2024
1 Act Now·4 Renewable Energy New Energy Transition Course Pitches Alternative to ‘Oil and Gas Forever World View’ Many traditional forecasts, particularly those from OPEC, rely on outdated assumptions about demand growth, failing to incorporate current trends in energy efficiency and technological adoption. October 22, 2024
4 Renewable Energy·Link Cleantech Sector ‘Energized’ By U.S. Fed Rate Cut Higher rates have made it more expensive to take out loans and get access to credit, slowing down investment in renewables. September 24, 2024
4 Renewable Energy·8 Sustainable Cities Heat Pump Surge Faces Hurdles with New Refrigerants, Lack of Technicians The heat pump industry adapts to new refrigerants, faces a shortage of skilled technicians, and navigates uneven regulations. September 19, 2024
4 Renewable Energy U.S. Rural Co-ops Gain $7.3 Billion in Historic Clean Energy Funding Funding will go to 16 recipients over 23 states. September 13, 2024
1 Act Now·4 Renewable Energy·Link U.S. Solar, Energy Efficiency Tax Credits ‘More Popular than Expected’ While Manufacturing Investment Lags U.S. households claimed more than US$8 billion in tax credits last year under Inflation Reduction Act. August 13, 2024
4 Renewable Energy·Link 10 U.S. States Aim to Increase Connectivity, Boost Reliability Ten states across the U.S. Northeast have signed an agreement to improve electric grid infrastructure across the region. August 2, 2024
5 Electric Vehicles Contribute Fewer Emissions Than Gasoline-Powered Cars Over Their Lifetimes February 7, 2024