Fossil fuel firms seek UN carbon market cash for old gas plants
Fossil fuel companies that built gas power plants more than a decade ago are hoping for rewards from a new carbon credit market Fossil fuel companies are aiming to profit…
What the SEC climate-disclosure rule means for institutional investors
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted to mandate that public companies disclose climate-related emissions and risks to provide more transparency for current and prospective investors. An important note:…
How companies can align 401(k) plans with climate ambitions
Retirement capital is a financial lifeline for the oil, gas and coal industries — roughly $1 trillion is invested in fossil fuel companies through Americans’ retirement plans. That’s at odds…
How U.S. tax law is driving higher transport emissions
U.S. climate action may look different after the 2024 presidential election, especially across transportation decarbonization. While the future of the electric vehicle industry has been a topic of political debate,…
The week ahead in climate policy
A Senate hearing on community economic development; a briefing on tax credits for rural towns; DOE funding for coal communities, and a California assembly hearing on electricity regulations. By Leah…
Billions of ‘climate-smart’ USDA funding goes to climate-negative farming: Report
Subsidies from USDA’s largest conservation fund are misused, according to the Environmental Working Group. By Leah Garden March 11, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) "climate-smart" programs are often…
The week in climate policy: 5 updates you need to know
The SEC mandates emissions disclosures; DOE announced $90 million in funding for energy efficient building codes. By Leah Garden March 8, 2024 Here’s what happened this week in climate policy…
Powering the energy transition through joint ventures and partnerships
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions developed the 60 MW Palmer Solar Project in partnership with Colorado Springs Utilities, which secured the generating capacity through a 25-year power purchase agreement. (Courtesy: Duke…
Are perovskites the future of solar energy?
A perovskite solar cell (Photo credit: Dennis Schroeder / National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Contributed by By Scott Graybeal, Caelux 2023 has been a significant year for solar power. While insights…