On Earth Day, the world’s political leaders gathered at US President Joe Biden’s climate summit. If the world’s three largest economic blocs agree on the importance of carbon pricing, the summit will send a strong signal across the world. Opinion piece by Statkraft CEO, Christian Rynning-Tønnesen The period leading up to the UN Climate Change … Continue reading Biden’s climate summit could mark a new beginning
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The best red states jobs plan in a generation
Fifty-one years ago, Americans marked the first Earth Day – led by a Republican Congressman serving as its pioneering co-chairman. It was truly a bipartisan day for the country. Months later, a Republican President, Richard Nixon signed into existence the Environmental Protection Agency and heralded the passage of the Clean Water, Clean Air and Endangered … Continue reading The best red states jobs plan in a generation
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Association Applauds Biden Administration on Successful Leaders Summit on Climate
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?today issued the following statement at the close of U.S. Climate Action Week and the Biden administration’s successful Leaders Summit on Climate. “This has been a groundbreaking summit for climate action, shining a light on the growing global marketplace for clean energy. The Summit showcased a powerful global demand signal … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Applauds Biden Administration on Successful Leaders Summit on Climate
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Association Statement on U.S. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target for 2030
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?today issued the following statement after the U.S. announced its 2030 nationally determined contribution (NDC) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “Today’s announcement is an ambitious north star for where we need to go, and our industry is proof that we can get there in a way that grows our economy. … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on U.S. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target for 2030
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US Announces Plan to Boost Offshore Wind Power
The plan aims to produce 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy in the country by 2030, the White House said. The United States government unveiled on Monday a plan to install offshore wind farms to supply energy to more than 10 million homes by 2030 and thereby contribute to efforts against climate change. The plan … Continue reading US Announces Plan to Boost Offshore Wind Power
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Association Statement on Biden-Harris Administration Offshore Wind Energy Announcements
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?issued the following statement?after the Biden-Harris Administration today set a national target for offshore wind development, along with complementary initiatives to achieve that objective. “This is an historic day for offshore wind energy in America. The Biden Administration’s ambitious, but achievable, goal of 30 GW by 2030 sets the stage for a … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on Biden-Harris Administration Offshore Wind Energy Announcements
Continue readingThe first 100 days: A clean energy roadmap
2021 brings a changing of the guard in Washington, D.C.—a new Presidential administration will be sworn in and Congress will be full of newly-elected members. That means there’s a host of officials we need to educate about the many ways clean energy can lead our post-pandemic economy recovery while making meaningful progress in the fight … Continue reading The first 100 days: A clean energy roadmap
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AWEA Releases 2021 Clean Energy Road Map
100-Day Plan details pathway to unlocking economic growth, achieving rapid renewable energy deployment to reach clean energy and climate targets. Next year brings renewed prospects for America to support renewable energy and, in turn, address climate change, while creating hundreds of thousands of well-paying jobs, providing enormous social and health benefits, ensuring energy security and … Continue reading AWEA Releases 2021 Clean Energy Road Map
Continue readingAmerican Wind Industry Congratulates President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris
The President-elect and his team have laid out?an ambitious, comprehensive approach to energy policy that recognizes renewable energy’s ability to grow America’s economy and create a cleaner environment, while keeping electricity costs low and combating the threat of climate change.“American wind power congratulates President-elect Biden on his victory. We look forward to collaborating with his … Continue reading American Wind Industry Congratulates President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris
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Trump claims wind energy “kills all the birds.” Cats and windows are actually much more to blame
Cats, glass windows and vehicles: These pose the biggest threats to birds in the United States. But President Donald Trump is continuing to falsely claim that wind turbines are to blame for the deaths of the nation’s birds. During Thursday night’s final presidential debate between the president and former Vice President Joe Biden, Mr. Trump reiterated his stance … Continue reading Trump claims wind energy “kills all the birds.” Cats and windows are actually much more to blame
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American Wind Energy Association Statement on Biden Climate Plan
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today issued the following statement supporting the Biden campaign’s climate and clean energy plan: We strongly applaud the Biden campaign for taking an ambitious, comprehensive approach to climate change policy that recognizes the renewable energy industry’s ability to grow America’s economy towards a cleaner environment and a more prosperous … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association Statement on Biden Climate Plan
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