The private sector took over COP-26 in the absence of some governments, not just the Brazilian. For the president of the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica), Elbia Gannoum, who has participated since the first day of the conference, this brings an optimistic reading of the event that discusses the course of the decarbonization of the … Continue reading COP-26: Abeeólica highlights that wind energy will receive large investments
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Accelerating the Global Energy Transition for a 1.5°C Future
“Placing priority on the people most affected, opens an opportunity to transition from an economy focused model of development into an integrated model that considers the wellbeing of the people and planet”, said Passy Amayo Ogolla from SDG 7 Youth, setting the scene at the opening of this COP26’s Energy Action Event in Glasgow. Under … Continue reading Accelerating the Global Energy Transition for a 1.5°C Future
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ACP CEO Heather Zichal statement on House of Representatives passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
After passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Heather Zichal CEO of the American Clean Power Association issued the following statement: “Today, after action by the U.S. House of Representatives, the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)will be signed into law by President Biden. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will invest … Continue reading ACP CEO Heather Zichal statement on House of Representatives passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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Wind and solar could power the world’s major countries most of the time
With the eyes of the world on the United Nations COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, strategies for decarbonizing energy infrastructure are a trending topic. Yet critics of renewables question the dependability of systems that rely on intermittent resources. A recent study led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine tackles the reliability question head-on. In … Continue reading Wind and solar could power the world’s major countries most of the time
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GWEC and UN Sign Global Compact to Advance Offshore wind Energy
On Ocean Day at COP 26, the UN Global Compact launched a roadmap to advance offshore renewable energy using a climate-smart approach to ocean management, together with the offshore wind industry and the marine planning community. In order to limit global warming to a 1.5° C increase in line with the Paris Agreement targets, a … Continue reading GWEC and UN Sign Global Compact to Advance Offshore wind Energy
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We have the technology, social consensus and financial resources, but we need to be faster when it comes to decarbonisation
Iberdrola group chairman Ignacio Galán took part in The New York Times Climate Hub meeting organised in the context of COP 26 which is currently taking place in Glasgow. The panel discussion dealt with the most urgent questions of our time: How can we adapt and prosper on a warming planet? During the interview, Galán … Continue reading We have the technology, social consensus and financial resources, but we need to be faster when it comes to decarbonisation
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FAO-IRENA Report on Renewable Energy for Agri-food Systems Launched at COP26
The production, distribution and consumption of food uses about a third of the world’s energy and is responsible for about a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, making its decoupling from fossil fuels a priority in the fight against climate change. A new report launched today on the sidelines of the UN’s Climate Change Conference … Continue reading FAO-IRENA Report on Renewable Energy for Agri-food Systems Launched at COP26
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European wind energy industry reinforces sustainability commitments
On 4-5 November the European wind industry meets in Brussels for WindEurope’s End-of-Life Issues and Strategies conference (EoLIS2021). The event underlines the need for governments to put in place repowering strategies and transitional arrangements to support the lifetime extension of wind farms. As more and more turbines reach the end of their operational life, the … Continue reading European wind energy industry reinforces sustainability commitments
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Global Wind Energy Alliance and Global Solar Council announce Global Renewable Energy Alliance
A new renewable energy alliance between the wind energy and solar PV industries is calling on governments to implement energy transition action plans and cut red tape to meet Net Zero targets. A joint study by the Global Solar Council and the Global Wind Energy Council found that by 2030 there will be a 29% … Continue reading Global Wind Energy Alliance and Global Solar Council announce Global Renewable Energy Alliance
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American Clean Power Statement on 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)
American Clean Power Association CEO Heather Zichal released the following statement on the COP26 conference taking place in Glasgow this week. “COP26 is critical, both because of the urgency of climate change and the opportunity to grow jobs, economies, and quality of life everywhere by solving it. Science tells us the world needs to reduce … Continue reading American Clean Power Statement on 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)
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Leading Players Call for Immediate Actions at COP26 to Accelerate Renewable Energy Jobs
More than 130 renewable energy leaders, under the auspices of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Coalition for Action, launched a Call to Action for COP26 today, encouraging all governments at national, regional, and local levels to ensure access to high-quality, sustainable jobs during the energy transition. Limiting the earth’s temperature rise to 1.5oC by … Continue reading Leading Players Call for Immediate Actions at COP26 to Accelerate Renewable Energy Jobs
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COP26: Will the world step up to the climate challenge?
Vattenfall recently committed to the 1.5 degree target as one of the few leading energy companies taking this critical step. Now it’s time for the countries in the COP 26 climate summit to agree on similar actions to limit climate change in line with the Paris Agreement. COP26 is a long-awaited and crucial moment in … Continue reading COP26: Will the world step up to the climate challenge?
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Offshore wind energy shows our future and America’s clean power potential
This week, the clean energy industry has celebrated the inaugural American Clean Power Week – an entire week dedicated to recognizing the ways clean energy is powering American jobs, driving critical investment into local communities, and building a better future for the United States. The final day of American Clean Power Week looks to the … Continue reading Offshore wind energy shows our future and America’s clean power potential
Continue readingTransmission is key to delivering clean, reliable, and affordable power
Our energy transmission infrastructure is essential to providing Americans access to the power they need. But is our current grid up to the task? On day four of #AmericanCleanPowerWeek we center our attention on the need to upgrade our nation’s transmission infrastructure to meet our climate goals and deliver affordable, reliable clean energy to families and businesses. Like America’s highways, transmission infrastructure moves low-cost electricity from where it’s produced … Continue reading Transmission is key to delivering clean, reliable, and affordable power
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American Clean Power statement on Biden administration budget framework agreement
Heather Zichal, CEO of the American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement following the announcement by President Biden on a budget framework agreement that includes key climate change legislation and clean energy provisions: “The American Clean Power Association applauds the revised framework for the Build Back Better Act which includes important provisions that … Continue reading American Clean Power statement on Biden administration budget framework agreement
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California Governor issues letter celebrating American Clean Power Week
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has issued a letter acknowledging American Clean Power Week and celebrating the state’s “nation-leading efforts” to transition to a 100% clean energy system. With 485,000 clean energy jobs [1] across the state, Newsom’s letter notes that California receives 33% of its power from renewable energy sources and is making “tremendous strides” … Continue reading California Governor issues letter celebrating American Clean Power Week
Continue readingThe Case for Leadership and Bold Choices
IRENA urges global community to seize energy transition momentum at G20, COP26 and beyond The global community is approaching a fork in the road on climate change. Growing scientific evidence suggests there may be a diminishing window of opportunity to put the world on a path to safety, and choices made now in respect to … Continue reading The Case for Leadership and Bold Choices
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Ministers meet to discuss North Sea offshore wind energy developments
On 20 October Energy Ministers gathered in Oostende to discuss the North Seas as the green power station of Europe. The North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) is a forum where countries around the North Sea and Irish and Celtic Seas cooperate. Before Brexit the UK was also part of this cooperation. The North Seas are … Continue reading Ministers meet to discuss North Sea offshore wind energy developments
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Skilled jobs in clean energy are growing and offer opportunities for women to advance within in-demand careers
It’s no secret that clean energy is one of the fastest growing industries right now. More than 415,000 Americans already work in clean energy across all 50 states, and that number is set to grow substantially over the next decade. The Biden Administration and U.S. Congress have proposed policies that could enable the United States … Continue reading Skilled jobs in clean energy are growing and offer opportunities for women to advance within in-demand careers
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ACP 3Q market report shows record wind energy and solar power growth in 2021
The Clean Power Quarterly 2021 Q3 Market Report, released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP), shows the U.S. clean energy industry installed 3,336 MW of new capacity during the third quarter, with additions totaling 15,317 MW in the first three quarters, a 23 percent increase compared to 2020. Demand for clean power continues to rise … Continue reading ACP 3Q market report shows record wind energy and solar power growth in 2021
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