Consumption of renewable energy, which meets about 12% of U.S. energy demand, is increasing. While these technologies are becoming more cost competitive, policies promoting the commercial use of renewable electricity resources, such as tax subsidies and state-level renewable portfolio standards, continue to be the key drivers of capacity expansions.
This morning at the annual U.S. Chamber of Commerce State of American Business address, our president and CEO Tom Donohue implored Congress and the Trump Administration to come together and end the partial government shutdown. A Chamber letter to Congress highlighted alongside Donohue’s address
It may not have received as much attention as marquee Senate and House races, but energy was very much on the ballot in the 2018 midterms. The Global Energy Institute just released a scorecard covering the results of some of the most significant ballot referendums on Election Day. Even in places
This week marks National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), an annual event celebrating American energy innovation helping to create jobs, strengthen America’s national security and preserve the environment. The event brings together associations, businesses and industry advocates to showcase innovation and
While Silicon Valley is synonymous with “innovation” in our increasingly digital economy, today’s energy industry has been busy researching, developing, and building tomorrow’s future. These advanced technologies are being implemented in cities, towns, and neighborhoods all across the country. To
Without question, solar is a beneficial and growing component of America’s secure and diverse energy future. In fact, miraculous advancements in technology have continued to reduce the costs of electricity generated from the sun, spurring a dramatic increase in solar installations. However, the
Over the past few months, we have demonstrated how outdated net metering policies shift grid costs away from customers with rooftop solar panels to those without such installations. Due to this cost shift, utility regulators in states such as Maine, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere are reexamining their
Should you care about net metering? Whether you are interested in solar energy or not, the answer is YES. Over the past couple of months, we have explained the concept of “net metering” through visuals that demonstrate that while everyone connected to the power grid benefits from it, outdated
Air travel remains one of the most transformative inventions of the 20th Century. Though people centuries ago long dreamed of taking to the sky like birds, it was not until 1914 when commercial aviation was born. While air travel was initially restricted to the very rich, with very limited
We couldn't agree more, @SecGranholm. #CCS must be a key pillar in America’s #climate strategy. The business community is at the forefront of developing and deploying these innovative carbon capture and storage technologies. https://t.co/sbCOj6PJME
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