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NYS Climate Law Could Raise Home Energy Bills by Thousands, Memo Warns
energy-and-environment1 month ago

NYS Climate Law Could Raise Home Energy Bills by Thousands, Memo Warns

A NYSERDA memo estimates that fully implementing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act could raise average New Yorkers' energy costs—upstate gas/oil households may incur over $4,100 in gross costs and NYC about $2,300, plus roughly $2.23 per gallon for fuel—though affordability measures could reduce net costs to around $2,500 (upstate) or $1,500 (NYC). High-efficiency electrification could yield savings (about $1,500 upstate, $800 in NYC). Gov. Hochul is weighing changes to the law amid bipartisan pushback and federal hurdles, while advocates argue for expanding clean-energy initiatives instead of rolling back policies.

via City & State New York|
#budget#cap-and-invest#climate-policy
China and India See First Coal Decline in Half a Century as Renewables Surge
energy-and-environment2 months ago

China and India See First Coal Decline in Half a Century as Renewables Surge

China’s coal-fired power fell 1.6% and India’s by 3% last year—the first declines in both since the 1970s—thanks to a record surge in solar and wind that met rising demand. China added over 300 GW of solar and 100 GW of wind, while India added 35 GW solar, 6 GW wind and 3.5 GW hydro. Together they drove more than 90% of the rise in global carbon emissions from 2015 to 2024, so a sustained fall in coal use could help curb global emissions, though weather and demand variability could reverse gains; the IEA cautions coal may stay near peak until 2027 due to gas prices and other pressures.

via The Guardian|
#china#coal#emissions
Japan Balances Nuclear Power Expansion with Renewables
energy-and-environment3 months ago

Japan Balances Nuclear Power Expansion with Renewables

Japan is shifting its energy strategy to maximize nuclear power while significantly expanding renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and geothermal, aiming for a 100% renewable target in Fukushima by 2040, despite the controversial history with nuclear energy post-Fukushima disaster and ongoing debates about decarbonization efforts.

via The Guardian|
#climate-goals#energy-and-environment#fukushima
Impact of Solar Panels and EVs on Community Electricity Costs
energy-and-environment3 months ago

Impact of Solar Panels and EVs on Community Electricity Costs

A recent study suggests that while rooftop solar and EVs can lower overall electricity costs, they may increase costs for non-adopters, especially low-income households, in the short term. The effects are small but could grow as adoption rises, highlighting the need for informed policymaking to balance environmental benefits with economic equity.

via Inside Climate News|
#cost-shift#electric-vehicles#electricity-costs
Unlocking Earth's Hidden Hydrogen Reserves for Sustainable Energy
energy-and-environment3 months ago

Unlocking Earth's Hidden Hydrogen Reserves for Sustainable Energy

The article discusses how Newfoundland's ophiolite formations could be harnessed to produce low-cost 'white' hydrogen and permanently sequester CO2 through natural geological processes like serpentinization, offering a promising and scalable decarbonization solution for heavy industry, supported by growing markets and technological advancements.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|
#carbon-capture#carbon-mineralization#energy-and-environment
Energy Department Cuts Green Projects Amid Shutdown Controversy
energy-and-environment6 months ago

Energy Department Cuts Green Projects Amid Shutdown Controversy

California's hydrogen industry faces a setback as the Biden administration cancels a $1.2 billion federal grant for a key hydrogen project, but state leaders and industry stakeholders remain optimistic about alternative funding and continued development, emphasizing California's commitment to clean energy despite federal setbacks.

via Politico|
#california#climate-policy#energy-and-environment
U.S. Boosts Critical Minerals Supply with $1 Billion Investment
energy-and-environment8 months ago

U.S. Boosts Critical Minerals Supply with $1 Billion Investment

The U.S. Department of Energy announced nearly $1 billion in funding opportunities to strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals and materials, including initiatives for technology development, capacity expansion, and recycling, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign sources and enhance national security and industrial competitiveness.

via Department of Energy (.gov)|
#critical-minerals#domestic-production#energy-and-environment