The Biden administration on Tuesday released final guidance on how clean energy companies can secure additional tax credits when investing in U.S. communities economically tied to fossil fuels like oil and coal. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed last year by Democrats extended a 30% tax credit for wind, solar and other green energy projects, […]
Wind’s Future Is Looking More Turbulent Than Ever – EQ Mag
The world’s demand for clean energy is very strong, but the supply side is a mess that has yet to be untangled. In the wind power industry, it is the best of times, and the worst of times. Across major economies, accelerated energy transition plans are turbocharging the technology. In the US, wind generation will […]
Is cheap, clean hydrogen possible? The ‘green hydrogen’ battle, continued – EQ Mag
Big oil and energy companies say strict rules for hydrogen tax credits could kill a nascent industry. Clean-energy advocates say that’s dead wrong. Truly “green” hydrogen needs to be made with truly carbon-free power. But will strong hydrogen tax-credit rules that require the use of truly carbon-free power make it harder to create a green […]
Solis Seminar : The Benefits of PV + Energy Storage Systems – EQ Mag
Background PV systems have become a reliable source of clean energy by utilizing energy storage units. In many countries and regions, PV + storage systems have become the preferred source of energy for a variety of reasons. What are the main structures of PV + energy storage systems? What are their benefits? This Solis workshop […]
Don’t let China control clean energy supply chain, US officials warn – EQ Mag
HOUSTON : Officials from President Joe Biden’s administration warned leaders of the U.S. clean energy transition this week to decarbonize quickly and keep the supply chain out of China’s control. Washington’s message at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston reflects growing concern that the rapid investment it is encouraging to fight climate change could backfire […]
New board in place, US utility turns to clean energy study – EQ Mag
NASHVILLE, Tenn. : Under a new board majority picked by President Joe Biden, the nation’s largest public utility on Thursday reacted to a drumbeat of concerns about not meeting the Biden administration’s own power sector climate change goals by announcing a new study of clean energy adoption opportunities throughout the region’s economy. The Tennessee Valley […]
India joins UAE, France for trilateral on clean energy, counter-pandemic steps – EQ Mag
Trilateral to focus on nuclear and solar power, climate change and biodiversity, along with cooperation in defence preparation and in countering infectious diseases, says a joint statement. India, France and the United Arab Emirates on Saturday declared their common intent to formalise a “” to collaborate on nuclear energy and explore opportunities in the Indian […]
There is need for international cooperation to achieve universal access to clean energy Union Minister – EQ Mag
Bengaluru : Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi on Sunday stressed on the need for international cooperation and collaboration in order to achieve universal access to clean energy and a just, affordable, and inclusive energy transition. He said developed countries must support the need of developing countries for investment in research, […]
Clean Energy Sets $1.1 Trillion Record That’s Bound to Be Broken
It was a banner year for money spent on solar and wind projects, EVs and more in 2022. The way things are going, that level of investment will quickly be eclipsed. (Bloomberg) — Last year was a double milestone for decarbonizing the world’s energy system. It was the first year when investment in the energy […]
There were some big climate policy moves in 2022. What’s on tap for the new year? – EQ Mag
When it came to climate change, 2022 offered some reasonably good news and some pretty alarming bad news. On the plus side, the U.S. passed its most significant piece of climate legislation ever, with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) — a bill that allocates hundreds of billions of dollars to clean energy and other low-emissions […]