Solving the Golden State's "anywhere but California" problem for clean energy manufacturing
In a conversation with Quitting Carbon, California Forward CEO Kate Gordon talks about building a durable green industrial policy in the Golden State.
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What I'm reading: Special research roundup edition
Quitting Carbon checks in on recent energy transition research you might have missed with a special roundup of notable reports and studies.
What I’m reading: Californians believe renewables will lower energy costs, balcony solar advances in California and the UK, the California solar 'power hour,' global energy transition tracker, and more
Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
The world is embracing offshore wind power. Trump wants to smother the industry in the U.S. – no matter the costs.
Governments around the world, including fossil fuel exporters, are adding offshore wind to their grids. Donald Trump wants to kill the industry in the U.S. despite the toll on workers, the grid, and the economy.
What I’m reading: Federal courts chip away at Trump's renewables blockade, Trump wants to kill public transit, Europe's electrification action plan, global energy transition tracker, and more
Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
Could "sophisticated miniature modular plants" slash the energy consumption and emissions resulting from processing raw materials?
"Manufacturing without addresses" can slash the time, money, and energy required to transport and process raw materials around the globe, says ARPA-E Program Director Cory Phillips.
What I’m reading: Blue states fight back to save U.S. wind projects, Germany and China notch EV milestones, UK households can soon buy balcony solar, and more
Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
Russell Vought wants complete control over the $1.1 trillion in federal grants handed out each year
Local and state governments, scientists, and research institutions are alarmed by a Trump administration proposal that would give political appointees across federal agencies the power to kill grants – including funding for clean energy.
What I’m reading: Offshore wind advances in Canada and New Zealand, Desertec 2.0, electrification bills advance in California, Trump's assault on energy efficiency, and more
Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
What I'm reading: Special research roundup edition
Quitting Carbon checks in on recent energy transition research you might have missed with a special roundup of notable reports and studies.
What I’m reading: The UK’s “greenest” PM exits, opportunities to invest in clean energy, California challenges Trump's offshore wind deals, and more
Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
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Commentary
Clean energy advocates are winning the legal fight against the Trump administration
A string of legal setbacks has the Trump administration on the back foot. Clean energy companies and Democratic state attorneys general should continue to press their advantage.
What I'm reading
What I’m reading: Denmark's "greenest government," longer duty for lithium-ion grid batteries, research roundup, and more
Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
Reporting
California is investing a half-billion dollars to decarbonize homes for low-income households
California is installing zero-emission electric appliances and energy-saving upgrades at no cost to low-income households across the state under the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
What I'm reading
What I’m reading: California bolsters its grid and advances a plug-in solar bill, checking in on Australia's energy transition, the “Great Clean Energy Acceleration 2.0,” and more
Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
Reporting
Backed by the law and voters, the offshore wind industry must go on offense to secure its future
The courts, permitting reform, and political power will ensure the offshore wind industry has a future, attendees heard at the Pacific Offshore Wind Summit in Long Beach, California.
What I'm reading
What I’m reading: Global EV and heat pump sales surge, people won't forget the Iran war disruption, research roundup, and more
Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
Reporting
A repowered California wind farm rises in a birthplace of the industry
Quitting Carbon recently toured Brookfield Renewable U.S.' Mulqueeney Ranch Wind Repowering Project in Northern California's Altamont Pass, one of the sites where today's wind power industry was born.
What I'm reading
What I’m reading: Energy transition milestones in China, global EVs sales surge, Trump 2.0 and climate tech startups, and more
Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
Commentary
Why does Chris Wright insist on being so wrong on the energy transition?
Under Energy Secretary Chris Wright's leadership, the U.S. is doubling down on fossil fuels even as the rest of the world is embracing clean energy.
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What I'm reading
What I’m reading: Trump's Iran war and the energy transition, getting more out of the existing grid, research roundup, and more
Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.
Commentary
Trump’s Iran war is driving politicians and consumers to embrace clean energy
With the global economy upended by Donald Trump’s war of choice in Iran, political leaders and households are seeking the security and certainty offered by clean energy technologies.