Federal Reserve declares climate change a significant risk for the 1st time in its history
For the first time in its history, the U.S. Federal Reserve included climate change as a risk in its biannual financial stability report. According to...
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CG/LA Infrastructure pre-election survey: a $2-trillion investment isn’t enough
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CG/LA Infrastructure released its pre-election survey conducted from October 23 to 27. In the document, the company shares some of the industry’s insights regarding the...
Maine and how to overcome rural obstacles for EVs
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Maine could set an example for other states in the country regarding overcoming rural obstacles for Electric Vehicles (EV) infrastructure. A new Energy News Network...
APS to offer $144M to Navajo Nation communities after coal plant closures
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Arizona Public Service (APS) is proposing to offer $144 million to help three coal and tribal communities after closing its remaining coal-burning power plants. Reasons...
Carbon capture and storage technologies: with bipartisan support in the U.S.
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Carbon capture and storage technologies may have bipartisan support under the Biden Administration. According to analysts, both Democrats and Republicans could rely on these technologies...
General Motors speeds its EV plans for 2021
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General Motors CEO, Mary Barra, said the Company would speed its plans to bring its new electric vehicles (EV) to the market. The automaker is...
American Electric to retire one of its coal-fired power plants by 2023
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American Electric Power and SWEPCO announced they would retire one of their coal-based power plants. They will also cease coal operations at two of their...
Wisconsin county to go 100% renewable with Alliant Energy support
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Dane County, in Wisconsin, could go 100% renewable by 2050. Through a partnership with Alliant Energy, the county would develop a solar farm to offset...
API releases a new safety standard for pipeline maintenance
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This week, the American Petroleum Institute (API) released a new safety standard for the structural integrity maintenance of pipelines. Through this research, the institute aims...
Scenarios for energy after the 2020 U.S. election: win-lose
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There are several win-lose scenarios for the U.S. energy sector after the presidential race. According to a Market Watch analysis, whether a Republican or a...