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National Report: All Renewable Transition Possible by 2050

Inside Climate News, summarizing the final report of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Electrification Futures Study, concludes that by 2050: a transition to mostly renewable energy is possible, but will require households and businesses to be flexible in how they consume … Continue reading

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Biden Agency Advances Wind Farm Off Massachusetts Coast

Politico reports:  The Interior Department said on Monday it had completed its environmental review for a massive wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts, a key step toward final approval of the long-stalled project that will play a prominent role … Continue reading

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Solar, Wind Power Boosted by Stimulus Bill

The Covid 19 Stimulus Bill, waiting for President Trump’s signature,  has excellent Holiday Season news for clean energy and greenhouse reduction advocates. Here is what Inside Energy News writes: In what Senate leaders are hailing as the single biggest victory … Continue reading

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Solar, Wind Power Company Tops Exxon in Value

The CBS News headline shouts out the good news: Wind and solar producer tops Exxon as most valuable U.S. energy company The Sandwich Climate Action Coalition continues to watch a trend away from fossil fuels to renewables; so this is … Continue reading

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U.S. Electric Grid Could Be 90% Clean By 2035

A  University of California, Berkeley report argues: The U.S. can reach 90 percent clean electricity by 2035, dependably and without increasing consumer bills Dr. Amol Phadke, Senior Scientist and affiliate at UC Berkeley’s Center for Environmental Public Policy, says: “This … Continue reading

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NYTimes: Renewable Energy Poised to Eclipse Coal in U.S.

A New York Times article by Brad Plumer  notes that partly driven by Covid-19:  The United States is on track to produce more electricity this year from renewable power than from coal for the first time on record. It adds: It … Continue reading

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