Tag: Renewables
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U.S. Offshore Wind Power: A Step Closer to Reality
Responsibly sited offshore wind power must be a significant component of our clean energy future—and today, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and the BOEM took a huge step forward in making this a reality. This morning, news broke that BOEM has scheduled a first-ever renewable energy lease sale on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.…
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Wind Energy Trumps Nuclear: MidAmerican Scraps Plans for New Reactors in Iowa
MidAmerican, based in Des Moines, announced Monday that because the design of their proposed small modular reactors have yet to be certified by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, moving ahead was not possible, saying the decision was in the best intere…
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Wind Energy Trumps Nuclear: MidAmerican Scraps Plans for New Reactors in Iowa
MidAmerican, based in Des Moines, announced Monday that because the design of their proposed small modular reactors have yet to be certified by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, moving ahead was not possible, saying the decision was in the best intere…
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Clean Energy Development: Where Does Your State Rank?
Although the survey has many competitors, the index is probably the most comprehensive and rigorous national ranking. This year marks the first time Clean Edge has issued a comprehensive public report with state and metro-level scores beyond its subscriber base. These results demonstrate that a clean energy future is possible and that—with the right policies—any…
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Energy Company Reveals Plan to Power Northwest with Dirty Coal for Next 20 Years
Calling on PSE to invest in clean energy solutions as well as Washington communities, the Sierra Club and community partners barged an inflatable coal plant with a sign reading “PLEASE PSE, RETIRE COAL. INVEST IN CLEAN ENERGY” surrounded by “Clean Energy” kayaks. These images served as a backdrop to a press conference where local leaders…