Climate change is not some future state — it’s here today, and the scientific predictions are increasingly dire.
Author: Utility Dive
A standardized means by which to track key indicators along supply chains can help the U.S. stay competitive in the race towards decarbonization while helping companies comply with new regulations.
While there are significant global environmental and social incentives to using solar energy, its resource intensity calls into question whether solar is truly “green”. The bad news is it’s not — at least not yet.
The interim guidance comes as the infrastructure law and Inflation Reduction Act is expected to spur clean energy development, which can be slowed by permitting requirements.
Now that transferability exists for federal tax credits, financiers can unlock the tax equity portion of the capital stack to further fuel early-stage project development.
The state traditionally known for its fossil fuel industry is diversifying its energy production with green hydrogen, blue ammonia and solar builds constructed by Bechtel and others.
At the end of the year, it’s important to remember the challenges overcome and milestones reached as an industry.
A Western day-ahead market would bring economic, reliability and environmental benefits, according to the California grid operator. CAISO plans to issue a final market proposal next month.