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Facing an Imminent Deadline, Nations Struggle to Agree on a Global Plastics Treaty
United States
18-11-2024
US House Passes Critical Mineral Consistency Act
US Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) celebrated the bipartisan House passage of his legislation to ensure parity between Critical Materials, as defined by the Department of Energy (DOE), and Critical Minerals, as defined by the US Geological Survey (USGS
Climate Policy
14-11-2024
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reduce Methane Emissions From Oil and Gas Sector; Waste Emissions Charge
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. The rule facilitates implementation of Congress’s directive in the Inflation Reduction Act to collect a Waste Emissions
Nuclear Policy
14-11-2024
US Sets Targets to Triple Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050
The United States announced new nuclear energy deployment targets at the UN climate summit (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. As outlined in the framework, the aim is to deploy 200 GW of net new nuclear energy capacity by 2050, at least tripling current US capa
Offshore Wind Power
13-11-2024
New UK Initiative to Boost Local Supply Chains and Jobs in Offshore Wind
During the opening day of the World Leaders Summit at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a new strategy aimed at motivating offshore wind developers to invest in the country’s industrial heartlands
Electricity Transmission
06-08-2024
New Grid Connection Rules in Romania
Romania’s National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has approved a competitive, auction-based mechanism for grid connections of new plants of at least 5 MW. The new rule will come into force from January 1, 2026.The approved methodology mirror
Carbon Emissions
24-07-2024
South Africa Passes Its First Sweeping Climate Change Law
The retired coal-fired Komati Power Station Is seen near Komati village, in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa, May 9, 2024. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo Purchase Licensing RightsSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a broa
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
11-07-2024
President Biden Signs Advance Act Into Law
The bipartisan Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act aims to incentivise and support the development and deployment of new advanced nuclear technologies, including measures to streamline the regulatory appro
Solar Power Plant
10-07-2024
New Tariffs From AD/CVDInvestigations Could Stall U.S. Solar Industry – Cea
(A photovoltaic solar cell)Solar has become the lowest-cost form of new generation in the United States, but the economics behind the manufacturing and procurement of photovoltaic cells may jeopardize 2030 goals.A Clean Energy Associates analysis commissi
Energy Storage Project
09-07-2024
Rhode Island Sets Energy Storage Targets, Eyes Framework for Ess Rate Tariffs
A NineDot battery energy storage system. (Courtesy: NineDot)Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee has signed the 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act into law, establishing energy storage capacity benchmarks for Rhode Island’s power grid.The legislation
Energy Taxation
19-06-2024
IRS Issues Guidance on Registration for 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service on May 31 issued guidance on how to register for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, encouraging fuel producers who may be eligible for the credit to apply for registration as
Energy Policy
12-06-2024
Boozman Releases Farm Bill Outline That Includes SAF, Biorefining Provisions
Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, on June 11 released an outline of the Senate Republicans’ version of the 2024 Farm Bill. The outline includes several provisions that
Energy Policy
11-06-2024
Swiss Voters Back Law to Boost Renewable Energy Output
A wind turbine is pictured near Martigny, Switzerland, February 9, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo Purchase Licensing RightsSwiss voters backed legislation to promote renewable energy in a referendum on Sunday, while rejecting separate proposals
Energy Policy
30-05-2024
DNV Leads Wind Energy Development With Industry Standard for Next Generation Blades
The improved rotor blade certification standard was updated through a long-term joint industry project (JIP) to reflect the latest needs of wind turbine owners and manufacturers to ensure safe and reliable rotor bladesDNV, the independent energy expert an
Energy Policy
27-05-2024
Qld Gov Passes Renewable Energy Legislation
The new laws include a target of 80 per cent renewable energy generation in the state by 2035 and are expected to create more than 100,000 jobs.The passing of the Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 and the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024 is d
Energy Policy
22-05-2024
Minnesota to Sign Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act Into Law
Enel Green Power's 150 MW Aurora Solar in Minnesota. NREL Analyst Jordan Macknick and Jake Janski of Minnesota Native Landscapes survey the Aurora Solar Project's low-impact installation. (Photo courtesy: NREL)The Minnesota Energy Infrastr
Energy Policy
07-05-2024
Exxon, Chevron Ceos Seek Clear Rules on US Clean Energy Subsidies
Darren Woods, Chairman and CEO, Exxon Mobil Corporation speaks at the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 6, 2024. REUTERS/David Swanson Purchase Licensing RightsTop executives at
Energy Policy
26-04-2024
US Finalizes Rule to Streamline Offshore Renewable Energy Development
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) have finalized updated regulations for renewable energy development on the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).The final rule is said to increase ce
Solar Power Plant
25-04-2024
Illinois Rural Electric Co-op Customers Seek Clarity, Consistency From 'Solar Bill of Rights'
(A solar array in rural Illinois. Credit: Joseph Gage / Creative Commons )by Kari Lydersen, Energy News NetworkAn Illinois bill that started as a protection for solar-powered doorbells has developed into comprehensive proposed legislation to break down th
Hydrogen Production
24-04-2024
US EPA Expected to Drop Hydrogen From Power Plant Rule, Sources Say
Signage is seen at the headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 10, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Purchase Licensing RightsThe Biden administration is expected to drop green hydrogen fr
Energy Policy
23-04-2024
Chinese Lawmakers Deliberate Draft Atomic Energy Law
Chinese lawmakers on Tuesday started deliberating a draft atomic energy law, with an aim to promote the sound and sustainable development of the atomic energy industry.The draft was submitted to an on-going session of the Standing Committee of the Nationa
Biofuel
17-04-2024
BECSS Project in Sweden Earns Planning Permission
A bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) project under development in Sweden by Stockholm Energi was awarded planning approval on March 28 by the country’s Land and Environmental Court.Stockholm Energi submitted its application for th
Electric Vehicles
07-04-2024
Maryland Passes Bi-directional EV Charging Law
(Photo by Michael Fousert on Unsplash.)The Maryland General Assembly has passed a law that would create a bidirectional EV charging program aimed at allowing EVs to not only draw power from the grid, but also supply electricity back, effectively turning E
Renewable Energy
30-03-2024
Controversial Clean Energy Law Takes Effect in Washington
The Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility about 16 miles east of Ellensburg in central Washington is part of Puget Sound Energy’s clean energy portfolio. (Courtesy of Puget Sound Energy)Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday signed a hotly contested bill to q
Renewable Energy
17-07-2023
Benchmark Renewable Energy Deal Struck on Country in WA
The large-scale renewable energy projects are to be set up in Western Australia's Pilbara region. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)One of the largest Indigenous-led renewable energy partnerships in Australia will build wind, solar, and battery projects in t
Carbon Emissions
14-07-2023
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Adopts Revised Strategy to Reduce GHG Emissions From International Shipping.
Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) earlier this month, adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships.The revised IMO GHG Strategy includ
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