Tag: Policy & Politics
Solar Industry Statement on Massachusetts House Advancing Affordable, Clean Energy Legislation
BOSTON and WASHINGTON, DC — Tonight, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed House Bill 5151, An Act Relative to Energy Affordability, Clean Power, and Economic Competitiveness — a comprehensive piece of legislation that addresses the rising cost of utilities in Massachusetts while maintaining the Commonwealth’s leadership on clean energy transformation. Following is a statement … [continued]
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Why Is Hong Kong Ending EV Tax Breaks? Does It Make Sense?
Hong Kong has a sizable tax break available for electric vehicle purchases, comparable to what the US had before Donald Trump took office and Republicans took control of the US Congress on the low end. It is HK$58,500 (US$7,477), or a whopping HK$172,500 (US$22,047) if you trade in/scrap on old … [continued]
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Energy Department Loans Money For Georgia Power’s Gas Fleet
ATLANTA — The Department of Energy announced it will give a $26.5 billion loan to Southern Company to build the largest, most expensive gas fleet in the nation. The loan will pay for Southern Company’s subsidiary, Georgia Power, plans to build a massive amount of new gas-burning infrastructure, including new combined cycle turbines … [continued]
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Despite Political Rhetoric, Conservative Support for Solar Is Solidifying. Here’s Why.
The energy debate in Washington is loud and partisan. Despite the anti-clean energy rhetoric coming from this administration, conservative voters are telling a much different story. They support expanding solar because it lowers costs, strengthens American manufacturing, and delivers energy security. A recent poll from Fabrizio, Lee & Associates, chief … [continued]
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Sierra Club Statement on Confirmation Hearing on Nomination of Steve Pearce to Lead BLM
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a confirmation hearing on Donald Trump’s nomination of Steve Pearce to run the Bureau of Land Management. During the hearing, Pearce was peppered with questions about his previous support for selling off vast swaths of federal public … [continued]
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