Policy & Regulation Archives https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/policy-regulation/ Your premier source for the latest news in Green Energy. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:52:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Renewable.png Policy & Regulation Archives https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/policy-regulation/ 32 32 The Pentagon will install rooftop solar panels as Biden pushes clean energy in federal buildings https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/solar/rooftop/the-pentagon-will-install-rooftop-solar-panels-as-biden-pushes-clean-energy-in-federal-buildings/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/?p=332164 Clean Energy Pentagon https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24017569970509-scaled.jpg 2560 1508 FILE - The Pentagon in Washington, March 27, 2008. The Defense Department will install solar panels on the Pentagon as part of a Biden administration plan to promote energy conservation and clean energy. The Pentagon is one of 31 government sites that are receiving grants for the Energy Department program, which the administration says is intended to “reestablish the federal government as a sustainability leader” and promote President Joe Biden’s commitment to clean energy. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File) https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24017569970509-scaled.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24017569970509-scaled.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24017569970509-scaled.jpg Texas grid survives, thwarting NIMBYs, and companies turn to ‘greenhushing’ — This Week in Cleantech https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/podcasts/factor-this/texas-grid-survives-thwarting-nimbys-and-companies-turn-to-greenhushing-this-week-in-cleantech/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/?p=332174 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ERCOT_Control_Room2.jpg 2000 1068 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ERCOT_Control_Room2.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ERCOT_Control_Room2.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ERCOT_Control_Room2.jpg Major solar farm builder settles case alleging it violated clean water rules https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/policy-regulation/major-solar-farm-builder-settles-case-alleging-it-violated-clean-water-rules/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:19:24 +0000 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/?p=332126 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/solar-.jpg 800 600 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/solar-.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/solar-.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/solar-.jpg States with big climate goals strip local power to block green projects https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/policy-regulation/states-with-big-climate-goals-strip-local-power-to-block-green-projects/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:57:09 +0000 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/?p=332030 Climate States Renewable Energy https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24012635481885-scaled.jpg 2560 1440 FILE - Solar panels are seen at the DTE O'Shea Solar Park work in Detroit, Nov. 16, 2022. More than a dozen states have given themselves the power to override local zoning restrictions blocking large-scale renewable energy projects. The decisions come as some states implement ambitious goals requiring utility providers to generate 100% carbon-free energy by 2040. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24012635481885-scaled.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24012635481885-scaled.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24012635481885-scaled.jpg The IRA turns two this year. What’s working and what isn’t? https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/opinion-and-commentary/the-ira-turns-two-this-year-whats-working-and-what-isnt/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/?p=331949 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/solar-panel-gecd07462e_640-1.jpg 640 427 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/solar-panel-gecd07462e_640-1.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/solar-panel-gecd07462e_640-1.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/solar-panel-gecd07462e_640-1.jpg We need a lot more transmission. Here’s why it isn’t getting built https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/podcasts/we-need-a-lot-more-transmission-heres-why-it-isnt-getting-built/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/?p=331896 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/casey-horner-GWA6uxWSNaQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560 1709 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/casey-horner-GWA6uxWSNaQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/casey-horner-GWA6uxWSNaQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/casey-horner-GWA6uxWSNaQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg High interest rates are a climate problem https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/opinion-and-commentary/high-interest-rates-are-a-climate-problem/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/?p=331941 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Climate-Change-Weather-1.jpg 640 426 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Climate-Change-Weather-1.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Climate-Change-Weather-1.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Climate-Change-Weather-1.jpg How utilities get their way, renewables impact home values, and China’s clean energy dominance — This Week in Cleantech https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/podcasts/how-utilities-get-their-way-renewables-impact-home-values-and-chinas-clean-energy-dominance-this-week-in-cleantech/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/?p=331980 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/power-lines-240901_640.jpg 640 427 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/power-lines-240901_640.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/power-lines-240901_640.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/power-lines-240901_640.jpg Biden awards $623M to states, local governments, and tribes to build EV charging network https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/policy-regulation/biden-awards-623m-to-states-local-governments-and-tribes-to-build-ev-charging-network/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:18:03 +0000 https://www.power-grid.com/?p=106530 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24011033078247-scaled-1.jpg 2560 1707 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24011033078247-scaled-1.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24011033078247-scaled-1.jpg https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24011033078247-scaled-1.jpg New year, new MISO? Renewables developers hope for progress in 2024 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/solar/new-year-new-miso-renewables-developers-hope-for-progress-in-2024/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/?p=331943 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-13-at-11.41.02-AM.png 1104 628 https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-13-at-11.41.02-AM.png https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-13-at-11.41.02-AM.png https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-13-at-11.41.02-AM.png