Updating and expanding our nation’s energy grid will help clean up the air we breathe, cut electricity bills, and ensure the lights stay on during extreme weather. It is also essential … Read more
renewable energy
Communities Should Have a Say in Energy Projects
Upon the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, the Department of Energy (DOE) received an unprecedented amount of funding, $97 billion, for federal investments in … Read more
The Urgency of Effective Interregional Transmission Planning
The role of electricity transmission is crucial to our everyday lives. As we face the reality of climate change, ensuring that our power grid is efficient, effective, and resilient is … Read more
New Agency Decision Could Mean More Reliable Clean Energy, Sooner
As developers around the country race to take advantage of federal dollars to speed up wind and solar development to meet the U.S.’s climate goals, our electric grid struggles to … Read more
First Year of Climate Law Shows Progress and Promise
One year ago, on August 16 2022, President Biden signed into law the most transformative investments in fighting climate change, environmental justice, and resource conservation ever. While much of the … Read more
The State of the Public Lands: Five Issues to Watch in the Coming Year
When President Biden goes before Congress to deliver the annual State of the Union address, he’s expected to talk about the overall successes Congress and his administration have had in … Read more
Nation Mobilizes Offshore Wind Energy at Carolina Long Bay
On May 11th, as part of the Biden administration’s ongoing commitment to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) offered 110,091 … Read more
Windy Cities
Chicago isn’t the only city that will be known for the wind! Mayors along the coastal states are looking to protect their cities from the harsh effects of climate change. … Read more
A New Home for Fish: How Offshore Wind Turbines Create Artificial Reefs
The fishing community cannot be characterized plainly. For many people – from anglers that fish recreationally to those who make their living from the seas – there is so much … Read more
Offshore Wind Power Victories Demonstrate Clean Energy Pathway Protects People and Wildlife
The time for talk is over. The climate and wildlife crisis is getting worse every day (more floods, more polar ice caps melting, a million species at risk–the stories go … Read more