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The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) recently released its long-awaited Carbon Plan. While the plan outlines some steps toward a cleaner energy future, it falls short of the ambitious goals set forth in the bipartisan HB 951. Despite promising strategies to expand solar and wind energy, the plan's continued reliance on fossil fuels jeopardizes our ability to meet critical 2030 emissions reduction targets. This disappointing decision could have significant consequences for our environment and our communities. Click the link below to read more. https://lnkd.in/ecYNExXa #CarbonPlan #NorthCarolina

Approximately 17,000 Tribal homes lack electricity, and many others face energy obstacles. In #PlanMag see how a 14-Tribe coalition is driving solar and renewable energy solutions in Indigenous communities. https://plnn.org/4g3jfmP

Did you know that 25% of US counties have restrictions on renewable energy in place? One of the reasons we fund local power building is because we understand that so much of the clean energy transition rests on decisions made at the local level, from zoning rules to taxes to outright bans. This fantastic report and interactive map from Center for Progressive Reform offers an in-depth analysis of local energy ordinances, their implications for a just transition, and potential solutions. https://lnkd.in/eAYee-Eg #energydemocracy

The election of Donald Trump as president for a second term is likely to have significant implications for the clean energy and infrastructure sectors in the United States. While the election results have created uncertainty in the clean energy sector, many experts believe that the overall trend towards renewable energy will continue, driven by economic factors and existing momentum. Swipe through to learn more. #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy #FossilFuels #GreenEconomy #EnvironmentalPolicy #InflationReductionAct #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #EnergyTransition #USElection #PresidentTrump

https://lnkd.in/eJHq9zCD Ed Miliband’s plans for cheap green energy are based on the assumption that the wind is blowing at “full gale” every day of the year!

⚡EmPOWERing Texas through Solar for All ⚡ John Hall, HARC’s President and CEO, will be presenting at the Gulf Coast Power Association (GCPA) Fall Conference on Oct. 2nd, in Austin, TX. Mr. Hall will be discussing the Texas Solar for All initiative. Earlier this year, the Texas Solar for All Coalition was awarded a $249.7 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The goal of the Coalition is to accelerate investments in low-income solar and storage, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, close the solar equity gap for energy-burdened low-income families, and create green jobs in Texas. As a Coalition member, HARC, in partnership with local community-based organizations, will be administering individual home and community energy hubs to promote energy resilience and reliability during climate events and outages. Learn more about Solar for All here https://bit.ly/47aIPTx  Learn more about John Hall here https://bit.ly/JLHall  Learn more about the GCPA Conference here https://bit.ly/4eAcHv3 #HARCResearch #poweringtexas #solarpower #solarenergy #greenenergysolutions #communityfirst 

Recent projections by WoodMac suggest that up to $1 trillion in clean energy investments could be at risk under a new Trump presidency. This could impact the transition to low carbon energy sources, leading to increased demand for natural gas and delays in peak fossil fuel demand. Learn more about the potential implications for the energy sector and the environment. #cleanenergy #TrumpAdministration #energyinvestments https://lnkd.in/e2VRPDxd #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #GreenTech #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyInnovation

🍃 Wind Power Wastage Costs the UK Over £1 Billion in 2024 🍃 The Bloomberg UK article below highlights a critical challenge facing the UK’s energy transition: record levels of wind curtailment due to grid constraints. While the UK's wind capacity has grown by 50% in the last five years, grid infrastructure hasn’t kept pace, leading to skyrocketing congestion costs and wasted renewable energy. At equiwatt, we believe Demand Side Response (DSR) is a vital part of the solution. By shifting energy consumption away from peak times, DSR can reduce the strain on the grid, making better use of clean energy and preventing waste. 💡 With tools like our virtual power plant (VPP), businesses and households can actively participate in balancing the grid—helping prevent the curtailment of wind power and saving money that could be reinvested into decarbonisation efforts. It’s time to rethink how we approach grid flexibility and ensure renewable energy powers the UK toward its net-zero goals. If your business is interested in enabling your customers to be part of the solution then we would love to hear from you! 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eHS9w5TF . . . #energynews #energyindustry #demandsidemanagement #windpower #energyefficiency #energyinnovation #virtualpowerplants #startup

More states and local governments are taking steps to transition their energy supplies to clean renewables to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet ambitious climate goals. Join our energy and land use experts on March 27 to learn how differing state and local rules across the country, available tax credits and other considerations will impact where and how you can best build your BESS infrastructure. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gG-5Fakm Speakers: Megan La Tronica Brooke Miller Jodi Siegel Stein Gail Suchman #energy #renewableenergy #energystorage