This analysis and news roundup comes from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. On Wednesday, President Trump unveiled a suite of new tariffs that target pretty much every country and territory in the world — including some where nobody even lives. The full extent of the tariffs’ reach remains unclear, … Continue reading “What Trump’s tariffs mean for the energy transition”
The bill would replace the state’s renewable energy requirements with a clean electricity standard that includes nuclear power. Advocates worry the change would shift money from solar and wind to nuclear projects. The bill would also reapportion efficiency funds — which now pay for a range of services including home energy assessments, commercial lighting support, and financing … Continue reading “Vermont’s clean energy transition faces unprecedented political threat”
But such logic may not prevail, MIT’s Wolfram said. “If we’re building a lot of battery factories and solar plants in red congressional districts, hopefully that will insulate IRA from repeal,” she said. “But I fear there’s a risk that Republicans would want to destroy Biden’s signature climate achievement, even if it’s against their economic interests.” The GOP … Continue reading “How Trump’s second term could derail the clean energy transition”
Making the Electric Move More Manageable Electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of the automotive industry because they eliminate emissions and are easy to maintain. However, the transition can be challenging for companies on tight budgets. How can you convert your fleet to electric trucks? Here’s a step-by-step guide to make the change more manageable. … Continue reading “A Step-by-Step Guide to EV Fleet Transition”
