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Trump Talks Up ‘America’s Environmental Leadership’ in Climate Speech

By Katie Rogers and Coral Davenport, New York Times • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:29:08

On Monday afternoon, Mr. Trump delivered a speech billed as “America’s Environmental Leadership.” He was flanked by his two senior environmental officials — one a former lobbyist for the coal industry and the other a former oil lobbyist. But the idea for the speech did not start with the president. It started with consultants on his re-election campaign who have discovered that his environmental record is a definite turnoff for two key demographics — millennials and suburban women, according to two people familiar with the plans. [ read more … ]

State mandates driving demand for renewables

By Lynn Sixel, Houston Chronicle • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:28:49

At least four states have boosted their goals for expanding renewable energy this year, joining several others that are directing power generators to produce more electricity from wind turbines, solar panels and other non-polluting sources. These mandates are increasingly driving the development of renewables nationwide, accounting for about half the growth in clean energy nationwide, according to the National Council of State Legislatures, a bipartisan group that represents state lawmakers. The latest states to adopt more aggressive goals for expanding clean energy are New Mexico, Washington, Nevada, and Maryland.
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Policy & Politics

US mayors recognized for climate protection efforts focused on EVs, renewables

By Jason Plautz, Utility Dive • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:29:32

Los Angeles and Fayetteville, AR were recognized as winners of the 13th annual Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards, an initiative from the The U.S. Conference of Mayors in partnership with Walmart. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti accepted the award in the large city category for his city’s work on electric vehicles (EVs), especially the creation of the Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative in 2018. Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan took home the small city category award [ read more … ]

Op-Ed: Wind power is creating economic opportunity

BY SEN. MARTIN HEINRICH (D-N.M.), The Hill • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:29:53

Wind power has been one of America’s fastest growing energy sources in recent years, and there’s good reason for that—it’s both clean and affordable. In fact, in many parts of the country, wind is the cheapest source of new electric generating capacity, even accounting for government incentives. I’ve seen the evidence firsthand in my home state of New Mexico, where wind is creating a better future for families and businesses alike, particularly in our rural communities. [ read more … ]

AWEA lauds offshore wind tax credit initiative

By Douglas Clark, Energy Insider • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:30:16

“Without Congressional action, the federal Investment Tax Credit for offshore wind is set to phase out this year—just as the first wave of large-scale offshore wind projects prepare to begin construction,” AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan said. “At this critical moment for a new U.S. energy industry, policy stability is more important than ever. [ read more … ]

Ørsted Chosen for New Jersey Offshore Wind Project

By The Maritime Executive • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:30:34

The US Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published the official notice for comment on Anbaric’s proposed New York and New Jersey OceanGrids, advancing the projects along in the federal approval process. Anbaric is the first to present a planned transmission system for both New York and New Jersey and to advance its application to use federal waters for underwater cables to connect New York and New Jersey offshore wind to shore. OceanGrids will connect the offshore wind energy sought by New York and New Jersey to on-shore grids via offshore collector platforms and cables buried underwater and underground. [ read more … ]

BMW chief to quit after carmaker loses early lead in EVs

By David McHugh, Associated Press • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:30:55

BMW CEO Harald Krueger is stepping down after a four-year tenure in which the automaker lost its lead in luxury car sales and saw an early head start in electric vehicles evaporate. [ read more … ]

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	July 9, 2019
Top Stories Trump Talks Up ‘America’s Environmental Leadership’ in Climate Speech By Katie Rogers and Coral Davenport, New York Times • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:29:08 On Monday afternoon, Mr. Trump delivered a speech billed as “America’s Environmental Leadership.” He was flanked by his two senior environmental officials — one a former lobbyist for the coal industry and the other a former oil lobbyist. But the idea for the speech did not start with the president. It started with consultants on his re-election campaign who have discovered that his environmental record is a definite turnoff for two key demographics — millennials and suburban women, according to two people familiar with the plans. [ read more … ] State mandates driving demand for renewables By Lynn Sixel, Houston Chronicle • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:28:49 At least four states have boosted their goals for expanding renewable energy this year, joining several others that are directing power generators to produce more electricity from wind turbines, solar panels and other non-polluting sources. These mandates are increasingly driving the development of renewables nationwide, accounting for about half the growth in clean energy nationwide, according to the National Council of State Legislatures, a bipartisan group that represents state lawmakers. The latest states to adopt more aggressive goals for expanding clean energy are New Mexico, Washington, Nevada, and Maryland. [ read more … ] Policy & Politics US mayors recognized for climate protection efforts focused on EVs, renewables By Jason Plautz, Utility Dive • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:29:32 Los Angeles and Fayetteville, AR were recognized as winners of the 13th annual Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards, an initiative from the The U.S. Conference of Mayors in partnership with Walmart. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti accepted the award in the large city category for his city’s work on electric vehicles (EVs), especially the creation of the Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative in 2018. Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan took home the small city category award [ read more … ] Op-Ed: Wind power is creating economic opportunity BY SEN. MARTIN HEINRICH (D-N.M.), The Hill • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:29:53 Wind power has been one of America’s fastest growing energy sources in recent years, and there’s good reason for that—it’s both clean and affordable. In fact, in many parts of the country, wind is the cheapest source of new electric generating capacity, even accounting for government incentives. I’ve seen the evidence firsthand in my home state of New Mexico, where wind is creating a better future for families and businesses alike, particularly in our rural communities. [ read more … ] AWEA lauds offshore wind tax credit initiative By Douglas Clark, Energy Insider • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:30:16 “Without Congressional action, the federal Investment Tax Credit for offshore wind is set to phase out this year—just as the first wave of large-scale offshore wind projects prepare to begin construction,” AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan said. “At this critical moment for a new U.S. energy industry, policy stability is more important than ever. [ read more … ] Ørsted Chosen for New Jersey Offshore Wind Project By The Maritime Executive • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:30:34 The US Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published the official notice for comment on Anbaric’s proposed New York and New Jersey OceanGrids, advancing the projects along in the federal approval process. Anbaric is the first to present a planned transmission system for both New York and New Jersey and to advance its application to use federal waters for underwater cables to connect New York and New Jersey offshore wind to shore. OceanGrids will connect the offshore wind energy sought by New York and New Jersey to on-shore grids via offshore collector platforms and cables buried underwater and underground. [ read more … ] BMW chief to quit after carmaker loses early lead in EVs By David McHugh, Associated Press • • Posted 2019-07-09 06:30:55 BMW CEO Harald Krueger is stepping down after a four-year tenure in which the automaker lost its lead in luxury car sales and saw an early head start in electric vehicles evaporate. [ read more … ] Note: News clips provided do not necessarily reflect the views of coalition or its member governors.
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