September 2022 in Review

 

This month in energy saw a range of analyses on the Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history. Newly published reports also call attention to the need for smart policy to optimize the US’ clean energy transition, emerging technology that can help achieve an equitable energy future, and considerations for nuclear as a clean energy resource.

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Popular Issues in September


Understanding the Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on U.S. Energy

The recently-passed historic legislation allocates apporximately $370 billion to curb harmful emissions and promote green technology. the bill makrs the fulfillment of large parts of a long-promised Democratic platform.  

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Publications on the Inflation Reduction Act

2022 in Review: A Year of Federal Climate Investments
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May 15, 2023
Atlas Public Policy
The Prospects for Pennsylvania as a RGGI Member
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May 9, 2023
Resources for the Future and Kleinman Center for Energy Policy
Green Hydrogen Technology Assessment
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April 25, 2023
Renewable Thermal Collaborative
2023 Deloitte Automotive Supplier Study
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April 21, 2023
Deloitte
Geothermal: Policies to Help America Lead
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April 18, 2023
Third Way
It’s Critical to Prioritize Commercial and Market Readiness for H2Hubs
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April 17, 2023
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
Analysis of Hourly & Annual GHG Emissions: Accounting for Hydrogen Production
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April 17, 2023
American Council on Renewable Energy
Advancing the Growth of the U.S. Wind Industry: Federal Incentives, Funding, and Partnership Opportunities
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April 15, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Big Opportunities in the US Energy Transition
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April 13, 2023
Wood Mackenzie and Shell Energy
HyBuild Los Angeles Phase 2 Report
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March 23, 2023
Green Hydrogen Coalition

RE+ Conference Sees Renewed Momentum for Renewable Energy Transition

Following a period of slow progress on renewable energy, attendees at the RE+ Conference in Anaheim, CA lauded the Inflation Reduction Act for its measures on energizing renewables, alleviating supply chain issues, and promoting domestic manufacturing. 

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Publications on Hydrogen

Green Hydrogen Technology Assessment
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April 25, 2023
Renewable Thermal Collaborative
Towards Hydrogen Definitions Based on Their Emissions Intensity
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April 20, 2023
International Energy Agency
Low-Carbon Hydrogen: A Path to a Greener Future
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April 20, 2023
Capgemini Research Institute
It’s Critical to Prioritize Commercial and Market Readiness for H2Hubs
Resource
April 17, 2023
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
Analysis of Hourly & Annual GHG Emissions: Accounting for Hydrogen Production
Resource
April 17, 2023
American Council on Renewable Energy
HyBuild Los Angeles Phase 2 Report
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March 23, 2023
Green Hydrogen Coalition
Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Clean Hydrogen
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March 20, 2023
US Department of Energy
Clean Hydrogen: Policies to Help America Lead
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March 17, 2023
Third Way
Climate-Tech to Watch: Hydrogen Powered Aviation
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February 21, 2023
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
The U.S. Hydrogen Demand Action Plan
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February 9, 2023
Energy Futures Initiative
A Guide to 1.5°C-Aligned Hydrogen Investments
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February 9, 2023
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Energy Transition Investment Trends 2023
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January 26, 2023
Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF)
Connecticut Hydrogen Task Force Study
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January 18, 2023
Strategen and Connecticut Green Bank
Minimizing Emissions from Grid-Based Hydrogen Production in the United States
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January 6, 2023
Environmental Research Letters
Supercharging Electrolyzers
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December 4, 2022
Berkeley Center for Law, Energy & the Environment, UCLA Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

Publications on Offshore Wind

Low-cost Finance for the Energy Transition
Resource
May 15, 2023
IRENA
U.S. Offshore Wind Quarterly Market Report 2023 Q1
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April 15, 2023
Business Network for Offshore Wind
Global Wind Report 2023
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April 4, 2023
Global Wind Energy Council
Offshore Energy Assessment Validation
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March 24, 2023
DNV
Two Paths to US Competitiveness in Clean Technologies
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March 21, 2023
Boston Consulting Group, Third Way, and Breakthrough Energy
The Top 100 Offshore Wind Supply Chain Innovators Report 2023
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March 20, 2023
Reuters Events
Stakeholder Engagement in California Offshore Wind
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March 15, 2023
Berkeley Law Center for Law, Energy, & the Environment
Advancing Offshore Wind Energy in the United States
Resource
March 15, 2023
US Department of Energy
OurEnergyPolicy Event Summary - Hydropower and New York
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February 24, 2023
OurEnergyPolicy
Floating Wind: Turning Ambition into Action
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February 22, 2023
DNV
Maine Offshore Wind Map
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February 21, 2023
Maine Governor's Energy Office
 
Recording
March 24, 2021
Recording
April 9, 2021

Publications on Solar

50 States of Solar Q1 2023 Quarterly Report Executive Summary
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April 15, 2023
North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
Energize Your Impact
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April 4, 2023
Clean Energy States Alliance
Addressing Regulatory Challenges to Tribal Solar Deployment
Resource
March 31, 2023
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Observations and Lessons Learned From Installing Residential Roofing-Integrated Photovoltaics
Resource
March 22, 2023
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
US Solar Market Insight: 2022 Year in Review Executive Summary
Resource
March 15, 2023
Wood Mackenzie and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Inclusive Shared Solar: The State Policy Landscape and Select Community Solar Project Profiles
Resource
February 23, 2023
National Association of State Energy Officials and National Energy Assistance Directors Association
Global Solar Report 2023 Edition
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February 10, 2023
Raptor Maps
Clean Energy Boom
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February 6, 2023
Climate Power
Microgrids Maximize Value from Solar Power – On and Off the Grid
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February 5, 2023
EcoStruxture - Schneider Electric
50 States of Solar Q4 2022 and Annual Report Executive Summary
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January 30, 2023
North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
Solar Equity and State Policy: A Survey of State Energy Agencies
Resource
December 6, 2022
Clean Energy States Alliance