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The new federal law favors energy technologies that are already profitable and increase global warming over cleaner approaches that could use the investment support.
Some technologies could rapidly cut emissions, while others do little to fight climate change. The House bill favors the latter while nixing support for the former.
Subsidies are often a policy go-to for governments wanting to encourage more climate-friendly behaviours. But they should be used with caution.
To put the $370 billion in subsidies to work, the US needs to build new infrastructure and manage a lot of regulatory hurdles.
While Congress considers new renewable energy incentives, Texas’ sprawling wind farms tell a story about renewable energy ownership in the US – and who benefits from subsidies.
How should the United States power its economy in 2050? A recent survey finds surprising agreement from Americans of all political stripes.
Energy experts are getting excited about a proposed solar farm in Kent and what it could mean for a clean energy future.
Scott Morrison’s budget speech held no surprises on energy, after months of debate over the National Energy Guarantee. The real news comes in July with the release of a crucial ACCC report on power prices.
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