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Decarbonization experts urge greater federal government involvement
A panel of energy experts called on Congress and federal agencies Thursday to expand government assistance efforts and to help broaden public support for decarbonization, as the new administration and Congress beckons in the new year. Norm Augustine, former chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin, sa... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1060357712-300x200.jpg)
Electric utilities eye wildfire security and grid resiliency
WASHINGTON – Electric utility executives celebrated a decade-long turn-around in strategy that has succeeded in reducing emissions, expanding efficiency and moving towards renewable sources during the United States Energy Association’s annual State of the Energy Industry Forum Thursday. Wit... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_1348804052-300x185.jpg)
House Democrats push towards carbon tax bill
House Democrats continued their efforts towards a carbon tax bill during a Thursday hearing on decarbonization despite continued opposition from their Republican counterparts and few signs their efforts will be taken up by the Republican-controlled Senate. Democrats on the House Energy and Commer... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/shutterstock_340585163-300x200.jpg)
Renewables industry calls for workforce incentives
Representatives from the clean energy industry testified Tuesday to the dramatic expansion of wind and solar-powered projects and the accompanying need for additional workers to fuel the fast-growing sector. Speaking before the U.S. House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce De... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/shutterstock_751358878-300x200.jpg)
Tax bill seen as best bet for clean energy action
Limited time on the congressional calendar will make it difficult to pass meaningful clean energy measures but expected legislation to extend tax credits for wind and solar energy could provide a vehicle for other clean energy initiatives, according to leading House members participating in a clean ... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/shutterstock_95440723-300x225.jpg)
States’ energy efficiency plans evolve
States adopting energy efficiency resource standards are leading the way in producing consumer electricity savings and also are expanding to incorporate new technologies to reduce carbon emissions, according to a report issued Thursday by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. The ... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/shutterstock_749369458-300x180.jpg)
Growing consensus seen on need to smooth path to mass electrification
A panel of energy experts on Thursday debated the best course to expand the nation’s electrification resources but agreed there is a growing consensus on the need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that affect climate change. U.S. Sen. Angus King (I-ME), a member of the U.S. Senate Commi... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/shutterstock_1236384691-1-300x128.jpg)
Energy grid experts see need for more information sharing with government on cyber security
A panel of energy experts told lawmakers Friday they are focused on combatting cyber security threats to the electric grid but that more has to be done by the government to share classified information with the private sector. Jim Robb, president and CEO of the North American Electric Reliability... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D_JaTgeXYAAFS1o-300x169.jpg)
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