Sentences with phrase «transition to a clean energy economy in»

Research: Risky Business Project Co-Chairs Michael R. Bloomberg, Henry Paulson, and Tom Steyer tasked the World Resources Institute, a global research organization, with an independent assessment of the economic opportunities in a transition to a clean energy economy in the United States.

As the idea of a dramatic transition to a clean energy economy in the coming decades takes hold in the Northeast particularly, how does such a speaker get invited to address a group that environmentalists, politicians and regulators expect to help drive this shift?

The money raised would then be re-invested in our community through «rebates» to D.C. residents and strategic investments to accelerate D.C.'s transition to a clean energy economy in a way that is just and equitable.

PennFuture is leading the transition to a clean energy economy in Pennsylvania and beyond.

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Trudeau's about - face is rooted in the Liberal vision of a global economy at the beginning of a decades - long transition from fossil fuels to clean energy technology, says Jim Carr, minister of natural resources.

«While more remains to be done to optimize our electricity system — building transmission lines to carry more clean power to those jurisdictions still burning fossil fuels, investing in smarter grids in our towns and cities, bringing more clean power online — these regulations create a foundation as we transition to clean energy and an economy built to last.»

Ms. Moffitt contended Mr. Trump's big bet on oil would put the United States behind in the world's transition to a cleaner economy, ceding an advantage to China and other countries that are developing renewable energy.

«New York is blazing the trail when it comes to transitioning to sustainable energy practices and building a clean energy economy,» Cuomo said in the release.

«If we are smart about this and put in place the right safeguards, natural gas can play an important bridge role in the transition to a cleaner energy economy,» Clinton said at a League of Conservation Voters event in Manhattan late last year.

Lower Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Cap by 30 Percent Between 2020 and 2030 - Cuomo «has called upon RGGI states to join New York in an effort to continue to lead the fight against climate change and drive the nation's transition toward a clean energy economy.»

«Solarize has catalyzed growth in the number of solar installations in Westchester County, saving property owners up to 70 percent on energy costs, adding solar jobs to the local economy, and accelerating Westchester's transition to clean renewable energy.»

The group wants the United States to public commit to transition to a 100 % clean, renewable energy economy by 2030 when the UN meeting on climate change takes place in NYC in September.

Audience question: Big oil and big coal argue that the transition from a fossil fuel — based economy to a clean - energy economy will come at a severe economic cost in the form of jobs.

During negotiations over the House bill, the President made clear that assistance should be provided to vulnerable families, communities, and businesses to help in the transition to a clean energy economy.

Well, there are even more polls coming out showing that Americans are still strongly in favor of jump starting the transition to a clean energy economy — the most recent two focus on African American and Latino voters.

For instance, the White House Web site on energy and the environment says simply: «Investing in the Next Generation of Energy Technologies: Invest $ 150 billion over 10 years in energy research and development to transition to a clean energy economy.&energy and the environment says simply: «Investing in the Next Generation of Energy Technologies: Invest $ 150 billion over 10 years in energy research and development to transition to a clean energy economy.&Energy Technologies: Invest $ 150 billion over 10 years in energy research and development to transition to a clean energy economy.&energy research and development to transition to a clean energy economy.&energy economy.»

In addition to working with other countries to advance American interests, U.S. delegates will keynote a series of events highlighting actions by the Obama Administration to provide domestic and global leadership in the transition to a clean energy economIn addition to working with other countries to advance American interests, U.S. delegates will keynote a series of events highlighting actions by the Obama Administration to provide domestic and global leadership in the transition to a clean energy economin the transition to a clean energy economy.

In response to consumer demand, REV is actively spurring clean energy innovation and improving consumer choice and affordability, leaving no one behind in the transition to a clean economIn response to consumer demand, REV is actively spurring clean energy innovation and improving consumer choice and affordability, leaving no one behind in the transition to a clean economin the transition to a clean economy.

Jerome Ringo, president of the Apollo Alliance, said, «The energy and climate bill under debate in Congress is an opportunity for the country to unite and transition from our faltering fossil fuels - based economy to a vibrant economy that runs on clean energy.»

The report is comprised of contributions from industry leaders and experts on how to transition to a clean energy economy, navigating the transition during global economic recovery and the possibilities of market - based measures in mitigating greenhouse gases, amongst other topics.

Midwest Energy News» 40 Under 40 award program highlights emerging leaders throughout the region and their work in America's transition to a clean energy ecEnergy News» 40 Under 40 award program highlights emerging leaders throughout the region and their work in America's transition to a clean energy ecenergy economy.

Carbon taxes are the only policy tool that, by slashing demand in a rapid, predictable way, divests our economy from fossil fuels and enables governments, business, and consumers to make investments in the transition to clean energy.

We look forward to collaborating with OPPD to create a responsible timeline for the transition of the plant that focuses on our best opportunities to build a strong clean energy economy here in Omaha.»

The threat of continued climate change is so urgent, more than 170 world leaders have signed the Paris climate agreement to dramatically cut their greenhouse gas emissions in the future and transition towards a clean energy economy.

And if we want a transition to a regenerative, clean energy economy that includes and benefits everyone, if we want to live our lives in a way that is life - giving to future generations, the process of how we get there must be equitable and just or the outcomes will not be equitable and just.

Subtitle H: Energy and Efficiency Centers and Research -(Sec. 171) Requires the Secretary to implement a program to establish Energy Innovation Hubs by: (1) leveraging the expertise and resources of the university and private research communities, industry, venture capital, national laboratories, and other participants in energy innovation to support cross-disciplinary research and development in areas not being served by the private sector in order to develop and transfer innovative clean energy technologies into the marketplace; (2) expanding the knowledge base and human capital necessary to transition to a low - carbon economy; and (3) promoting regional economic development by cultivating clusters of clean energy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businEnergy and Efficiency Centers and Research -(Sec. 171) Requires the Secretary to implement a program to establish Energy Innovation Hubs by: (1) leveraging the expertise and resources of the university and private research communities, industry, venture capital, national laboratories, and other participants in energy innovation to support cross-disciplinary research and development in areas not being served by the private sector in order to develop and transfer innovative clean energy technologies into the marketplace; (2) expanding the knowledge base and human capital necessary to transition to a low - carbon economy; and (3) promoting regional economic development by cultivating clusters of clean energy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businEnergy Innovation Hubs by: (1) leveraging the expertise and resources of the university and private research communities, industry, venture capital, national laboratories, and other participants in energy innovation to support cross-disciplinary research and development in areas not being served by the private sector in order to develop and transfer innovative clean energy technologies into the marketplace; (2) expanding the knowledge base and human capital necessary to transition to a low - carbon economy; and (3) promoting regional economic development by cultivating clusters of clean energy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businenergy innovation to support cross-disciplinary research and development in areas not being served by the private sector in order to develop and transfer innovative clean energy technologies into the marketplace; (2) expanding the knowledge base and human capital necessary to transition to a low - carbon economy; and (3) promoting regional economic development by cultivating clusters of clean energy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businenergy technologies into the marketplace; (2) expanding the knowledge base and human capital necessary to transition to a low - carbon economy; and (3) promoting regional economic development by cultivating clusters of clean energy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businenergy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businesses.

«The Paris Agreement outlined a plan for transitioning to a low carbon economy — with the creation of many new clean energy jobs in the process.»

Hundreds of business owners have argued that the pipeline would impose nearly $ 100 billion in climate - related costs on the economy while undermining the U.S. commitment to a transition to clean energy.

Notably, Australia is a significant investor in low - carbon technologies and, with its extensive wind, solar and geothermal resources as well as large biomass and ocean energy potential, has begun transitioning to a clean - energy economy.

Ms. Browner stopped short of endorsing that plan, issued by Representatives Henry A. Waxman of California and Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts, saying instead that Mr. Obama «looks forward to working with members of Congress in both chambers to pass a bill that would transition the nation to a clean - energy economy.»

This requires that the global community acts in solidarity and ensures that the necessary resources are available to allow all countries and people to make the transition to clean, renewable energy on the same timescale... MR: We must all be alert to the very real possibility that the most vulnerable people could be left behind as we transition to a low carbon economy.

As a group of over 100 universities, professional associations, and student groups stated in a recent letter to the Senate, «RE-ENERGYSE is an innovative program that will train America's future energy workforce, accelerate our transition to a prosperous clean energy economy, and ensure that we lead the world's burgeoning clean technology industries.»

Indeed, Germany was one of the first major economies to take significant steps to transition from nuclear and fossil fuels to clean energy, beginning in the 1990s.

Solar and wind in particular, along with several other clean energy generation systems do not «burn» any fuel to produce electricity, they do not «emit» anything into the air as a byproduct of electricity generation, and hence they help solve the problem and smooth the transition to a lower carbon economy.

President Trump's decision is profoundly in conflict with what the majority of Americans want from our president; but no matter what he does, we will ensure that our inevitable transition to a clean energy economy continues.»

The campaign positions working people and unions as an engine to tackle the climate crisis and the Governor's announcement elevates New York state's commitment to lead the nation in transitioning to an equitable clean energy economy.

In Washington, a group of social justice, labor, faith, environmental and health advocates have created what we believe is the most effective and equitable carbon reduction policy to date for transitioning to a clean energy economy.

«A key sticking point in the negotiations during the next two weeks will be finance — specifically, whether developing countries trying to green their economies will get enough of it to make the clean energy transition worth it when coal remains cheaper,» explained Greenwire in its piece on the Gates fund:

China and the United States once again formalized their joint belief that a «transition to a green and low - carbon economy is essential and that the clean - energy industry will provide vast opportunities for citizens of both countries in the years ahead.»

Dr Birol thanked Mr Seko for Japan's support to the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Programme, which is backed by Japan and 12 other countries to leverage the IEA's unique energy expertise across all fuels and technologies to help accelerate global clean - energy transitions, particularly in major emerging econoClean Energy Transitions Programme, which is backed by Japan and 12 other countries to leverage the IEA's unique energy expertise across all fuels and technologies to help accelerate global clean - energy transitions, particularly in major emerging econEnergy Transitions Programme, which is backed by Japan and 12 other countries to leverage the IEA's unique energy expertise across all fuels and technologies to help accelerate global clean - energy transitions, particularly in major emergingTransitions Programme, which is backed by Japan and 12 other countries to leverage the IEA's unique energy expertise across all fuels and technologies to help accelerate global clean - energy transitions, particularly in major emerging econenergy expertise across all fuels and technologies to help accelerate global clean - energy transitions, particularly in major emerging econoclean - energy transitions, particularly in major emerging econenergy transitions, particularly in major emergingtransitions, particularly in major emerging economies.

Crucially, the country continues to lead in overall clean energy investment, having invested more than US$ 110 billion in the last year — demonstrating how finance is crucial to accelerate the transition toward a low carbon economy.

In the meantime, innovations in clean energy in India and China, in forestry in Brazil and Indonesia, and in carbon markets in the EU, China and Japan, will show how progress can be made in transitioning to a low carbon economy while enhancing rather than undermining economic competitivenesIn the meantime, innovations in clean energy in India and China, in forestry in Brazil and Indonesia, and in carbon markets in the EU, China and Japan, will show how progress can be made in transitioning to a low carbon economy while enhancing rather than undermining economic competitivenesin clean energy in India and China, in forestry in Brazil and Indonesia, and in carbon markets in the EU, China and Japan, will show how progress can be made in transitioning to a low carbon economy while enhancing rather than undermining economic competitivenesin India and China, in forestry in Brazil and Indonesia, and in carbon markets in the EU, China and Japan, will show how progress can be made in transitioning to a low carbon economy while enhancing rather than undermining economic competitivenesin forestry in Brazil and Indonesia, and in carbon markets in the EU, China and Japan, will show how progress can be made in transitioning to a low carbon economy while enhancing rather than undermining economic competitivenesin Brazil and Indonesia, and in carbon markets in the EU, China and Japan, will show how progress can be made in transitioning to a low carbon economy while enhancing rather than undermining economic competitivenesin carbon markets in the EU, China and Japan, will show how progress can be made in transitioning to a low carbon economy while enhancing rather than undermining economic competitivenesin the EU, China and Japan, will show how progress can be made in transitioning to a low carbon economy while enhancing rather than undermining economic competitivenesin transitioning to a low carbon economy while enhancing rather than undermining economic competitiveness.

The transition would stimulate the economy, save up to $ 1.5 trillion by 2040, create jobs, and make Australia a leader in clean energy.

Domestically, the U.S. has taken numerous steps this year to transition to a clean energy economy — from setting an aggressive new fuel economy standard for new cars and trucks to making an historic investment in clean energy in the Recovery Act this year.

The disastrous oil crisis still unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico is only the most recent reminder that America is overdue to start a major transition to a clean energy economy.

Like the activists who occupied power station cooling towers for a week, or the renegade activist who single handedly shut down a 500MW power plant in England, O'Hara and Ward are insistent that non-violent direct action is a legitimate response to inaction on and, in many cases, deliberate obstruction of, the transition to a clean energy economy.

Much as the transcontinental railroad ushered in an unprecedented era of expansion, innovation and economic growth, the transition to a diversified clean energy economy offers extraordinary opportunities for environmental and economic rewards.

«The transition to clean energy has the potential to grow our economy and create millions of jobs — but only if we accelerate that transition,» Mr. Obama said in his Oval Office speech.

He works on several issues related to the transition to a clean energy economy, including renewable energy finance and investment in energy infrastructure.

Last October, when Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced approval of the first two new solar plants on public lands in more than two decades, Johanna Wald, the NRDC's senior attorney, hailed the move as «a major milestone in renewable energy on public lands and a down payment on America's transition to a clean energy economy.»