The Inflation Control Act and the bipartisan Infrastructure Act have contributed to much-needed progress, but the transition is not yet complete. Only about 21% of total U.S. utility power generation comes from renewable energy. According to the World Resources Institute, 31 gigawatts of solar energy capacity will be installed in the United States in 2023, an increase of 55% compared to 2022. But now we’re in a second Trump era, facing an administration that oversees 12 gigawatts of power generation despite its hostility toward renewable energy. % reduction in emissions during the first Trump administration. Can renewable energy be stopped? Tim Montague is a trusted advisor to the solar power and energy storage industry. clean power hour podcast, An advocate of clean energy innovation, he says the transition is inevitable. Whether it’s locally produced solar power, community solar programs, or the ability to install solar panels on your home or business, your investment will pay off both financially and environmentally. 24 states have community solar regulations. and 42 states have some form of net metering law. However, many receive poor ratings from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. https://freeingthegrid.org/.
The question of the green transition is whether the United States will be a leader or a laggard, and if it is, how it will end up in a world where photography, not fossil fuels, powers the engines of industry and transportation. The question is whether they can demonstrate their competitiveness. As Tim explains, American scientists and engineers have invented most of the clean technologies in use today, but they have not consistently translated them into commercial success. However, the Nordic countries and China are leading the way in this transition, with China now leading the world in electric vehicle exports. The world’s economic and political leadership is building on innovations, including the integration of natural climate restoration practices into power grids, industrial production, and foreign policy strategies if we want to emerge as leaders from the fossil fuel era. Tim’s clean power hour The podcast spotlights the people, technology, and policies that are reshaping the energy industry. Tim delves deep into the complex and rapidly evolving world of clean energy, covering topics such as distributed and centralized solar power systems, cutting-edge battery storage innovations, and the economic benefits of renewable energy. I’ll explore. Listen to or check out programs Brooklyn Solar Episode Tim suggests starting points for your listening: https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/
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