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The Climate Million/Trillion Rule

Doug McKiege, March 5, 2025

The impact of climate change will be far worse now that the U.S. federal government is radically reversing course on energy and climate. The mantra is “Drill baby drill” — putting the pedal down on more oil and gas production […]

Can the Electrical Grid Keep Up with Data Centers’ Demands?

A data center for AI training. (AdobeStock_774959335)

Mike Jacobs

Data use for applications like video calls, driving directions, TikTok, ChatGPT, and thousands more is booming. As we store and retrieve more and more data in and from “the cloud,” we should keep in mind that the infrastructure supporting it is not […]

R.C. Brayshaw – A Local Printing Company With an Environmental History

R. C. Brayshaw’s Warner, New Hampshire facility. (Courtesy images from R. C. Brayshaw

Green Energy Times staff

We recently interviewed Jeremy Freitas, the Vice President at R.C. Brayshaw, a printing company based in Warner, New Hampshire. We talked about a wide range of subjects, including printing, technology, the “paperless-office,” and environmental issues. One […]

Technology-Neutral Clean Electricity Credits

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Treasury and the IRS has announced final rules for technology-neutral clean energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act to bolster the clean energy boom across the country.

The two tax credits will lower costs for families, create high-quality jobs within the green economy, and improve public health […]

New York Leads the Way Again!

First to implement an IRA rebate program for installed appliances, NY now offers an appliance upgrade program for heat pump dryers.

New York State launched its Inflation Reduction Act home energy program in May 2024, the first state in the nation to do so. That program covered heat pump, home heating and water […]

Banks’ Role in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Through their investments in fossil fuel industries, banks are responsible for financing the emission of tons and tons of greenhouse gasses. (Pexels.com)

EarthTalk®, from the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine

Banks play a critical role in the global economy. By financing industrial activities and investing in infrastructure projects, banks […]

Something Our Readers Should Know About

This came in by email on January 1.

Official Statement from Allison Fajans-Turner, Bank Engagement and Policy Lead, Rainforest Action Network:

“America’s largest banks are making a New Year’s resolution to turn back on their climate promises, disgracefully ending 2024 — a year marred by continued bank funding for fossil fuel expansion and […]

A Wells Fargo Holiday Secret: Canceling Its Commitment to Net Zero

Wells Fargo quietly exited the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), announcing the move on a Friday afternoon ahead of a holiday week with no explanation. Wells Fargo is now the second major U.S. bank to defect from the Alliance after Goldman Sachs withdrew its membership two weeks ago without citing a reason for its departure. […]

DERA Funding for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects

$90 Million to Accelerate Building Code Adoption and Save Americans Money

Investing in America agenda is lowering energy bills, expanding efficient building code use, making buildings safer and helping tackle the climate crisis

U.S. Department of Energy

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on September 16 $90 million in competitive awards to help states, cities, […]