Concentration of CO2 in the Atmosphere

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. […]

$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, […]

Climate-Smart Insurance:

New 50-State Search Tool Locates Home, Auto Policies From Providers That Don’t Invest Billions in Fossil Fuels

As extreme weather raises rates nationwide, new business directory helps consumers avoid companies funding climate crisis.

Green America

Green America launched a first-of-its-kind searchable directory to connect consumers with insurance companies that do not underwrite […]

The Earth Bill

The Climate Pollution Solution, Movement Strategy, and Political Litmus Test to Change the Status Quo and Save Earth

Todd Fernandez

With climate devastation everywhere, now is the time for urgent pollution policy in Congress. Fortunately, Representative Espaillat of New York has introduced legislation requiring a smooth transition from fossil fuels called The Earth […]

Announcing Breakaway Renewables

Norwich Technologies Announces the Launch of Breakaway Renewables, a Division Focused on Clean Energy Development and Finance

The company diversifies operations for strategic growth and greater impact in renewable energy

Norwich Technologies, the parent company of subsidiaries Norwich Solar (EPC), RunTime Solar (O&M) and NorwichEV, is pleased to announce diversification of […]

The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy

Solar panels installed on the Hartford, Maine town hall roof through a Community Action Grant with the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy as a Service Provider. (Courtesy photo)

Maine Invests in Rural Communities

Renee Igo

Since Maine launched its Community Resilience Partnership in 2022, the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy (CEBE) […]