U.S. Energy Foundation

More than $428 million is going towards 14 clean energy manufacturing projects across 15 communities with decommissioned coal facilities. The federal investment is intended to address critical supply chain vulnerabilities, and is expected to attract over $500 million in private capital while creating over 1,900 jobs. The selected projects focus on five areas: grid components, batteries, low-carbon materials, clean power generation, and energy efficient products. “By leveraging the know-how and skillset of the former coal workforce, we are strengthening our national security while helping advance forward-facing technologies and revitalize communities across the nation,” Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said. https://bit.ly/4e1V2Mn

The world is entering the “Age of Electricity,” with low-emission energy sources on track to generate more than half of the world’s electricity by the end of the decade, according to the International Energy Agency’s new World Energy Outlook. With rising investment of clean technologies and rapid growth in electricity demand, the WEO 2024 examines how far the world has come on its journey towards a safer and more sustainable energy system, and what more needs to be done to reach its climate goals. https://bit.ly/3BL3fqy

We are pleased to introduce the newest members of the U.S. Energy Foundation Board of Directors. At a time that is crucial to climate and clean energy progress, we are excited to have them serving on our board. Learn more about them: https://lnkd.in/gg8t7D5N

A new analysis from Resources for the Future finds that developing 32 planned or proposed offshore wind farms off the Atlantic and Gulf coasts would reduce emissions, environmental damages from those emissions, deaths, and consumer energy bills: https://lnkd.in/e2bXXxpS

"We believe that communities can—and must—decide for themselves what they think is best for their communities based on their lived experiences." Learn more about Andrea Vidaurre and her work with People’s Collective for Environmental Justice to build healthier communities in California's Inland Empire: https://lnkd.in/gppnPWKm

Solar power keeps beating expectations: So far this year, 29 percent more solar has been installed than was in the same period last year. https://lnkd.in/emvXb25S

The burden of asthma disproportionately falls on BIPOC communities, and their health is only worsening with the increase of air pollution brought on by climate change. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Michigan Chapter (AAFA-MI) provides support, advocacy, education, and research to improve health outcomes. Learn more about their work here: https://lnkd.in/eX3Nd9Bw

At a time that is crucial to equitable climate and clean energy progress, we are fortunate to have Stuart Clarke serving as Chair of the U.S. Energy Foundation Board of Directors. Read our Q/A with Stuart here: https://lnkd.in/gAdu6wqN

The U.S. solar manufacturing industry is going through an unprecedented growth spurt. In the two years since the Inflation Reduction Act was passed, domestic capacity for producing solar modules has nearly quadrupled, according to a new report. https://lnkd.in/gH6i_Z3v

Healthy Air and Water Colorado, an EF grantee, is on the frontlines advocating for health equity and environmental justice. Their approach centers those most affected by climate change to humanize climate issues. Learn more about their work here: https://lnkd.in/d2iV3NSz