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Did you know that the US set a new quarterly record in clean energy investment: $71 billion. That's a 40% increase from the first quarter of 2023. Stats like these show how truly durable the clean energy industry is. However, there is more work to be done! To keep up with investments and meet climate goals, we need average annual capacity additions of 70 to 126 gigawatts between 2025 and 2030, more than twice the amount of clean energy the country added last year. https://bit.ly/3Whcsi6 #2024 #CleanEnergy

In the first of two articles focusing on recent Federal-Provincial announcements on clean energy, lawyers from our Energy Group look at the recently launched Collaboration Framework, focusing on the $192M investment in six NS clean energy projects: https://bit.ly/3Yscsxu

Powering the path forward! Calpine’s Sutter Decarbonization Project, recently selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a cost-sharing agreement, advances California towards a cleaner energy future. Upon completion, the project will capture up to 95% of existing carbon dioxide emissions from two turbines that produces 550MW of energy, enabling the facility to produce reliable, dispatchable, low-carbon electricity and providing energy. The Sutter Decarbonization Project will help California and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) meet their clean energy goals while maintaining access to reliable energy. https://lnkd.in/eEHsPgXr

Interested in discovering how our team supports the Middle East's transition to a greener future through strategic dealmaking in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and infrastructure development? Learn how we can help create value while tackling complex sustainability challenges. Explore more: https://pwc.to/3yrNqnc #Energytransition  #PwCDeals

Big news today from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation: Powering Our Future: B.C.’s Clean Energy Strategy “By prioritizing collaborative initiatives with First Nations and industry, B.C. is paving the way for a future where clean-energy innovation drives economic growth and environmental stewardship. Investments in renewable-energy projects not only enhance our competitive edge but also ensure long-term sustainability, positioning B.C. as a leader in the global clean energy transition. The new Powering Our Future clean-energy plan is an encouraging next step in bolstering B.C.’s status as a clean-energy superpower, leveraging the decreasing cost of renewables to create a competitive clean economy founded on good jobs, meaningful reconciliation, and affordable renewable electricity.” Kwatuuma Cole Sayers, Executive Director, Clean Energy Association of British Columbia Read BC Press Release: https://lnkd.in/gZQFbpZz Read Strategy: https://lnkd.in/gdhP6syu

Join Brightcore President Michael Richter and executive Lisa Vitale MBA at The Business Council of Westchester Annual Energy Conference on March 1st. Tune in as industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators come together to address the rapid revolution of sustainable energy sources and ensure power reliability during our transition into green energy. Learn more and register here: NEW DATE-2024 Energy Conference- Powershift: Today's Changing Energy Landscape (https://hubs.ly/Q02mHYq90)

📑 NEW RESEARCH from Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA), supported by Energy Consumers Australia, explores the experience of small business and the energy transition. 📊 The research identifies three segments of small businesses, which can help us understand their unique experiences and needs in the transition to renewable energy. 👉 Find out more about what small businesses need to manage energy hardship and navigate the energy transition in the report, 'Small Steps, Bright Future: Supporting small businesses to net zero and beyond': https://loom.ly/bNi9Gr8 Luke Achterstraat Rebecca Huntley P&P Consulting Filip Krawiec

Just Dropped 🎤 - The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy releases their 2023 Year in Review! The report includes: ✅ The launch of Energy Earthshots™ & Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ ✅ Increased technical assistance to industries and communities to support the #cleanenergytransition ✅ Investments in #energyefficiency, manufacturing, and supply chain advancements ✅ The introduction of a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ✅ New programs and prizes to incentivize American-made #renewableenergy systems ✅ Advancements toward a national #EVcharging network and energy-efficient travel & more!

"Conservatives like us know there are no losers when it comes to American energy generation. Policy that unleashes clean energy innovation by leveraging the market and cutting red tape wins every time." — CRES President Heather Reams and Conservative Energy Network CEO John Szoka Read more on American energy innovation wins every time in the latest from RealClearEnergy:

The story is beginning to be better understood at a broader scale: the nexus between #bitcoin mining and energy can offer solutions to some of the world's biggest problems.