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Why ClearPath is Tackling the Industrial Sector
At ClearPath, reducing power-sector emissions has been our primary focus for the past six years; however, this year, we are excited to add the industrial sector to our portfolio. Combined with the power sector, this really expands our scope – going from tackling a quarter of U.S. carbon emissions to half.
Why are we doing this? Read more from Executive Director Rich Powell in our latest blog, “Why ClearPath is Tackling the Industrial Sector."
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Hydrogen is H₂OT – Everything You Need to Know
Hydrogen is the smallest atom in the universe, yet this tiny molecule has HUGE potential to connect energy generation, energy storage, transportation, and industry. It can move between the electricity, transportation, and industrial sectors to maximize resources in the overall energy system.
It’s been nearly 20 years since hydrogen has gotten as much press and attention as it is today – a resurgence likely due to the revelation that more than the electricity sector must be decarbonized to tackle climate change. Want to learn more?
Read our “Hydrogen 101," by ClearPath Policy Analyst Natalie Houghtalen.
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Dynamo and ClearPath Present: Opportunities for Private Finance to Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition
With the Biden Administration and Democrat-led Congress, what actions to boost the U.S. economy while accelerating the clean energy transition can win bipartisan support? Collaboration between policymakers, businesses, and the financial community is more needed than ever.
Dynamo Energy Hub is hosting an event that will bring together policy experts, investors, project developers, and ClearPath’s managing director of policy, Jeremy Harrell, to discuss key policies and financial innovation pathways that will help accelerate investment in clean energy projects as part of economic recovery. This event will be held on Thursday, March 11 from 11:00am – 12:00pm ET, and is co-sponsored by ClearPath.
Register here
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E&C Subcommittee Holds Climate Change Hearing
On Tuesday, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change held a hearing entitled, “Back in Action: Restoring Federal Climate Leadership.” Key themes of the hearing included accelerating clean energy innovation and continuing to build on bipartisan successes from the 116th Congress. Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) said, “Let's work together. Let's win the future. We can lead a new era of innovation, a new era of hope in the American Dream. Let's not let regulations hold us back and crush our chances of achieving this.”
Read Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ (R-WA) full opening remarks.
Watch the archived hearing.
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Barrasso, Capito Elected Ranking Members of Senate ENR and EPW
This week, Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Shelley Moore Capito were elected ranking members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) and Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, respectively, for the 117th Congress.
Check out the full lineup for Senate Committees this Congress.
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Rich Powell Joins School for Startups Radio
ClearPath Executive Director Rich Powell joined School for Startups Radio to talk about the significant bipartisan wins from the Energy Act of 2020.
Listen to the podcast
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NIA and PGS host webinar on an Advanced Nuclear Energy Strategy for the United States
The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) and Partnership for Global Security (PGS) are hosting a webinar about the release of the new joint report “U.S. Advanced Nuclear Energy Strategy: for Domestic Prosperity, Climate Protection, National Security, and Global Leadership.” The strategy, built on extensive stakeholder outreach, describes a roadmap for the U.S. to become a global leader in advanced nuclear power.
The webinar will consist of a virtual panel discussion moderated by Dean Scott from Bloomberg that features:
- Judi Greenwald, NIA Executive Director
- Ken Luongo, PGS President
- Jennifer Gordon, Atlantic Council
- Niko McMurray, Program Director, ClearPath and
- Jessica Lovering, Good Energy Collective
Register here
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Lucas Announces Republican Science Committee Leaders
Yesterday, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Ranking Member Frank Lucas (R-OK) announced the Subcommittee Ranking Members for the 117th Congress. Read the full lineup.
Transition 2021: Biden taps Turk for No. 2 at DOE
President Biden nominated David Turk, an official at the International Energy Agency, to be the deputy Energy secretary.
DOE Confirms $100 Million for Transformative Clean Energy Solutions
On Thursday, ARPA-E confirmed up to $100 Million in financing for breakthrough clean energy projects as a part of the 2021 OPEN FOA. The previous OPEN FOA, which occurred in 2018 during the Trump Administration, financed 79 projects - totaling $112 million in new grants. Originally announced last year, this new round of funding will seek to spur new breakthroughs in clean energy technologies. Read more
Bloomberg Green: China Outspending U.S. on Clean Energy Technology
Bloomberg reports on Bank of America Corp.’s research saying “climate change will be this decade’s most important theme.” The report says China has spent twice as much as the U.S. on climate action over the last decade. Read the article
EPRI and GTI Low-Carbon Resources Initiative Surpasses $100 Million in Funding from 33 Global Partners
The Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI), a joint project led by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Gas Technology Institute (GTI), surpassed a major milestone of $100 million in funding, adding its 33rd sponsor, Xcel Energy. This five-year initiative brings together industry stakeholders to accelerate development and demonstration of low- and zero-carbon energy technologies through transformative, clean energy research and development. Read more
Columbia Energy Exchange: Is Bipartisan Climate Action Possible?
ClearPath Executive Director Rich Powell joined Jason Bordoff, host of the Columbia Energy Exchange podcast, to discuss what to expect in climate policy moving forward, particularly on the Republican side of the aisle. Listen to the podcast
A Grand Opportunity for Energy Storage
Innovation is driving rapid transformation in America’s energy system. Ten years ago, almost no one predicted the U.S. would be the top producer of oil and natural gas in the world, eclipsing Saudi Arabia and Russia. For the U.S. to continue to demonstrate energy and climate leadership, however, more innovation is needed to ensure the reliable integration of renewables into an evolving electric grid.
What if we could develop technologies to cost-effectively store excess wind and solar generation and save it for later, thereby making renewables more flexible, on-demand resources? And what if the U.S. could lead the world in the manufacture and export of those technologies? The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been working to address these questions, with bipartisan support from Congress, and we hope that continues. Read more in our blog, “A Grand Opportunity for Energy Storage," by Senior Program Director Alex
Fitzsimmons.
Clean Energy Manufacturing Should be Done in America, Not China
Too often, innovative technologies invented in America are scaled and manufactured in foreign countries like China who don’t share our values, or our environmental standards. That’s why we are constantly seeking solutions to make sure clean energy innovation promotes U.S. jobs, growth, and security. Read more in our latest blog, “Clean Energy Manufacturing Should be Done in America, Not China," ” by Senior Program Director Alex Fitzsimmons.
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THE PATH AHEAD
February 17: Stimson’s Nuclear Safeguards Program will present how emerging or “advanced” reactors will differ from the current fleet in spent fuel disposal, processing, and nuclear safeguards." Register here
February 17: National Academies will report on the key goals and innovations needed for a U.S. fusion pilot plant. Bringing Fusion to the U.S. Grid: Report Release Webinar
February 18: The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy will hold a hearing entitled, “A Smarter Investment: Pathways to a Clean Energy Future."
March 8-11: Save the date! The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) 33rd Annual Regulatory Information Conference (RIC) will take place virtually on March 8-11, 2021. Additional information forthcoming. Register here
March 11: Join Dynamo Energy Hub and ClearPath at 11:00 am for an event, Opportunities for Private Finance to Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition.
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