US: Ukraine war ‘screams’ need to reject Russian energy
2 years, 7 months ago

US: Ukraine war ‘screams’ need to reject Russian energy

Associated Press  

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Wednesday that Russia’s war on Ukraine “screams” that the world needs to stop importing oil and gas from Russia and instead move toward other forms of energy. At an international forum on offshore wind energy in Atlantic City, Granholm said the U.S. as well as its energy industries “are on a war footing,” and called for a rapid acceleration of renewable energy including offshore wind power. “Offshore wind is an important part of that plan.” The U.S. has set a goal of generating 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, enough to power 10 million homes. Wind power developers and energy regulators speaking at Wednesday’s conference said much work remains to be done in order to accommodate the surging U.S. offshore wind industry.

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1 month ago

Ukraine has seen success in building clean energy, which is harder for Russia to destroy

New Indian Express  

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Offshore wind farms blocked over national security fears

The Telegraph  

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Independent  

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Ukraine seeks air defence boost to protect battered energy grid
6 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine seeks air defence boost to protect battered energy grid

Al Jazeera  

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

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LA Times  

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1 year, 6 months ago

Renewable energy surges, driven by solar boom and high fuel prices, report finds

Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 1 month ago

Is Ukraine war speeding Europe’s transition to renewable energy?

Al Jazeera  

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Ukraine war to speed shift to green energy, IEA says
2 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine war to speed shift to green energy, IEA says

Al Jazeera  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 3 months ago

Germany upbeat on energy security; Baltics count on wind

Associated Press  

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2 years, 5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war could derail a renewable energy future

Hindustan Times  

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4 EU nations to harness North Sea wind for green transition
2 years, 7 months ago

4 EU nations to harness North Sea wind for green transition

Associated Press  

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US: Ukraine war 'screams' need to reject Russian energy
2 years, 7 months ago

US: Ukraine war 'screams' need to reject Russian energy

ABP News  

Atlantic City, Apr 27 : US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Wednesday that Russia's war on Ukraine “screams” that the world needs to stop importing oil and gas from Russia and instead move toward other forms of energy. At an international forum on offshore wind energy in Atlantic City, Granholm said the U.S. as well as its energy industries “are …

Russia-Ukraine war shakes Europe path to energy independence, climate goals
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war shakes Europe path to energy independence, climate goals

India Today  

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Ukraine war drives US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine war drives US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy

Associated Press  

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2 years, 9 months ago

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The Independent  

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2 years, 9 months ago

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The Telegraph  

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2 years, 9 months ago

Germany says Russia will lose energy customers over Ukraine

Associated Press  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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LA Times  

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Biden Administration Approves 1st Major Offshore Wind Energy Project
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden Administration Approves 1st Major Offshore Wind Energy Project

NPR  

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4 years, 2 months ago

Wind power or hot air: can Boris build 260 turbines a year?

The Telegraph  

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