Author
Nicole Pavia
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How to build transmission with communities, not around them
Additional Contributor: Adam Kurland, Attorney, Federal Energy, Environmental Defense Fund The United States needs to build more electric transmission lines at an unprecedented pace to connect and deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy. But we are not building anywhere near fast enough, and that has a lot to with how…
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While Washington is limiting options, these solutions can help meet rising electricity demand now
A new report features quantitative case studies that show how to make better use of the existing electricity system.
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Interior’s review rollbacks: Why we shouldn’t trade long-term protections for uncertain outcomes
Last month, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced it would circumvent key environmental review and public participation processes to allow energy resource development and critical mineral mining on U.S. public lands. Interior argues this unprecedented decision, which overrides longstanding safeguards designed to protect public health and the environment, is…
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Dismantling environmental review rules creates new obstacles to infrastructure deployment
Here, we explain the purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), how we got here, and what is likely to come next.
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Beyond infrastructure: Building a supportive community and policy environment
New England’s energy system must undergo an immense transformation to meet ambitious climate goals.
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Building to 2050: Clean energy infrastructure to power New England’s communities
New England has set itself apart as a region committed to climate action.
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Decarbonizing the U.S. power sector: Progress and opportunities
To meet its decarbonization goals, the U.S. will need to reduce grid emissions while building a strong electricity grid to connect new, low-carbon energy sources.
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Beyond NEPA: Understanding the complexities of slow infrastructure buildout
Building clean energy infrastructure quickly will be critical to avoiding the worst impacts of climate change.
