By Reed Hundt The polling shows that the Democratic candidate needs a strong message on climate change. But those who want to win are aware that the slogan “put a price on carbon” leads directly to the corollary that consumers would pay more for power. Especially in the Midwestern swing states. They might be tempted…
Rep. Dingell’s Climate Leadership to Include Climate Bank
While policies like clean energy targets and fuel economy standards are important to define our goals, a climate bank can finance our path to get there. In a Detroit Free Press op-ed, Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan sets forth a clear vision to protect our future: “The 100-by-50 bill sets a national goal for achieving…
Air pollution: a bigger deal than many realize
Reblogged post by Patrick Collision. Air pollution is a very big deal. Its adverse effects on numerous health outcomes and general mortality are widely documented. However, our understanding of its cognitive costs is more recent and those costs are almost certainly still significantly under-emphasized. For example, cognitive effects are not mentioned in most EPA materials….
Newsletter Launch: The Clean Energy Future
CGC is pleased to introduce the Clean Energy Future, a newsletter that will inform and support the expansion of green banks and clean energy investment, including the creation of the National Climate Bank. To sign up for the newsletter and receive the latest news, analysis and commentary from the world of green banks, add your…
Hurry Up, It’s Time
By Reed Hundt. A national green bank has to jumpstart public-private investment in clean power transmission, utility-scale renewable power, and also support state green bank efforts. The reason why is pretty clear from this Axios chart, which shows how far behind we are falling:
Utility Dive: Green banks can drive clean energy transition
An in-depth new story from Utility Dive discusses how green banks and green bonds can be complementary forces driving the transition to clean energy. “Green bonds are a capital-raising mechanism that a wide range of institutions could use to raise capital,” Coalition for Green Capital Executive Director Jeff Schub told Utility Dive. “A green bank…