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Road from Paris: India’s Progress Toward Its Climate Pledge

Expert BlogSameer Kwatra, Anjali Jaiswal
India, the third largest emitter, and one of the largest economies in the world, is key to the success of the unprecedented effort to combat climate change. At the historic Paris climate talks in 2015, India had made an ambitious…

Green Banks Are Driving Efficiency in Affordable Housing

Expert BlogBettina Bergöö
As market-oriented and mission-driven financial entities with expertise specifically in green investment, green banks are well positioned to help lenders assist affordable housing owners in taking advantage of the many benefits of high-efficiency building design and operation.

A New Sheriff Is in Town: SCC Rejects Dominion's Pricey Plan

Expert BlogWalton Shepherd
Dominion regulators at the State Corporation Commission (SCC) showed full oversight strength today: the two-member Commission rejected Dominion's long-term, 15-year proposal on how it plans to meet its customers electricity needs.

Renewable Energy Brings Economic Boost to Rural Communities

Expert BlogArjun Krishnaswami
A new NRDC report released today documents the impact of clean energy on the rural Midwest using employment data and case studies of the benefits of solar, wind, and energy efficiency projects. However, the figures and data only tell half…

New Report: Clean Energy Sweeps Across the Rural Midwest

Expert BlogArjun Krishnaswami
NRDC released a report today to document the impact of clean energy on the rural Midwest. The findings are clear: the remarkable clean energy growth that we are seeing across the country is bringing benefits to rural places throughout the…

Climate Report Proves Need for A Flood Protection Standard

Expert BlogJoel Scata
Per the Fourth National Climate Assessment, extreme flooding events are expected to become more frequent and intense due to climate change, causing substantial losses to infrastructure and property and impeding economic growth. Enacting a new federal flood protection standard could…

Illinois Continues Momentum on Renewable Energy

Expert BlogSamuel Garcia
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) continues to move forward with implementation of the state’s Adjustable Block Program for distributed generation and community solar projects.

Clean Energy Sweeps Across Rural America

ReportUnited StatesArjun Krishnaswami, Elisheva Mittelman
Clean energy deployment has expanded rapidly over the past decade, and the analysis in this report demonstrates that this growth has created jobs, supported infrastructure development, and provided new opportunities to build thriving economies throughout the rural Midwest.