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Federal, state, and local governments and electric utilities encourage investing in and using renewable energy and, in some cases, require it. This is an overview of the major programs and incentives available for renewable energy production and use in the United States. The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency® (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of detailed information on government and utility requirements and incentives for renewable energy.

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Federal, state, and local governments and electric utilities encourage investing in and using renewable energy and, in some cases, require it. This is an overview of the major programs and incentives available for renewable energy production and use in the United States. The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency® (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of detailed information on government and utility requirements and incentives for renewable energy.

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Now, more than ever, the fate of the ocean is in our hands. According to UCSB and NOAA, over 40% of the world’s oceans have been heavily affected by human activities. Overfishing, pollution and climate change have all left an indelible mark on ocean ecosystems. What most of us don’t realize though is that we often contribute to these destructive factors with ordinary things we do every day. Luckily, making even a few simple lifestyle changes can bring significant environmental gains.

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The United States uses and produces many different types and sources of energy, which can be grouped into general categories such as primary, secondary, renewable, or fossil fuels.

Primary energy sources include fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal), nuclear energy, and renewable sources of energy. Electricity is a secondary energy source that is generated (produced) from primary energy sources.

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Beginning with the September 2023 Monthly Energy Review (MER), we updated the way we calculate primary energy consumption of electricity generation from noncombustible renewable energy sources. Visit our Changes to the Monthly Energy Review page to learn more.

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Beginning with the September 2023 Monthly Energy Review (MER), we updated the way we calculate primary energy consumption of electricity generation from noncombustible renewable energy sources. Visit our Changes to the Monthly Energy Review page to learn more.

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If you've been looking for some motivation to reduce your , you're in luck. Plastic-Free July is here, and there's no better time to make a change. Thousands of other individuals all around the world will be right there beside you, and getting started couldn't be easier.

If you're curious about how to get involved in the Plastic-Free July movement, look no further. Here's everything you should know, from what it is to products that make reducing plastic a breeze.

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Auto industry supply chain decarbonization gears up with new collaborative initiative.

A major collaborative effort is underway within the auto industry supply chain decarbonization, aiming to tackle the challenge of carbon emissions across the entire supply chain. This initiative, facilitated by the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP), Manufacture 2030 (M2030), and leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, and others, is engaging nearly 20,000 supplier manufacturing sites globally.

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Hurricane Beryl picked up power and speed on Sunday as it churned in the Caribbean and was upgraded to a major Category 4 storm, the first hurricane on record to reach major status east of the Lesser Antilles in the month of June.

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Hawaii on Thursday agreed to take action to decarbonize its transportation system by 2045 to settle a lawsuit by 13 young people alleging the U.S. state was violating their rights under its constitution with infrastructure that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

Democratic Governor Josh Green announced the “groundbreaking” settlement at a news conference attended by some of the activists and lawyers involved in the lawsuit, which they called the first-ever youth-led climate case seeking zero emissions in transportation.

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