Headline News:

• “Climate Action Under The Biden Administration” • In 2020, Joe Biden ran for president on the most ambitious climate action platform of any major presidential candidate in US history. As President Biden finishes his term, it’s time to take stock of what his administration accomplished, what is still a work in progress, and what is off track. [CleanTechnica]

Power County Wind Farm, Idaho (US DOE image)

• “Germany Achieves New Milestone In Power Generation” • In the first three months of 2024, renewable energy supplied a record-breaking 58.4% of all electricity generated in Germany. That’s the highest since Germany started keeping track in 2018. Wind and solar power are leading the charge, with wind alone providing a whopping 38.5%. [The Cool Down]
• “Consortium To Develop Chilean Offshore Projects” • UK-based 17 Energy & SC Power have unveiled the Viento Azul Biobío consortium, which aims to develop Chile’s offshore wind industry and support decarbonisation of the electricity network. VAB aims to develop offshore wind projects that deliver tangible benefits to Chile. [reNews]
• “Legislation For $1 Billion To Advance Marine Energy” • The Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act would provide unprecedented levels of funding to the DOE’s Waterpower Technologies Office for R&D, demonstration projects, detailed resource potential mapping, workforce development, and better permitting processes. [Renewable Energy Magazine]
• “Often Overlooked In Clean Energy Push, Hydropower Having Its Moment” • Hydropower is a sector that often gets overlooked. But now a slew of new bipartisan, and, in some cases, bicameral bills promise to change that, if not during the upcoming lame duck session, then certainly after the next Congress is seated in January. [The Well News]

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