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Tag: Electrification

Old Power Gear Is Slowing Use Of Clean Energy And Electric Cars

10/28/2021 Don Wallace

President Biden is pushing lawmakers and regulators to wean the United States from fossil fuels and counter the effects of climate…

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Posted in: Climate, Energy Filed under: Electrification, Solar Energy, Utilities

The U.S.’s Best Hope For Real Climate Policy Is Fizzling. What Happens Now?

10/23/2021 Don Wallace

Hopes are dimming after a lone coal-state Democrat sounded the death knell for President Joe Biden’s clean electricity program. The…

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Posted in: Climate, Policy Filed under: Carbon Tax, Electrification, National Policy

Portland, Maine, To Bulk-Purchase Clean Energy Equipment In Electrification Push

09/24/2021 Don Wallace

The city of Portland, Maine, will use a bulk purchasing program to offer lower-cost solar panels, heat pumps and electric vehicle chargers…

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Posted in: Climate, Energy, Policy Filed under: Electrification, Local Policy, Solar Energy

Davids, Cleaver Seeking Federal Dollars For U.S. 69, Electric Buses Through Earmarks

04/28/2021 Don Wallace

Kansas City area lawmakers are hoping to steer millions in federal money to the region for a fleet of electric…

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Posted in: Climate, Mass Transit Filed under: Electrification, Mass Transit

‘Zero Fare, Zero Emissions’: First Two Electric Buses Unveiled For RideKC

04/17/2021 Don Wallace

Kansas City’s regional public transit took a step toward becoming emission-free Friday with the unveiling of two 40-foot electric buses…

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Posted in: Mass Transit, Policy Filed under: Electrification, Local Policy, Mass Transit

The Dirty Truth About Utility Climate Pledges

03/18/2021 Don Wallace

There are three key things utilities must do to avoid catastrophic global warming: They must retire existing coal plants by…

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Posted in: Climate, Energy Filed under: Electrification, fossil fuels, Utilities

KKFI 90.1 FM Climate Hour To Explore Sustainable Mobility

01/31/2021 Climate Council

Nothing is more American than the personal automobile, trucking, and the interstate highway system. Yet, our cars and trucks produce…

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Posted in: Mass Transit Filed under: Electric Vehicles, Electrification, EV, Mass Transit, Sustainable Mobility, Transportation

G.M. Announcement Shakes Up U.S. Automakers’ Transition To Electric Cars

01/30/2021 Don Wallace

Every carmaker is trying to figure out how to make the leap before governments force it and Tesla and other…

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Posted in: Climate, Policy Filed under: autos, Electrification, National Policy

The Climate Hour on KKFI 90.1 FM

11/27/2020 Climate Council

Join host Bob Grove, President of the Climate Council of Greater Kansas City, as guests from Every, Heartland Renewables, and…

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Posted in: Climate, Energy Filed under: Electrification, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Living

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