As urgency around climate action continues to grow, stakeholders across the global economy are looking for better ways to mobilize finance as part of a low-carbon transition.

On average, carbon credits issued from older projects are less likely to meet today’s tests of environmental integrity. The challenge is how to manage these legacy credits without disincentivizing future, well-intentioned private capital, according to the study.

A breakthrough innovation in lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology has captured the imagination of the energy storage sector.

Earlier this month, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced the formation of a new task force to help the state fully realize its potential in the growing offshore wind industry.

Beyond simpler changes like rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, other changes to federal energy policy and expenditure will be more complicated. With that in mind, bipartisanship was a common refrain during the panel.

“I think there’s a new sense of urgency to build that just and equitable economy,” said John Podesta, former White House Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton, at this week's Climate Jobs NY (CJNY) Summit.

According to the California Independent Service Operator (CAISO), smoke and ash spread led to a 20 percent reduction in solar panel output. With such annual and large blazes, which seemingly will only continue as climate change worsens, project developers may need to consider new technologies or even a more careful approach to siting, going forward.