Energy News Beat Podcast

Daily Energy Standup Episode #96 - Minnesota's push to go EV update, NYC is behind on Solar goals and how can they get there - Coal has global impacts again
Highlights of the Podcast
00:00 – Intro
02:21 – India’s Power output grows at the fastest pace in 33 years fueled by coal
04:54 – Biden wants coal country to rise like a Phenix
06:50 – Emerging Markets grapple with rising Solar Panel costs
08:22 – New York City is behind in meeting its solar energy goals can it catch up?
10:45 – Why Minnesota’s push to electrify government vehicles is going slower than expected
13:52 – Outro
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India’s power output grows at fastest pace in 33 years, fuelled by coal
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Biden wants coal country to rise like a phoenix
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Emerging Markets Grapple With Rising Solar Panel Costs
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NYC is behind in meeting its solar energy goals. Can it catch up?
New York City has pledged to reach 1,000 megawatts of solar energy by 2030 — enough energy to power 250,000 homes, according to the Mayor’s Office of Environmental Justice. But state data shows that its […]
Why Minnesota’s push to electrify government vehicles is going slower than expected
A lack of inventory from auto manufacturers and a shortage of fast-charging options in rural areas are among the factors slowing progress toward Minnesota’s state government fleet electrification goal. The Minnesota Department of Administration […]