Green energy plan includes fossil fuels, sparks controversy
by WLNS
WLNS— The Lansing Board of Water and Light continues to push for more clean energy. Officials say it will help attract high tech businesses like battery and micro-chip manufacturing.
www.utilitydive.com—Energy Department finalizes rule to phase out fossil fuels in federal buildings. In a push for net-zero emissions from federal facilities by 2045, the new rule mandates a 90% reduction in on-site fossil fuel use by 2029 and complete elimination after 2030.
DOTHANFIRST—DCS officials speak out about energy management plan controversy, removal of appliances from classrooms. DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A recent post made by a former Dothan City Schools employee, Julie Mullins-Turner, has stirred up thick smoke over Dothan City Schools about teachers being robbed by central office staff of their appliances in their classrooms. "I understand there is chatter on social media and we try not to chase everything []
CNBC—'Basel III' bank rules could pose unexpected threat to Biden's green energy plans. Renewable energy groups and congressional Democrats are raising alarms about potential harm to clean energy goals from a proposed banking regulation.