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Pew Calls for Obama Administration to Raise MPG Standards
- Jun 28, 2011
- Clean Energy Program
With the launch of a new video, the Pew Clean Energy Program hopes to raise awareness of the benefits of increasing the fuel efficiency—or miles-per-gallon (MPG)—standards for cars and light trucks to as high as 60 MPG by 2025.
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Wind Helps Power Arkansas' Clean Energy Economy
- Apr 21, 2011
- Clean Energy Program
Former Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, senior adviser to the Clean Energy Program, visited Little Rock to kick off a national campaign to highlight how clean energy policies can help create jobs, stimulate innovation, spur private investment and enhance America’s competitiveness in the global clean energy race.
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Global Clean Energy Investment Reaches Record $243 Billion for 2010
- Mar 29, 2011
- Clean Energy Program
Global clean energy finance and investment grew significantly in 2010 to $243 billion, a 30 percent increase from the previous year.
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Governor Granholm Joins Pew to Champion Clean Energy Policy
- Mar 23, 2011
- Clean Energy Program
As of March 23, 2011, former Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm will serve as a senior advisor in the efforts to promote clean energy policies that create jobs, stimulate innovation, spur investment and enhance America’s competitiveness in the global clean energy race.
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Pew Applauds Lawmakers' Effort to Double Industrial Energy Efficiency
- Press Release
- Feb 15, 2012, 13:45 EST
- Clean Energy Program
Phyllis Cuttino, director of the Pew Clean Energy Program, issued the following statement in reaction to the introduction of a bipartisan House bill to double industrial efficiency.More
The Road to Commercialization: Advanced Biofuels in the Public and Private Sectors
- Event
- Feb 14, 2012, 14:30 EST
- Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate
Advanced biofuels, currently being tested and used by the Department of Defense as well as several commercial airlines, offer the nation a real opportunity to diversify and increase its use of domestic fuels. This session will focus on the important role the public and private sectors can play in bringing these fuels to market in order to enhance security and provide widespread economic benefits.More
Charged Up! Norfolk Business Community Promotes Electric Vehicles
- Other Resource
- Feb 09, 2012, 12:35 EST
- Clean Energy Program
The Pew Charitable Trusts, Solar Services, and Virginia Clean Cities recently held a forum in Virginia Beach on Feb. 9 for business and community leaders to discuss incentives for the adoption of EVs. The event was held at Solar Services, which opened Virginia’s first commercial EV plug-in station.More
Putting Americans Back to Work With Clean Energy
- Opinion
- Feb 01, 2012, 15:40 EST
- Clean Energy Program
In his State of the Union address, President Obama pledged to "double down on a clean energy industry that's never been more promising." Indeed, America's strengths in innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced manufacturing will help create jobs and build businesses. More
Clean Energy Business Showcase
- Event
- Jan 26, 2012, 15:10 EST
- Clean Energy Program
Pew’s Clean Energy Program, in partnership with Solar Services and Virginia Clean Cities, will host an event to discuss the importance of clean energy investments to the U.S. and Virginia. Sample electric vehicles will be on site and there will be a tour of the Solar Services’ electric vehicle plug-in station.More
Harness Heat to Create New Jobs and Enhance Competitiveness
- Other Resource
- Jan 23, 2012, 19:35 EST
- Clean Energy Program
Manufacturing and power generation creates large amounts of heat, which typically escapes through smokestacks into the air. With currently available, proven technologies we can capture this energy and use it to heat additional buildings or generate more electricity cheaply and reliably. Simply put, improving industrial efficiency means we can get more power from the same amount of natural gas, coal and other fuel sources. More
Twentynine Palms Marine Base Good Fit for Solar Projects
- Media Coverage
- Jan 13, 2012, 11:15 EST
- Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate
(The Desert Sun) The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms has been singled out as one of four California desert military bases with the potential for large-scale solar development.More
11 in '11: Pew Environment Group Accomplishments
- Video
- Dec 23, 2011, 13:00 EST
- Ocean, Land, Energy
From establishing shark finning bans and sanctuaries to securing protections for krill, menhaden and Quebec's boreal forest, check out our round-up of 11 accomplishments from the Pew Environment Group in 2011.More
11 in '11: A Year in the Life of the Pew Environment Group
- Other Resource
- Dec 22, 2011, 12:25 EST
- Ocean, Land, Energy
This has been a big year for the Pew Environment Group. With the support of our partners and allies, we achieved numerous victories that will help protect our oceans, preserve millions of acres of wildlands, and improve fuel efficiency.More
Editorial: Keep Fighting to Cut Military's Energy Costs
- Media Coverage
- Dec 19, 2011, 14:13 EST
- Clean Energy Program
(Northwest Indiana Times) The correlation between energy security and national security has been brought to Indiana's attention - repeatedly - by U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, R-Ind., and U.S. Reps. Pete Visclosky and Joe Donnelly, both D-Ind. It's a call to action for the federal government, as well as others in this nation, to look beyond oil for energy needs.More
Congress Continues Military Program to Use Advanced Fuels
- Press Release
- Dec 17, 2011, 18:00 EST
- Clean Energy Program, Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate
Phyllis Cuttino, director of the Pew Project on National Security, Energy, and Climate, issued the following statement in reaction to passage of the National Defense Authorization Act and the Omnibus Appropriations Act.More
Senate Must Restore Military's Commitment to Clean Energy
- Media Coverage
- Dec 09, 2011, 14:04 EST
- Clean Energy Program
(San Jose Mercury News) Who is the single largest user of energy in the United States? Gold stars for everybody who knows that it's the Department of Defense.More
Study: CAFE Standards Could Mean Bigger Cars, Not Smaller Ones
- Media Coverage
- Dec 08, 2011, 15:14 EST
- Clean Energy Program
(Popular Mechanics) The pending changes to federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations call for a stunning 5 percent increase in fuel economy per year, culminating in a fleet average of 54.5 mpg by 2025. More
America Needs Clean Energy Support
- Opinion
- Dec 07, 2011, 14:25 EST
- Clean Energy Program
In today’s competitive global economy, technological innovation is essential to long-term U.S. economic security, and the energy sector should be a particular priority. Failure to extend key U.S. clean energy initiatives would be contrary to U.S. interests.More
Group Questions Arctic Drilling in Ad Campaign
- Media Coverage
- Dec 07, 2011, 13:00 EST
- Oceans North: Protecting Life in the Arctic
(Fuel Fix) Pew Environment Group over the weekend paid for national television commercials that imply that the Arctic is not ready for drilling to move forward.More

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Pew Calls for Obama Administration to Raise MPG Standards

Wind Helps Power Arkansas' Clean Energy Economy

Global Clean Energy Investment Reaches Record $243 Billion for 2010

Governor Granholm Joins Pew to Champion Clean Energy Policy

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Pew Applauds Lawmakers' Effort to Double Industrial Energy Efficiency

The Road to Commercialization: Advanced Biofuels in the Public and Private Sectors

Charged Up! Norfolk Business Community Promotes Electric Vehicles

Putting Americans Back to Work With Clean Energy

Clean Energy Business Showcase

Harness Heat to Create New Jobs and Enhance Competitiveness

Twentynine Palms Marine Base Good Fit for Solar Projects

11 in '11: Pew Environment Group Accomplishments

11 in '11: A Year in the Life of the Pew Environment Group

Editorial: Keep Fighting to Cut Military's Energy Costs

Congress Continues Military Program to Use Advanced Fuels

Senate Must Restore Military's Commitment to Clean Energy

Study: CAFE Standards Could Mean Bigger Cars, Not Smaller Ones

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