Richard W. Caperton applauds the creation of the Green Climate Fund at the U.N. climate negotiations and talks about why it’s a powerful tool in responding to climate change.
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Building the power infrastructure will enable growth and ultimately make our economy stronger, write Richard Caperton and Matt Kasper.
The United States should continue its progress toward approval of a new fund for global climate mitigation and adaptation, write Richard Caperton and Andrew Light.
Richard W. Caperton and Kate Gordon explain the importance of government involvement in clean energy investment.
Richard Caperton on the importance and success of the Energy Department's loan guarantee program.
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Richard Caperton and Bracken Hendricks argue for the development of Green Bank to improve private capital markets for clean energy investment in the United States.
FERC is driving the clean energy investment agenda with Order 1000, which paves the way for new renewable energy transmission lines, says Richard Caperton.
Congress should strengthen clean energy financing instead of letting the Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program shrink, argue Richard W. Caperton and Steven J. Spinner.
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Michael Conathan and Richard Caperton outline what the federal government needs to do to make offshore wind energy a reality in U.S. waters.
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s responsible decision making will benefit their consumers in the long run, writes Richard W. Caperton.
A Clean Energy Standard is a primary way for the United States to compete in the trillion-dollar renewable energy technologies market. Richard W. Caperton, Kate Gordon, Bracken Hendricks, and Daniel J. Weiss propose core principles to guide its design.
Paul Ryan’s proposed budget would continue lucrative loopholes for oil companies while slashing investment in clean energy technology, write Daniel J. Weiss and Richard Caperton.
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Richard Caperton and Adam Hersh explain the benefits of investing in green jobs.
Joseph Romm and Richard Caperton on ensuring that nuclear power is safe for the American public.
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The House budget proposal would effectively end the DOE loan guarantee program, writes Richard W. Caperton. This puts America’s competitiveness and national security at risk.