Energy Policy
Polls show limited appetite for personal carbon fees as more Americans favor charging companies
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Americans’ willingness to pay a personal carbon fee remains modest: an AP-NORC/EPIC survey in 2023 found 38% would pay $1 per month, down from 52% in 2021, while a 2024 follow-up shows continued reluctance at higher amounts and broader support for taxing corporate emissions.
Democrats rethink climate change messaging after 2024 election
Nearly a year after their 2024 election defeat, Democrats are advised to downplay 'climate change' in favor of 'cheap energy' to better connect with voters. A new poll from the Searchlight Institute highlights a mismatch between public priorities and perceived Democratic focus. This shift reflects broader declines in climate discourse amid other pressing issues.
MaPrimeRénov' resumes with a lighter budget
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The MaPrimeRénov' energy renovation aid scheme resumes on Tuesday, October 1, but with a budget cut of one billion euros. This measure aims to support low-income households in their insulation works, despite budgetary constraints. The government hopes to relaunch the program while controlling spending.