Replacing Wires Could Double How Much Electricity The US Grid Can Handle
Reconductoring is one way to make the electrical grid more efficient so it can handle more input from wind and solar resources.
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Capping Oil & Gas Wells In Texas Could Create Tens Of Thousands of Jobs
A study published by the University of Texas finds that regulating methane pollution from oil and gas sites in Texas could create as many as 35,000 jobs. Texas is the top methane polluting state in the country, and the state’s Permian Basin is one of the largest oil and gas … [continued]
New Report: Pathways to Net-Zero for New Mexico’s Economy
In a set of briefs released today, modeling gives a new, in-depth look into pathways for New Mexico to cut climate-warming pollution while improving health and quality of life for its communities, particularly rural and tribal communities historically overburdened by fossil fuel development. Achieving the state’s near and long-term climate … [continued]
Appalachia Poised to Become Clean Energy Country
But a new analysis from RMI challenges that assumption, finding that Appalachia could be the region to see the biggest economic benefit from the deployment of wind and solar projects over the next decade.
Scaling Up Microgrids With Efficient, User-Friendly Software
Microgrids are all the rage, and they have been for a few years. Who doesn’t like the idea of a little self-sustainable, independent grid that ropes in solar power, wind power, battery energy storage, EV charging stations and perhaps a tad of some other less common electricity solutions? It sounds … [continued]
Powering Rural Economic Development with Renewables
We Need Incentives to Help Electric Co-ops Replace their Coal Plants
California Develops Proposal to Achieve Clean Vehicle Future
Originally published on the NRDC Expert Blog. By Simon Mui With transportation now the largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S., the state that created car culture is now driving toward eliminating tailpipe pollution. California, a global leader in electric vehicle deployment and policy innovation, presented plans today for the next round … [continued]
US Should Pledge To Cut Heat-Trapping Emissions At Least 50% Below 2005 Levels by 2030
Courtesy of Union Of Concerned Scientists. By Rachel Cleetus President Biden has brought the US back into the Paris Agreement and has announced a Leaders’ Climate Summit, now set for April 22 — Earth Day. The administration has said it will develop and submit its nationally determined contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement ahead … [continued]
States & Cities Are Driving Climate & Clean Energy Progress
Part of NRDC’s Series Reviewing 2020 Climate & Clean Energy Developments
Top 11 Clean Energy Developments of 2020
Plenty of exciting and positive things happened in the energy space throughout the year. Here we list our top eleven (in no particular order).
