Energy Policy Simulator From Energy Innovations Projects EV Sales In 2050
Energy Innovation has a new online tool that predicts EV sales in the US will account for 65% or more of the market by 2050.
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Showcasing Canadian Energy Innovation with Advanced Energy Centre at MaRS
The Advanced Energy Centre at MaRS developed the Energy Innovation Snapshot showcasing Canadian energy projects. The site helps leading energy solution providers connect with prospective buyers and investors around the world.
15 For 2015: Women In Cleantech
Aloha, Dawn here. As 2015 comes to a close, the Energy Excelerator team would like to recognize our fellow innovators paving the way for the next generation of cleantech leaders. There is nothing more powerful to me than working with others who are excellent at what they do and are … [continued]
New Energy Model Pinpoints Cost-Effective US Decarbonization Strategies (VIDEO)
How can we take control of our energy future in the United States? Unstable policies in the past have placed the American nation in quite a precarious position today. By solidifying policy and adopting smart solutions, we can unleash investment and economic development while securing more stability for our future. … [continued]
China Government Study Sees 86% Renewables by 2050
China can reach 86% renewables by 2050 while its economy grows sevenfold, according to a new government report
California Issues Unprecedented North American Climate Goal
Just two hours ago, California Governor Jerry Brown raised the bar for the rest of the US, Mexico, and yet-uncommitted Canada on limiting climate change. Brown issued an executive order to reduce California GHGs by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. Over four terms as governor, Brown has occupied the forefront of … [continued]
America’s Power Plan: The Crucial Role Of Distributed Resources
By James Newcomb and Owen Smith, Rocky Mountain Institute The time is now to make our electricity system cleaner, more efficient, more reliable, and cheaper. Distributed resources are a critical piece of that electricity future, but existing market structures, business models, and regulations do not yet ensure a consistently level … [continued]
Clapping with One Hand: IEA Applauds Clean, Renewable Energy Progress, Urges Energy Officials to Move…
Applauding the progress being made in developing and deploying renewable energy and clean technologies, the International Energy Agency (IEA), in its latest annual report, also says that they are not being deployed fast enough. Presented to energy ministers, secretaries and members of leading private and public sector renewable energy and clean tech organizations at the 3rd Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) in London, the IEA, in its “Tracking Clean Energy Progress” report, highlights rapidly growing use of renewable energy and clean technologies in nations around the world, concluding, however, that progress isn’t fast enough to meet international targets for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, mitigating climate change and thereby providing a secure energy system.
Floating Marine Solar-Wave Power System Generates Electricity from the Sun and Waves
Scalable and made from recycled materials, British designer Phil Pauley’s hybrid solar-wave power system generates clean, renewable electricity from solar energy and wave motion.
Philadelphia Trains to Use Energy Created from Braking to Help Power the Electric Grid
Philadelphia subway trains are the next to jump on the energy innovation bandwagon, by using the energy they create from braking to help power other trains and possibly even the electric grid. Basically, a large battery will capture the kinetic energy the trains create while braking, and then that energy … [continued]
