How Blockchain is Changing Energy
August 8, 2018
Quote: Blockchain is not just buzz, it is an existing – and exciting – new technology
Cities are complex patchworks of infrastructures that include electric grids, natural gas distribution systems, water...
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Tagged Blockchain, Brooklyn, DER, distributed energy, distributed energy resources, Energy Futures Initiative |
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EFI and NASEO Release 2018 U.S. Energy and Employment Report
May 21, 2018
On May 16th, The Energy Futures Initiative (EFI) and the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) released the 2018 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER). The USEER offers data...
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Tagged David Foster, Department of Energy, Energy Economics, Energy Efficiency, Energy Futures Initiative, Energy Jobs, Energy Labor, Energy Security, Ernest Moniz, National Association of State Energy Officials, Solar Jobs, US Energy Employment Report, Workforce Plans |
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Accelerating the Growth of Solar and Wind with Biofuels
May 14, 2018
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Electricity generated from solar and wind has grown rapidly in the past few decades. However, its continued growth is imperiled by the high costs of...
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Tagged Biofuels, biogas, biomethane, California Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Climate Change, Low Carbon Eectricity, low-carbon fuels, Michigan State University, renewable |
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Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Favor the Wealthy
March 12, 2018
Electric vehicles are heavily subsidized by the federal, state, and local governments. Based on a study I just completed, the federal subsidies are worth over $42.7 billion to their recipients...
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Tagged Electric Vehicles, EV Policy, EV Subsidies, Pacific Research Institute, Tesla, Transportation Fuels, Zero Emissions Vehicles |
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IMPACT for Energy: Driving Investment in New Technologies
February 8, 2018
Recently, a bipartisan, bicameral bill, the IMPACT for Energy Act, was introduced to establish a nonprofit foundation that will channel private-sector investments that support the creation, development, and commercialization of...
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Tagged Bicameral, Bipartisan, Energy Research, IMPACT for Energy Act, Investment, New Technologies, Private Public, private sector, Private Sector Partnerships, Research and Development |
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OEP Summary: Put Energy Tax Preferences on a Level Playing Field
June 1, 2017
Full Title: OurEnergyPolicy.org
Author(s): OurEnergyPolicy.org
Publisher(s): OurEnergyPolicy.org
Publication Date: 08/2016
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Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), hosted a discussion at OurEnergyPolicy.org (OEP) on ta discussion focused on his proposed legislation, the FAIR Energy...
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Replacing California Nuclear with Renewables
July 11, 2016
California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires 50% of utility retail sales derive from renewable sources by 2030. This includes ramping up efficiency, storage and renewable infrastructure, especially rooftop solar projects....
Filed Under: Critical Policy Issues, Discussions, Legislation And Rule-Making, Uncategorized |
Tagged California, Climate Goals, Diablo Canyon, Nuclear Power, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), renewable energy, Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS), Rooftop Solar |
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The Future Is Here – Do We Embrace It or Not?
April 11, 2016
Over 20 states are reviewing their net-metering rules for solar energy and at least 10 are conducting value of distributed generation studies. But is this just delaying the inevitable --...
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Tagged Clean Energy, EIA, Electric utilities, Energy Efficiency, Energy Innovation, ENERGY STAR, LED, Solar Energy, Stand-By Charges, State Electricity Policy, U.S. Department of Energy |
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Distributed Generation: Cleaner, Cheaper, Stronger
March 14, 2016
Full Title: Distributed Generation: Cleaner, Cheaper, Stronger
Author(s): The Pew Charitable Trusts
Publisher(s): The Pew Charitable Trusts
Publication Date: 02/2016
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Distributed energy resources allow electricity to be generated closer to where...
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Tagged Battery Storage, Clean Energy Market, Clean Technologies, Distributed Generation, distributed resources, Grid Disturbances, Grid Reliability, Microgrid, solar power, Wind Power |
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Should We Use the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as a Revenue Stream?
December 3, 2015
The U.S. currently maintains one of the world’s largest stockpiles of government owned oil, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). In response to the 1970s oil embargo and supply shocks, the...
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Tagged Energy Security, Federal Government, National Debt, Oil, Oil Production, Oil Storage, Revenue, Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), Supply Shocks |
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