Tag: Grid
Scout EV: This Could Really Go Somewhere
I was just watching an Australian Open semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev. Unfortunately, it was cut short due to injury and the tennis world missed out on watching what surely could have been an epic match of tennis. However, even in that short time, I saw a commercial … [continued]
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What Do a National Lab, a Home Builder, and an Elephant Have in Common?
Answer: They’re all advancing heat pump water heaters! Late last year I went on an epic Heat Pump Water Heater Tour across America — where I visited a bunch of amazing individuals and organizations making heat pump water heaters the de facto hot shower provider of the 21st century. I … [continued]
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Community Solar Still A Bright Spot Amid Trump Turmoil
McDonald’s and Wendy’s franchises in Illinois are pushing the community solar envelope, Trump or no Trump.
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Nickel & the Cleantech Revolution — Plus Alaska Energy Metals’ Role in US Energy Independence
The electric vehicle revolution is genuinely in full swing, with almost one out of every 4 new vehicles having a plug in 2024. The core element of that revolution is the batteries, and the essence of those batteries is a handful of metals. So, the most critical conundrum is how … [continued]
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EGLE report says Michigan on track to meet climate goals
The 2024 annual report says Michigan is on track to meet climate goals such as reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.
Energy Efficient Data Centers Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels
New underground, long duration thermal energy storage systems can help manage skyrocketing energy demand from of data centers in the US.
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Energy sector holds its breath as nuclear power inches forward
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Uncertainty abounds in the energy sector as President Donald Trump returns to office. In his inaugural address on Monday, Trump promised to “revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry.” Trump has already begun the process of reversing Biden-era policies meant to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles and reduce emissions from gas cars.
A rural energy co-op in northern Michigan wants a nuclear revival
The historic restart of a nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake Michigan, and a northern Michigan energy cooperative is playing a major role.
GE Wind Repowering Scheme Puts Wind Whiners To Bed
Wind repowering projects can skim over the obstacles and pitfalls that bedevil new wind farm proposals, adding significant new capacity to the US renewable energy profile.
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Fire At Moss Landing Could Turn Back The Clock On Battery Storage In California
Battery storage got a black eye this week when a 300 MW unit at Moss Landing in California caught fire in spectacular fashion.
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