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Deep Geothermal Energy Production Progress in Utah
Mark Z. Jacobson has proposed converting the entire energy production of the world to clean energy. He regards “Wind, Water, and Solar” (WWS) as the only methods that can do this practically, quickly, and economically. Of those, hydroelectric power is the only relatively continuous source, but it cannot be easily … [continued]
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Trump Assault On NEPA Will Sow Chaos And Is Doomed To Fail
Getting rid of NEPA will take more than an executive order, it will take an act of Congress. Press releases and tantrums won’t do it.
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How Trump’s trade war could impact US electricity prices — and state climate plans
By Zoya Teirstein
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On Tuesday, President Donald Trump initiated a trade war with Canada and Mexico, America’s two largest trading partners. Following through on weeks of threats, he imposed 25 percent tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada and a lower 10 percent tariff on imports of Canadian energy resources.
In Solar vs. Gas Matchup, It Was Energy Storage That Killed The Beast
Researchers are zeroing in on the value of utility-scale energy storage systems as a replacement for gas peaker plants and other grid services.
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Renewables Or Fossil Fuels: Which Are, Ultimately, More Efficient?
Definitions for “efficiency” vary depending on the context of energy discussions. Opinions range widely. Which is more efficient for a nation: renewables or fossil fuels? For advocates of fossil fuel power, global primary energy consumption hit historic highs in 2023, the hottest year on record, with oil and coal dominating … [continued]
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