Texas cold snap highlights need for improved power systems
With extreme weather events rising in frequency, the need for a prepared modern energy grid grows.
Mar 14, 2022
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Energy communities bring renewable power to the people
Traditional energy production in advanced economies involves the importation of large amounts of oil and gas from a small number of suppliers. Renewable energy systems under new community ownership structures are being pioneered ...
Jun 9, 2022
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New methodology reveals health, climate impacts of reducing buildings' energy use
Increasing energy efficiency in buildings can save money—and it can also decrease the carbon emissions and air pollution that lead to climate change and health harms. But the climate and health benefits of reducing buildings' ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Could a giant solar array in the Sahara resolve our energy needs?
Renewable energy is an essential factor in Europe's goal of becoming the first carbon-neutral continent. The climate crisis and the soaring price of natural gas have placed renewed emphasis on the need to transition to a ...
Dec 19, 2022
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A new sustainable solution for energy needs
Energy consumption has been on the rise globally, despite efforts to increase energy efficiency. With limited resources and negative environmental and social impacts associated with traditional energy production, researchers ...
Jan 16, 2023
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Housing prices decline within mile of solar energy arrays
A study of the impact of utility scale solar power installations on nearby housing prices by University of Rhode Island economists found that house prices within a mile of a Rhode Island or Massachusetts solar array declined ...
Sep 30, 2020
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Community solar could provide an economic a path forward
A new report released by the UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) gives a positive outlook for proponents of community solar initiatives.
Feb 11, 2021
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As NZ gets serious about climate change, can electricity replace fossil fuels in time?
As fossil fuels are phased out over the coming decades, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) suggests electricity will take up much of the slack, powering our vehicle fleet and replacing coal and gas in industrial processes.
Feb 16, 2021
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Tackling climate change with social science
Tackling the climate challenge is requiring everyone to change the way we think about our homes, our lifestyles, and our investments. Australians are embracing the energy transition, with rooftop solar now contributing 11.2% ...
May 8, 2024
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A climate-neutral future for converted LNG terminals?
The construction of new LNG terminals with the aim of reducing energy dependence on Russian natural gas raises concerns that the associated fossil fuel infrastructure could hinder the transition of the energy system to renewable ...
Nov 3, 2022
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