As the world welcomes innovative technologies, they could spur a sharp spike in energy consumption if not regulated appropriately. A wide range of industries, including the energy sector, is looking to artificial […]
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Electric vehicles and hybrids grow to a record-high 18% of U.S. light-duty vehicle sales
Sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric vehicles (BEV) in the United States rose to 17.7% of new light-duty vehicle sales in third-quarter 2023, according to data from Wards Intelligence. Sales of […]
Could Biden’s Clean Energy Push Be a Victim of Its Success?
Thanks to the president’s signature legislation, solar energy manufacturing is booming in Georgia, a key state in the 2024 election. But the industry now worries that it could be too much and […]
Why Nuclear Power Expansion Predictions Failed
A University of Reading team of researchers looked back at a model that predicted nuclear power would expand dramatically in order to assess the efficacy of energy policies implemented today. Results published […]
Greenpeace Slams China and Oil Majors for “Greenwashing” LNG With Carbon Offsets
Chinese state energy giants have emerged as major buyers of the so-called “carbon neutral LNG” which uses carbon offsets to greenwash imports of the fuel, Greenpeace said in a report on Monday. […]
Integrated system planning — starting the journey
Decarbonization and clean energy commitments are driving ever-increasing complexity in utility infrastructure planning. The proliferation of renewables and distributed energy resources (DER), anticipated wide-spread electrification, and regional gas availability constraints need to […]
Regulating Technological Complexity
Regulating Technological Complexity The Supreme Court and some on the political right wing are trying to limit the ability of administrative agencies to regulate private actions unless those actions are specifically identified […]
Canadian province will spend over $16 million on hydrogen trucks
British Columbia will be funding a pilot project to replace diesel in the transportation sector. The Canadian province of British Columbia has announced its intentions to fund a CAD$16.5 million (about USD$12 […]
Hard Truths About Green Industrial Policy
The revival of industrial policy is based on the logic that targeted investment in green manufacturing and energy will boost economic activity, create well-paying jobs, and usher in a low-carbon economy. But […]
New Zero-Emissions Ferry For San Francisco Bay
If you have ever ridden a ferry in the San Francisco Bay, you know it can be one of the most pleasant commuting experiences. You’re out on the water with enjoyable and […]