As the planet reaches 9 billion people by 2050, technologies that reduce energy and water needs for farming will become increasingly important. A Silicon Valley startup called mOasis is working on materials […]
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Residential Energy Consumption Survey data show decreased energy consumption per household
Total U.S. energy consumption in homes has remained relatively stable for many years as increased energy efficiency has offset the increase in the number and average size of housing units, according to […]
Climate-Themed Bond Market Hits $174 Billion
The climate-themed bond market is much broader and deeper than previously thought, with $174 billion worth of bonds outstanding, according to a report commissioned by the HSBC Climate Change Center of Excellence. […]
Desalination: Energy Hog No More?
Desalination has long been the domain of arid, energy-rich states like those in the Persian Gulf thanks to its high-energy footprint. But as populations have boomed, as climate change makes water supplies […]
Reserve electric generating capacity helps keep the lights on
The electricity utility industry employs a simple strategy for maintaining reliability: always have more supply available than may be required. Yet it can be difficult to forecast future electricity demand, and building […]
Emissions Fell Under Cap and Trade Program, Report Says
The cap and trade system known as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative announced on Monday that carbon dioxide emissions from power plants in the nine participating states on the East Coast fell […]
Current and Projected Costs for Biofuels from Algae and Pyrolysis
The presentation explored the question of whether the U.S. government is spending money on the right technology pathways. Costs were presented for biofuel produced from pyrolysis, algae, Fischer-Tropsch (FT), and methanol-to-gasoline (MTG) […]
Hydrogen Without The High Cost
Hydrogen gas is seen by some as the holy grail of alternative fuels. It is clean, it is green, and it is plentiful. However it is also expensive to make thanks to […]
Domestic Oil Drilling Won’t Lower The Price At The Pump For Americans
The numbers are in thanks to The Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and it is (still) obvious that “Drill Baby Drill” will not do much to save American’s money on the high cost […]
Electric Cars: Some Are Real, Most Are Only ‘Compliance Cars’
Since last year, you’ve likely heard a lot about electric cars. You’ll hear much more in the years to come. But whether you’re a fan or a foe, understand this: A few […]
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