Workers at one of NextEra Energy’s solar PV plants. Image: NextEra Energy. NextEra Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CF Industries – an ammonia producer – to develop a […]
Europe’s New Tax on Greenhouse Gases
In a first, the European Union is imposing a charge on some high-emissions imports like steel. Here’s what it means. via NYT > Climate and Environment https://ift.tt/CXTdFUr
Here’s Why EV Range Estimates (Esp. Tesla’s) Are Wrong Much Of The Time In The USA
Shortly after I took possession of my Tesla Model Y, my wife and I took a road trip. The car as delivered was rated by the EPA as having 326 miles (525 […]
Is Green Hydrogen Always Green?
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), along with Canadian, EU, and other jurisdictional policies, are incenting a transition to green hydrogen, albeit in different ways and with often foolish use cases. If governmental […]
The EU Just Made Emissions Even More Expensive
The European Union finalized the approval of a carbon tax reform that will see polluting industries face higher costs for continuing to generate emissions and incentivize the switch to wind and solar. Approved by the […]
Batteries battle with spinning machines for key role in 100 pct renewables grid
The transition of Australia’s main grids towards 100 per cent renewables is more than a battle between wind and solar on one hand, and the powerful fossil fuel incumbents on the other […]
Heat Pumps And Hydrogen Fuel – Renewable Energy For Our Future
Heat pumps and hydrogen fuel are being developed as part of the UK’s efforts to transition to a low-carbon economy, and many homeowners are joining in on this change. There are many […]
The Sodium-Ion Battery Is Coming To Production Cars This Year
Lithium is abundant, but difficult to extract and purify for use in batteries. Last year, the price of lithium carbonate peaked at over $80,000 per ton, although it has come down considerably […]
NREL Tapped To Help Electrify 4 Major Freight Corridors
This spring, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $7 million in funding for seven projects focused on creating regional infrastructure plans to support electric charging and hydrogen fueling for medium- and heavy-duty […]
Multifamily buildings: An untapped opportunity for managing load shifts
As energy utilities ramp up their decarbonization and grid reliability efforts, multifamily buildings are an untapped opportunity. That’s why utilities across the country are creating programs that support property owners in making […]
