When civil rights advocates grew restless because of President Richard Nixon’s right-wing rhetoric on the issue of desegregation, then-Attorney General John Mitchell told them, ”Watch what we do, not what we say.”Those […]
Chinese Coal Demand Slows Putting Coal Producers at Risk
China’s determined efforts to reduce coal consumption will slow the growth of global coal demand over the next five years, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. China will […]
The long term storage challenge – batteries not included
There is a lot of focus on the ability of battery storage to shift peaks and store energy for hours, or even days. But energy systems with high renewables penetration will need […]
Analysis: Clouds over Hawaii’s rooftop solar growth hint at U.S. battle
(Reuters) – When Gloria Adams signed a contract to install a rooftop solar power system on her Oahu home in late August, she looked forward to lower electric bills and a return […]
40 percent of U.S. households could switch to a plug-in hybrid without changing their routine
One of the enduring myths about electric vehicles is that they’re totally impractical. via Grist http://grist.org/list/40-percent-of-u-s-households-could-switch-to-a-plug-in-hybrid-without-changing-their-routine/?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feed
EOS: utility scale battery storage competitive with gas
EOS says the cost of battery storage is falling quicker than most expect and could be competitive with gas-fired generation soon. via Renew Economy http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/eos-utility-scale-battery-storage-competitive-with-gas-36444?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eos-utility-scale-battery-storage-competitive-with-gas-36444
A Novel Heat Pump Designed To Chill Your Beer And Wine
For decades now, refrigerators and air conditioners have largely run on compressors that can be quite noisy and a compound that can deplete the ozone. Replacing both would be a feat if […]
UBS: Utilities face “perfect storm” from renewables, storage
UBS analysts suggest energy utilities in Europe, north America and Australia are facing a “perfect storm” from the falling costs of renewables, energy efficiency and falling demand, and may not be able […]
Could 2014 be the year of the battery?
The growing role of renewables makes battery storage the best option for grid support and peak power supply. Australia, more than most, stands to benefit. via Renew Economy http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/could-2014-be-the-year-of-the-battery-47291?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=could-2014-be-the-year-of-the-battery-47291
Tech Talk – The IEA World Energy Outlook
via Bit Tooth Energy http://bittooth.blogspot.com/2013/12/tech-talk-iea-world-energy-outlook.html
Prometheus Institute 