Since 2009, the Obama Administration has been using the “social cost of carbon” (SCC) in cost-benefit analyses to justify regulations that reduce the use of energy from oil, coal, and natural gas. […]
The Use of the Social Cost of Carbon, So Far
Graph of the Day: Burning the carbon sink
My home is burning at the moment. Not the bricks and mortar I live in here in the UK, but the place I call home. The coastal region of New South Wales. […]
New Optimism for a Cleantech Future
If you’ve not been paying much attention to cleantech in the last little while, it’s time to sit up and take notice — because post-Solyndra, cleantech has been quietly gaining momentum. We had […]
Gulf nations beginning to prove their solar demand is no mirage
High profile solar developments have taken place recently in Dubai, Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as lofty ambitions begin to bear fruit. via News – PV-Tech http://www.pv-tech.org/news/gulf_nations_beginning_to_prove_their_solar_demand_is_no_mirage/
Fracking Goes To Sea: California Regulators Startled To Learn Of Offshore Hydraulic Fracturing
It still surprises many Americans when they learn that California, a state with perhaps the greenest of environmental reputations, remains home to offshore oil and gas production in waters better known for […]
Storage as a Service: Stem Offers Customer-Sited Batteries With No Money Down
Stem sells its battery energy storage system as a way to reduce electricity bills. Now it can offer commercial customers a new option: no money down. The Millbrae, Calif.-based startup today announced […]
[Closed] DISCUSSION: History Contradicts the U.S.’s ‘All of the Above’ Energy Strategy
I hope you’re sitting down. Republicans and Democrats agree on something, at least nominally. It’s called an “all of the above” energy policy. That phrase occurs in both White House policy pronouncements […]
The Revolution will be Analyzed
The onus of proof falls on the innovator. Hard work, uncompromising integrity, and unassailable analytics are required to attract and retain the attention of serious people.
Energy intensity is a misleading metric in the fight against climate change.
It is widely assumed that over the coming decades, increased energy efficiency will help the world meet its energy needs and reduce carbon emissions. That may be true, but recent research suggests […]
Consumer Engagement: Utilities Can Make it Happen
I had the opportunity to sit in on some presentations at the Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative on the subject of consumer engagement. One interesting presentations was given by some representatives of PEPCO, […]
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