Numerous studies tell us that 100% renewables is possible, and cost effective. But how to structure an energy market where there is no fuel cost? Germany is already grappling with this dilemma, […]
The U.S. cities leading the decline in driving
Several may surprise you. via Grist http://grist.org/cities/the-u-s-cities-leading-the-decline-in-driving/?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feed
OPEC, Foreseeing No Glut, Keeps Oil Production Level Steady
The big exporters, meeting in Vienna, saw no reason to make changes that would affect prices, which have held relatively high this year. via NYT > Environment http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/05/business/energy-environment/opec-to-keep-oil-production-at-current-levels.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Gas furnace efficiency has large implications for residential natural gas use
About 40% of the energy delivered to the residential sector is attributed to space heating, and natural gas- and propane-fired furnaces account for almost half of that, making them a large target […]
‘Let them eat coal’: Why cheap, dirty fuels aren’t a meal ticket for developing countries
Bjorn Lomborg thinks Africa just needs more fossil fuels. Luckily, Africans already know what’s best for them. via Grist http://grist.org/climate-energy/let-them-eat-coal-why-cheap-dirty-fuels-arent-a-meal-ticket-for-developing-countries/?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feed
Citing Cost Concerns, Shell Will Not Build Gulf Coast Plant
After two years of research, the company said a plant that would convert natural gas to liquids would have cost more than $20 billion. via NYT > Environment http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/06/business/energy-environment/citing-cost-concerns-shell-will-not-build-gulf-coast-plant.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
SolarCity Offers Power Storage to Lower Customers’ Utility Bills
SolarCity Corp., the second largest U.S. solar company by market value, is offering power-storage systems to commercial customers that will reduce utility bills and provide electricity during blackouts. via Solar Energy News […]
Five Major Oil Companies Are Prepared to Pay Price on Carbon
(New York Times) More than two dozen of the nation’s biggest corporations, including the five major oil companies, are planning their future growth on the expectation that the government will force them to pay […]
Natural gas use for power generation falls as industrial sector’s use continues to rise – Today in Energy – U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
For the first eleven months of 2013, natural gas consumption in the electric power sector was below 2012 levels because of relatively higher natural gas prices compared with coal prices, and cooler […]
Wind Picks Up as Coal Declines in the Midwest
At first glance, a new chart from the U.S. Energy Information Administration suggests that coal is not just king in the Midwest’s electricity mix, but still reigns with an iron grip. Look […]
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