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Fossil Fuels Dominate Primary Energy Consumption
Coal, natural gas, and oil accounted for 87 percent of global primary energy consumption in 2012, as the growth of worldwide energy use continued to … Fossil Fuels Dominate Primary Energy ConsumptionRead more
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World’s energy systems vulnerable to climate impacts
Rising sea levels, extremes of weather and an increase in the frequency of droughts and floods will all play havoc with the world’s energy systems … World’s energy systems vulnerable to climate impactsRead more
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Vermont expands solar net metering
Bad news for the polluter-funded American Legislative Exchange Council, but wonderful news for the planet. In 2012 and 2013, ALEC tried to roll back states’ … Vermont expands solar net meteringRead more
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Energy Storage Hits the Rails Out West
What is over 4 miles long, is full of dirt and has a potential power output of 50 megawatts? If you’re stumped, don’t worry—not many … Energy Storage Hits the Rails Out WestRead more
Posted inEnergy / Renewable / Tidal Power / ToMl
Maine Launches the First Commercial Tidal Power Project in the US
Each day, 100 billion tons of water flow in and out of the Bay of Fundy between Maine and Canada with the force of 8,000 … Maine Launches the First Commercial Tidal Power Project in the USRead more
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Renewable power In January 2013
According to the latest “Energy Infrastructure Update” report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of Energy Projects, 1,231 MW of new in-service electrical generating … Renewable power In January 2013Read more
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More efficient means more consuming
Analysis from EIA’s most recent Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) shows that U.S. homes built in 2000 and later consume only 2% more energy on … More efficient means more consumingRead more
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How Renewable Energy Is Becoming Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels
Something interesting is happening in Australia. A new study by the research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance has found that unsubsidized renewable energy is now … How Renewable Energy Is Becoming Cheaper Than Fossil FuelsRead more
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Renewable energy now cheaper than new fossil fuels in Australia
Unsubsidised renewable energy is now cheaper than electricity from new-build coal- and gas-fired power stations in Australia, according to new analysis from research firm Bloomberg … Renewable energy now cheaper than new fossil fuels in AustraliaRead more