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Why Oil Demand Won’t Follow Coal’s Death Spiral

R-Squared Energy

Since the peak in 2007, coal consumption in the U.S. Since 2007, consumption of renewable power in the U.S. rose by 349 terawatt-hours (TWh) from 2007 to 2018. Since coal’s peak demand year of 2007, carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. But Norway’s oil demand has been slow to respond. with EVs hitting a 4.2%

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Flexible futures: New tool calculates benefits of demand response and energy optimisation services

Business Green

The Energy Opportunity Calculator, designed by energy tech specialists GridBeyond, enables firms to calculate potential financial benefits from adopting demand response and energy optimisation services. Named the Energy Opportunity Calculator , the free to access tool was designed by energy tech specialist GridBeyond and released last week.

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2020 SEPA data shows impact of COVID-19 on Scottish emissions

Envirotec Magazine

This reduction continues the decreasing trend seen over the last 13 years, with an overall drop of around 60% since 2007. The latest data reveals greenhouse gas emissions fell by 6% between 2019 and 2020. Note: change values given are based on raw figures as used in the Statistic; remainder of table gives rounded totals. Impact of COVID-19.

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Fossil fuel power generation has peaked worldwide, think tanks claim

Business Green

Non-OECD countries, as well as Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Costa Rica, have no need to build up significant fossil fuel infrastructure in order to meet growing domestic demand for electricity, the report argues, as green alternatives such as wind and solar are far cheaper and offer better economic outcomes.

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Energy-related carbon emissions fell in 2020, EIA says

Renewable Energy World

EIA cited lower energy demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as continuing changes in the electricity generation fuel mix. Although people stayed home more often in 2020, a warmer-than-average winter led to a lower demand for heat. EIA said lower natural gas prices were offset by a warmer winter, prompting less demand for heat.

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Li-ion battery risks reduced by VOC sensors

Envirotec Magazine

In 2006 and 2007, for example, millions of laptops and mobile phones were recalled due to safety fears relating to their Li-ion batteries, and in 2013, a Boeing 787 was grounded following electrical issues with the Li-ion battery in the aircraft’s auxiliary power unit.

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Catalytic Converter Theft: Explained

Hydrogen Fuel News

These steps not only safeguard your property but also contribute to reducing the demand that fuels this type of crime. Engrave your vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate number onto the catalytic converter to make it easier to identify if stolen.