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Hydrogen as part of Canada’s energy transition

Clean Energy Canada

Hydrogen produced from renewable electricity (wind, solar, hydropower, tidal, etc.) Hydrogen from other non-emitting sources—such as nuclear power—does not currently have an established colour designation. In 2017, the Canadian hydrogen and fuel cell sector had revenues of $207 million and provided over 1,600 jobs in Canada.

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Examining the Limits of ‘Energy Return on Investment’

GreenTechMedia

In his 2017 book on EROI, subtitled "A Unifying Principle for Biology, Economics and Sustainability," Hall details how advanced societies require a surplus of energy to sustain the multitude of non-energy-producing activities that take place in modern life.

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Ameren Missouri Looks to Harness Wind, Solar and Batteries With $7.6B ‘Smart Energy Plan’

GreenTechMedia

Unlike most utility grid modernization plans, however, Ameren Missouri’s plan also includes $1 billion for wind power. Ameren first outlined its goal in 2017 to acquire 700 megawatts of wind by the end of 2020, and has lined up two projects it hopes to acquire by year’s end, at a cost of about $1.2

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The 5 Biggest US Utilities Committing to Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

GreenTechMedia

Georgia Power’s latest IRP plans to add 2,260 MW of wind, solar and biomass and 80 MW of battery storage, boost its hydropower capacity and shutter five coal plants. Nuclear power plays a large role in PSEG’s carbon-reduction plans. Xcel Energy. Public Service Enterprise Group.

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SUN DAY says data show renewables could meet 33% of need by 2030…and maybe more

Renewable Energy World

EIA’s most recent “ Electric Power Monthly ” report reveals that renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) provided 22.5% In April 2011, solar and wind accounted for 3.74% of the nation’s generating capacity while hydropower, biomass, and geothermal accounted for 10.23%.

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Part 2: Revisiting the Key Findings of an influential Carbon Trading and Environmental Equity Study – Additional Details

Low Carbon Prosperity

The largest and one of the fastest emissions growing sectors in the study, power sector emissions were skewed by low availability of zero-carbon resources, including below average hydropower availability and the unexpected shutdown in 2012 of the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant. and PM10 following its 2013 introduction.”

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Part 2: Revisiting the Key Findings of an influential Carbon Trading and Environmental Equity Study – Additional Details

Low Carbon Prosperity

The largest and one of the fastest emissions growing sectors in the study, power sector emissions were skewed by low availability of zero-carbon resources, including below average hydropower availability and the unexpected shutdown in 2012 of the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant. and PM10 following its 2013 introduction.”

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