Science Daily: Renewable Energy

MAY 23, 2023

Nontraditional water sources can be deployed to help cope with climate-induced water risks and tackle the increasing water demand for decarbonization of fossil fuel-fired power plants, but that could increase the cost of electricity generation by 8 percent to 10 percent.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 2, 2024

The new action plan supports the deployment of geothermal energy to meet the needs for renewable heating and cooling for individual and collective buildings in Mainland France. The official launch was headed by Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 24, 2023

Natural gas is not cleaner than other fossil fuels and using it instead of coal or oil risks achieving little or no reduction in greenhouse gas effects, says science advisory group the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) in a new report “Future of Gas”.

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The Verge: Energy

MAY 10, 2024

We are excited about this both because it’s very high growth, in demand, but also because it [comes from] companies that generally are very committed to the transformation of their [carbon] footprint.” This can also open up some very cool collaborations. This can also open up some very cool collaborations.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

"Solar plus battery storage can provide value in two ways: first, energy reliability for customers during emergency power outages, and second, during non-emergencies, to help the grid balance demand and generation," said Dawn Weisz, chief executive of California utility MCE, during a breakout session at last week’s virtual VERGE 20 event. .

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Demand for power plummeted as Covid-19 measures kicked in, but levels now look to have returned to that seen last year, according to Cornwall Insight. After the government implemented measures aimed at combating the Covid-19 outbreak in March, demand for electricity in Britain initially fell 15 per cent below 2019 levels.

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The Verge: Energy

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It’s not a question of ‘if,’ it’s just a matter of ‘how soon’” With renewables now the cheapest power source, solar and wind energy are loosening fossil fuels’ grip on the global economy. Demand for coal, oil, and gas is expected to peak this decade, according to the IEA’s new Outlook.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 31, 2021

Those processes use a lot of energy and largely come from fossil fuels; one-third of U.S. A key route to industrial emissions reductions is electrification (replacing industrial fossil fuels with electric alternatives). greenhouse gas emissions come from industry. Start with heat.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

According to the International Energy Agency, global electricity demand rose by more than 6% in 2021, the largest increase since the recovery from the financial crisis in 2010. Due to demand, even with the rapid growth of renewably generated energy, electricity generation from coal and gas is at record levels.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 13, 2020

To transform basic inputs into stuff we need, manufacturers constantly heat (and cool) minerals, ores and other raw materials to extreme temperatures. The world’s kilns, reactors, chillers and furnaces are powered mostly by fossil fuels. . Making natural gas renewable . Covering the U.S.

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Business Green

JANUARY 3, 2023

Even with a huge renewables rollout the world will still not have enough green energy to meet the demands of a growing population - fortunately we have the energy efficiency solutions at hand, writes Danfoss's Martin Rossen. Energy demand is set to explode over the next century.

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Building electrification is a potential game-changer for energy efficiency, demand management, distributed energy and other advanced energy industries, as well as for the broader task of reducing emissions. homes are built with air-source heat pumps instead of fossil-fuel burning systems.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

The news came just two years after the UK celebrated its first full day without burning fossil fuel. At the same time, fossil fuel generation capacity has fallen by a third, as power stations have reached the end of their life or become uneconomical. A constant balancing act.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 16, 2022

They’re the result of bought energy, such as electricity, steam, heat, and cooling. Electricity is generated as power plants burn fossil fuels. Hence, the reporting company doesn’t directly release GHGs from its operations, but is ultimately responsible for such emissions due to the energy demand.

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GreenTechMedia

MAY 13, 2020

Heat makes up 35 percent of global energy consumption, and when it comes to space heating, direct combustion of fossil fuels in buildings plays a dominant role across the globe and is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. Natural gas and fuel oil satisfy 60 percent of heating needs of households in Europe.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The Streets of the Future insight outlines a range of opportunities for communities, including: Smart technology helping people to use less energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. A critical component to transforming our streets is a national effort to improve the energy efficiency and reduce energy demand across the UK’s homes.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 21, 2020

An analysis done by Climate Central shows that demand for air conditioning in the U.S. According to the study, there has been a continued rise in demand for air conditioners in the U.S. The data tracks down air conditioning usage via a measure known as cooling-degree days (CDD). will increase by 59% by the year 2050.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

With a growing global population and increasing demand for protein, this practice has become a vital part of the world’s food production. This paradigm shift is primarily driven by a desire to cater to the increasing global demand for poultry products while ensuring environmental sustainability.

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Business Green

MAY 11, 2022

Other "overly prescriptive or constraining proposals" included ceasing providing finance to fossil fuel companies or directing policy positions or political spending on climate change, it said. °C scenario".

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In order for Europe to wean itself off of Russian and fossil fuel imports, electrification across the sector is key, states Eurelectric’s Power Barometer 2022. To keep up with power demand, annual investments in both generation and distribution grids need to rise above €135 billion ($135.2 Electrify now. Strengthen grids.

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Mr. Sustainability

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Summary - The world needs 384 TWh of energy per day, of which 87% comes from fossil fuels. The entire world needs a total of 384 TWh * of energy per day, of which the majority (87%) comes from fossil fuels. Depending on where and when you live, each sector is responsible for approximately 33% of energy demand.

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DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 16, 2024

A major cold snap led to record electricity usage in the Canadian province of Alberta over the weekend, culminating in demands from provincial utilities to limit consumption. Premiers who support the fossil fuel industry were quick to exploit the emergency for the apparent political advantage.

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GreenTechMedia

AUGUST 14, 2020

this weekend will push California’s grid to the limits, as the state charts a course to eliminating fossil fuel power. The desert environment won’t cool down much at night, so air conditioning load is expected to crank continuously. Peak demand is forecast between 5 and 6 P.M., Untapped resources.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MARCH 20, 2024

“Heat energy located in ice age sediments is one of the possible solutions, in which, if there are suitable geological conditions, it is possible to heat and cool even larger buildings.”

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Very hot and cold conditions can result in increased energy demand for cooling and heating, respectively, and in turn affect wholesale power prices and even result in outages, according to the study. Have you read? In hydro-heavy markets such as South China and Brazil, climate change can impact hydropower supply and strain the system.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

The specialty chemicals industry is unique because products are manufactured according to industry demands. Companies are now making a conscious effort to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels by shifting to solar energy to power manufacturing plants. Applying Green Chemistry To Product Lifecycle.

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Business Green

JULY 18, 2022

As demand for fossil-fuel free heating grows, policymakers and industry need to work together to prep the installation workforce for a major roll out of electric heat pumps, writes Panasonic's Enrique Vilamitjana. The future direction of the Building Regulations has been set to generate increased demand for heat pumps.

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Renewable Energy World

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The research at Ohio University could help transform old fossil fuel sites into clean energy assets, though much work remains to be done. Geologists at Ohio University are exploring the potential to turn abandoned coal mines into sources of carbon-free heating and cooling. Tremendous geothermal potential’.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The need for on-site energy storage and solar-supplemented solutions is also emphasized to reduce demand charges. They must design for the cooling aspects, different connectors, and the battery management system. All of these changes contribute to the cost.

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Low Impact

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Alternative jet fuels or so-called “Sustainable Aviation Fuels” (SAF) are liquid hydrocarbon fuels that can be used with existing aircraft in place of kerosene produced from fossil fuels. The argument is that blending these fuels with fossil fuels would thereby reduce emissions.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2022

Tech startup sustainability demands startup founders, owners, and operators to follow an effective sustainability program. In terms of the environment, research from the Center for Research into Energy Demand Solutions at the University of Sussex (UK) found that working from home can reduce an employee’s emissions by up to 80%.

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GreenTechMedia

JUNE 26, 2020

An American Gas Association study declared that natural gas bans would be “burdensome to consumers and to the economy” and result in a spike in peak electricity demand, a conclusion challenged by clean energy groups. Southern California Gas Co., The costs and benefits of going all-electric. and Berkeley neighbor Oakland, Calif.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 25, 2021

As the global population rises and the global middle class expands, countries and industries are given a unique opportunity to leapfrog stages of development and avoid reliance on fossil fuels altogether. There is an additional focus on providing access to clean and safe cooking fuels to improve emissions, health, and quality of life.

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 25, 2020

Global revenue for home electric heating, cooling, and cooking equipment could increase more than five times by the end of the decade. A recent poll in California underscored the lag in consumer awareness of alternatives to fossil fuel-burning appliances. Lack of consumer awareness, even in California.

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Business Green

APRIL 25, 2022

Two reports out this week have highlighted how developments across 2021 are set to catalyse policy and technological trends that could catalyse the retreat of fossil fuels across the global energy system. At times the fossil fuel economy can seem indefatigable.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The storage sites planned for Blackhillock, Kilmarnock South, and Eccles could shave £1bn off household energy bills over 15 years, while reducing the UK's dependency on fossil fuel imports, it said. If the wind blows and the demand isn't there, then it can't go anywhere," Pearce told the paper. "We

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

That means that these two battery plants offered a compelling enough price to edge out some fossil fuel plants for delivering power on demand. The Maine project will be built between a supply of wind power across the Canadian border and the demand center of the greater Boston area.

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