Tue.May 14, 2019

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Nuclear Waste Disposal -- Isn't Science Supposed To Reduce The Uncertainty?

Jim Conca

If science is supposed to reduce uncertainty in making important decisions for our society, why did we pick a rock for deep geologic nuclear waste disposal that has so many uncertainties? Because science wasn’t what those politicians used to choose Yucca Mt.

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Climate Action in the Pacific Northwest

E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs

Washington State’s legislature ended the 2019 session by passing a strong suite of climate policies, sending Gov. Jay Inslee a number of bills that place the state in a true leadership position in clean energy. Successful policies of note include bills focused on 100 percent clean electricity (SB 5116), super pollutant mitigation (HB 1112), building decarbonization (HB1257), EV incentives (HB 2042), and energy efficiency (HB 1444).

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Looking For A Long-Term Career? Here’s Why Clean Energy’s A Good Place To Start

Jigar Shah

What constitutes a “career” has changed drastically over the years. With the rise of the gig economy, especially, the days are gone where an employee would work for only a few companies over their entire career. Gone are pensions, corporate ladders, and even the security of saving reliably for retirement. Many prominent companies are trying desperately to hire people as contractors and prove that they are not employees.

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[Blog] Avoid These Pitfalls When Installing HVAC Sensors

Home Energy

Modern HVAC systems are getting smarter, which means they need sensors to tell them when to keep the house cool and when to let the temperature climb a little bit to save power when no one is home. These sensors serve a specific purpose, but they can be tricky to.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Looking For A Long-Term Career? Here’s Why Clean Energy’s A Good Place To Start

Jigar Shah

What constitutes a “career” has changed drastically over the years. With the rise of the gig economy, especially, the days are gone where an employee would work for only a few companies over their entire career. Gone are pensions, corporate ladders, and even the security of saving reliably for retirement. Many prominent companies are trying desperately to hire people as contractors and prove that they are not employees.

Energy 40