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U.S. CO2 Emissions Rise As Nuclear Power Plants Close

Jim Conca

Closing nuclear power plants ahead of schedule is a bad idea if you care about the environment, if you care about carbon emissions. That’s because nuclear is the best source of low-C energy and actually produces most of our low-C electricity, over 800 billion kWhs – twice as much as all renewables.

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ROI and KPIs: How to Design and Manage Successful DR Programs

AutoGrid

Part 2: ROI and KPIs: How to Design and Manage Successful DR Programs. In part two of our BYOT series, we first explore the economic value of implementing a BYOT program from a utility perspective. Next we dive into the success measures of a DR program. Then we wrap up with the role of BYOT in both the short- and long-term utility planning cycles. What is the economic value of BYOT?

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How Do Solar Panels Work?

Mosaic

Solar panels convert the sunlight hitting your roof directly into electricity. But how do they actually work with your home electrical system? Let’s follow the journey of a beam of sunlight to your power outlet. Solar Cells and the Photovoltaic Effect. The basic unit of a solar panel is a solar cell, which consists of two layers of silicon-based semiconductor wafers.

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California Court of Appeal Agrees Two Activities Constitute One CEQA Project

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

CEQA Case Report: Understanding the Judicial Landscape for Development [I]. By Christopher W. Garrett , Daniel Brunton , James Erselius , and Derek Galey. In a published decision issued June 12, 2018, County of Ventura v. City of Moorpark , Case No. B282466, the California Court of Appeal rejected part of the County of Ventura and the City of Fillmore’s (Petitioners’) appeal and affirmed the trial court’s decision that a beach restoration project undertaken by Broad Beach Geologic Hazard Abateme

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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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ROI and KPIs: How to Design and Manage Successful DR Programs

AutoGrid

Part 2: ROI and KPIs: How to Design and Manage Successful DR Programs. In part two of our BYOT series, we first explore the economic value of implementing a BYOT program from a utility perspective. Next we dive into the success measures of a DR program. Then we wrap up with the role of BYOT in both the short- and long-term utility planning cycles. What is the economic value of BYOT?

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California Court of Appeal Agrees Two Activities Constitute One CEQA Project

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

CEQA Case Report: Understanding the Judicial Landscape for Development [I]. By Christopher W. Garrett , Daniel Brunton , James Erselius , and Derek Galey. In a published decision issued June 12, 2018, County of Ventura v. City of Moorpark , Case No. B282466, the California Court of Appeal rejected part of the County of Ventura and the City of Fillmore’s (Petitioners’) appeal and affirmed the trial court’s decision that a beach restoration project undertaken by Broad Beach Geologic Hazard Abateme

Policy 40