Author: Daren Wang
World Energy Outlook 2023: Clean Energy Revolution Gathers Momentum What will it look like to actually reach our net zero goals? How will the world’s economy react? What do we need to do to make it happen? When we buy a shiny new EV or install a heat pump to keep our home warm without…
Copenhagen’s Newest Tourist Attraction: CopenHill – The Green Ski Slope Above a Power Plant “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is a proverb going back to England in the 16th century, but in 21st century Denmark, one city’s trash is also its source of heat, electricity, recreation and tourist dollars. Copenhagen, the Danish capital,…
The U.S. moves to save its grid With the International Energy Agency proclaiming that solar electricity is the cheapest form of energy in history(1) and will only get cheaper, the real challenge to transitioning to a renewable energy economy is shifting that affordable energy to where and when it’s needed. Making renewable energy available when…
Discover how the Biden Administration’s $7 billion investment in seven “clean hydrogen hubs” is a significant step towards a sustainable, low-carbon energy future. These hubs, supported by state governments and private companies, aim to revolutionize hydrogen production and usage in various industries, contributing to the fight against climate change. A recent Nature Physics op-ed takes…
Vermont Utility Proposes Revolutionary Approach to Ensure Reliable Electricity Supply Vermont’s Green Mountain Power has updated Herbert Hoover’s famous promise of “a chicken in every pot” for the 21st century with “A battery for every home.” And it just might work. In a groundbreaking departure from traditional utility practices, Green Mountain Power, a Vermont-based electric…
The future is already here. It’s in Norway. Ninety-three. 93. Seven less than 100. That’s the number of gasoline-fueled automobiles sold throughout the entire country of Norway in September. Combined with another 190 diesel vehicles, they made up less than 3% of total sales. (1) In that same month, EVs and plug-in hybrids accounted for…
Winter Storm Elliott brought the electricity grid to the brink of collapse. On Christmas Eve of 2022, the Eastern United States was gripped by Winter Storm Elliott, a catastrophic cold wave that killed hundreds and caused power outages throughout the region. But it could have been much worse. Even as people huddled in their homes…
EVs are set for exponential growth in the next few years. Also, why Terra CO2’s climate-friendly concrete is a big deal. If you don’t already own an EV, chances are good that you will soon. Do you feel like you’re seeing more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road lately? According to a new report from…
Maine’s quick adoption of heat pumps proves they’re ready for cold climates. Also, LEDs have rapidly decreased how much energy we need to power our lights. Is America finally ready to embrace heat pumps? In the wake of the scorching summer of 2023 and increasing concerns about climate change, many homeowners are searching for ways…
The IRA is reshaping the American economy and reinvigorating manufacturing. Also, Enphase has opened three U.S. manufacturing facilities already this summer. On the first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act A little over one year ago, on August 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, ushering in a new…
Recycling plastic back into fuel may have just gotten a lot more cost effective. Also, is carbon capture a good idea? Can you run your car on a Coke bottle? Few things make environmentalists throw up their hands in despair more than plastic. Plastic waste is everywhere—we even have microplastics in our bloodstreams. (1) And…
As we add more solar to our grid, flattening the duck curve is becoming a bigger challenge. Also, Montana kids win a big lawsuit against their own state in a precedent-setting case. What is the duck curve and what can you do about it? For much of America, ducks are seen as cute waterfowl that…
