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DOE’s International Energy Outlook: Wrong on Developing World
Regular readers will remember that I predicted that China would be using 247 quads by 2030, far more than the Department of Energy’s forecast of 163 quads. Is it possible they will be using even more than my pessimistic prediction? “Data from China’s National Bureau of Statistics show the total energy consumed in China in [...]
Electricity: The Key to U.S. Energy’s Future
As we enter 2013, it is clear that electricity is becoming the dominant form of energy that will drive society’s future. Exxon forecasts that between now and 2040, electricity will account for more than half of the growth of global energy demand [1]. And in the U.S., the Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that electricity [...]
How Green Can We Get?
Recently, I’ve been watching Saul Griffith’s “Climate Change Recalculated,” a brilliant talk book about the connection between our individual carbon footprint (he presents his own in precisely measured details) and what it will actually take to power the future with clean energy. I’m coupling that with a read of Amory Lovins’ “Reinventing Fire,” which looks [...]
Energy Benchmarking: $9 Billion Savings Potential
Energy benchmarking can unlock $9 billion in energy savings by 2020, suggests a recent report by the Institute of Market Transformation. Despite our lofty aspirations of energy independence and tackling global climate change, we are only beginning to implement the first step in the multifamily building sector – understanding our energy use. Multifamily housing has [...]
Tesla Superchargers Attack Eastern Seaboard
Which comes first the chicken or the egg? The highway-ready electric vehicle (EV) or the power network that makes highway-distance travel possible. In Tesla Motors’ case it’s happening at the same time. Earlier in 2012 Tesla Motors unveiled the first of its Supercharger photovoltaic-powered electric vehicle (EV) chargers specifically designed to fast charge its new [...]
Solar Crowdfunding: The Next Big Thing
Two of today’s most hottest trends — crowd funding and clean energy — collided into a historic launch as Mosaic opened its solar investment doors to New York and California residents as well as accredited investors from around the country. Mosaic’s mission is one few could argue with: Create abundant clean energy for the people [...]
Arista Power Launches Solarize Genesee Offering
Locals in Genesee County, N.Y. can start the new year off with a nod to the sun, thanks to a new community solar purchasing campaign launched by Arista Power, Inc. Under the Solarize Genesee offering homeowners, businesses, municipalities and more can get a discounted photovoltaic array based on how many choose to participate. Early birds [...]
America Speaks: 57% Want Government to Address Global Warming
Four out of five Americans now believe A recent poll from AP-GFK poll on climate values reveals that four in five Americans believe that “climate change will be a serious problem for the United States if nothing is done about it.” And that’s not all! The poll also found that 57% of Americans think the government should do “a [...]
New Jersey Solar: 2013
In 2012 New Jersey was recognized as the fastest growing market for solar, beating out California, a state more than 20 times its size and traditionally the largest market for solar in the U.S. That may not happen in 2013 as purchase prices for the state’s solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) remain low and incentives [...]