Tag: Renewable Energy Policy
California is Driving Away Its Energy Sector
On October 16, 2024, the refiner Phillips 66 announced that it will cease operations at its Los Angeles-area…
Can energy-rich Pennsylvania chart a path toward decarbonization?
The one thing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump seem to agree on is that the road to the…
Hydrogen Integration | Energy Central
Hydrogen Integration   The lack of adequate hydrogen infrastructure is a critical challenge impairing the development of…
How Connected are Climate Change and Mental Health?
Yesterday I started a dive into a recent study that claimed widespread climate anxiety among young Americans. If…
The Impact of Advanced Conductors on Electric Power Transmission Projects
Introduction As the demand for reliable and efficient electric power transmission continues to grow, the choice of conductors…
Energy: in Brazil what are our priorities?
Energy: in Brazil what are our priorities?Perhaps the most appropriate title for this post would be: what should…
South Africa Begins Construction on 103 MW Mogobe Battery Project
In a notable development for renewable energy in South Africa, construction is set to kick off on the…
Solar Is the Largest Source of New U.S. Generating Capacity for the 12th Month in a Row and Provided 99.6% of Capacity Additions in August Alone.
A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data newly released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)…
Planning and Protection Approach to Substation Physical Security
Physical attacks on electrical substations in December 2022 have escalated alarms about the vulnerability of the power grid.…
Case Study: Spatial Analysis Reduces Wildfire Risk for Electric Customers
Clatskanie People's Utility District (CPUD) serves approximately 4,600 customers in heavily wooded northern Oregon adjacent to the Columbia…
Electric Vehicles and the Future of Car Rentals
The world is witnessing a significant transformation in the transportation sector, with electric vehicles (EVs) at the forefront…
Increasing the efficiency of hydropower plants with utility-scale batteries
Utility-scale batteries can revolutionize how we harness renewable power. Coupled with wind and solar, these batteries could increase…