Tag Archives: United States

Can Geothermal Ever Become the Norm?

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Saving the planet through sustainable lifestyle changes is at the top of everyone’s mind. It’s why so many people recycle and minimize their petrol purchases – but they may not know much about the most significant potential energy source for humanity’s future. Read on to learn whether geothermal can ever become the norm and why so many people agree it …

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Are Electric Cars Becoming More Affordable Today?

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Electric cars are becoming more popular each year. This is especially true as gas prices continue to rise and governments offer more incentives for people to switch to more environmentally conscious means of transportation. However, while electric cars aren’t a fresh concept like they were several years ago, does that mean that electric cars are now becoming more affordable? In …

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Encouraging Your Community to Conserve Energy and Reduce Waste

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The world has changed drastically since Covid-19 was first detected. And as the global pandemic looks to reach endemic status, humanity must make some tough choices, while acknowledging how modern life has impacted the natural world.   The connection between the natural world and human activities has become more apparent than ever. A 2020 World Economic Forum study concluded that human …

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Why Does a New Startup Want Renewable Energy to Take Flight?

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In the 2014 Disney movie “Big Hero Six,” the futuristic setting of San Fransokyo is powered by a sky full of kite-shaped flying wind turbines that hover in the air above homes and businesses. This might seem like a flight of fancy — pun intended. However, in spaces that get a lot of wind and don’t have enough square footage …

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How Has Urbanization Affected the Power Industry?

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Over the last century, humanity has become more urbanized than ever before. According to a 2019 Reuters report, more than half the world’s population now lives in an urban area. And increased urbanization has numerous side effects, including rising energy demand and costs. Large amounts of power are required to keep cities running, meaning that urban life is significantly more …

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Will lithium be our next energy crisis? 

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As the world transitions to electric vehicles, the race is on to lock down the U.S. domestic supply of this crucial mineral The electric vehicle (EV) revolution has begun. Globally, 27 percent of all passenger vehicles are  forecasted to be EV by 2030. Ford has announced its plan to lead the charge by investing $11.4 billion1 in EV production. GM …

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H2 Clipper Granted U.S. Patent for “Lighter-Than-Air” Dirigible Design, Advancing the Company’s Mission to Accelerate the Hydrogen Economy 

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H2 Clipper, Inc., an aerospace and alternative energy company developing uniquely capable hydrogen-powered dirigibles, announces that it was granted US Patent 11,066,145 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).  The patent, entitled “Method and Apparatus for Lighter-Than-Air Airship with Improved Structure and Delivery System,” covers an improved structural and delivery system for H2 Clipper’s “lighter-than-air” airships, which will …

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Secretary Haaland, CEQ Chair Mallory Highlight Offshore Wind Developments in California with Federal, Tribal, State and Local Officials

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EUREKA, Calif. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory were in Eureka, Calif., today with U.S. Representative Jared Huffman, California Energy Commissioner Karen Douglas, Tribal leaders and community officials to discuss offshore wind opportunities that will create jobs and strengthen the local economy. Secretary Haaland and the group toured the …

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Debunking Four Myths About Solar Energy Farms

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By Nathan Fabrick Solar energy is poised to become an important part of America’s new energy supply as the country is preparing to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy within the next few decades. President Biden wants the United States to achieve a 50-52 percent reduction from 2005 levels in economy-wide net greenhouse gas pollution in 2030. Within the mix …

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How Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades Pay for Themselves

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Around 40% of annual energy consumption in the United States is attributed to homes and commercial businesses. That means the average American spends around $2000 each year to keep their home appliances and electricity running. But how much of that $2000 is wasted? It turns out the answer is quite a bit. Air drafts, outdated HVAC systems, and other waste …

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Clean Energy Now Employs 3 Million Americans

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  Clean energy sees first recorded drop in overall jobs, yet policies hold promise for unparalleled growth in years ahead Sector recovered 300,000 jobs since unemployment peaked in Q2 Clean vehicles and wind energy finish year in the positive, despite early losses WASHINGTON, DC (April 19, 2021) – Clean energy jobs surged nearly 11 percent in the second half of 2020 …

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Waga Energy to deploy its break-through landfill renewable natural gas technology in Quebec

QUEBEC, April 13, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Waga Energy, the European leader in landfill gas-to- renewable natural gas (RNG) technology, has been enlisted by The Mauricie Residual Materials Management Board (RGMRM) to deploy its innovative gas upgrading solution at the Saint-Étienne-des-Grès landfill, in Quebec. The green gas produced will be purchased by Énergir, the largest gas distribution company in the …

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PRESIDENT BIDEN’S AMERICAN JOBS PLAN WILL HELP TRANSFORM THE ENERGY SECTOR AND KICK START OUR ECONOMY INTO HIGH GEAR

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Transforming the Nation’s Electrical Grid Will Put Money Back into Consumer Pocketbooks, Boost the Economy and Reduce Harmful Emissions Washington, D.C. — Earlier this week, President Biden announced his American Jobs Plan, a sweeping $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs package that would reshape the American economy by making the biggest investment in our nation’s systems in decades.  In response, Consumer …

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California Increased Its Renewable Energy Production by 65.2%

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One of the most significant trends over the last decade for the economy, society, geopolitics, and the environment has been the rise of renewable energy. Fossil fuels have been the basis of the industrial economy for generations, powering tremendous economic growth but with dangerous consequences for the environment and public health. With the dramatic expansion of renewable energy technologies over …

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SolarWindow Achieves 12-Fold Increase in Rapid Prototyping of Electricity-Generating Glass & Plastics

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SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. (Symbol: WNDW) today reported a 500% increase in prototyping and testing speed; 12-fold increase in testing capacity and output; and 20-times reduction in material costs. Engineers attribute these record results to the Company’s new ‘high-output platform’ for lab-scale prototyping of SolarWindow electricity-generating plastics and glass for commercial building windows, transportation, greenhouses, and other applications.The SolarWindow breakthrough announced …

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EV Charging Stations

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Blink Sells or Deploys 539 EV Charging Stations Across 24 States and 4 Countries During Summer Covid-19 Lockdown New Equipment Installations Expand the Company’s Footprint in Major and Emerging EV Markets Miami Beach, FL, Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment …

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Nobel prize winning inventor of the lithium-ion battery has his eyes set on the next big breakthrough in energy storage

Austin, Texas: At the ripe age of 98, Dr. John Goodenough, professor in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) and inventor of the lithium-ion battery, is looking towards future energy storage solutions through a newly launched partnership with Energy Exploration Technologies (EnergyX). Earlier this year, Goodenough, along with several members of his lab …

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The Benefits of Moving To A Sustainable Home

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In the United States, we have no end of material luxury, especially compared to many other countries around the world. Unfortunately, we aren’t always wise with all of our options and belongings. Instead, we make choices that hurt the planet, our society, and ultimately ourselves. Choosing to move to a sustainable home is a big step in the other direction …

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Interior Approves Plan for the Largest Solar Project in U.S. History

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Projected 8th largest solar project in the world, estimated to power 260,000 homes WASHINGTON – TheTrump Administration remains committed to its America First, all of the above approach to domestic energy production as the Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today the approval of a proposal to construct and operate the largest solar project …

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3 Reasons to Invest in Renewable Energy Now

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by  Jennifer Layke and Norma Hutchinson – May 05, 2020 As the human tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic worsens, global restrictions to stop the spread of the virus — including stay-at-home orders, business closures and travel prohibitions — may contribute to the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. The virus has already made an indelible impact on the energy sector: Global energy use is predicted to fall …

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