Energy Transition What happens when support for government policies that address climate change switches to the majority? Sources: Pew Research – How Americans see climate change in 7 charts “Compared with a decade ago, more Americans say protecting the environment and dealing with global climate change should be top priorities for the president and Congress. ” […]
Energy Transition – Zero Emissions Trucks
Energy Transition News On June 25, 2020, California passed the first state mandate that truck maker move to zero-emission drivetrains by 2045 (half of which must be there by 2035). + Zero-Emissions trucks are the future: Let’s do this – RMI + California passes landmark mandate for zero emission trucks – Reuters + New rule […]
Energy Transition – RMI on How to Retire Coal Early
Rocky Mountain Institute: How to retire early – Making accelerated coal phaseout feasible and just.
Energy Transition – City of Sydney Goes 100% Renewable
Energy Transition – City of Sydney Goes 100% Renewable Sydney Australia will be running all government operations – street lights, sports facilities, government buildings – on renewables starting, well, now. The power will come from three main projects – one wind and two solar farms. The wind provider is critical as most of the power […]
Energy Transition – Chart of the Day – Breakeven or Bust?
Energy Transition Chart of the Day How long can you stay in this business? Source is this post from GZERO media, The Graphic Truth: Oil exporters – broken or breaking even? It points out the fact that there is great discrepancy between major oil producers and their break even price. But even at […]
Energy Transition Chart of the Day – Nonfossil Sources Accounted for 20% of US Energy Consumption in 2019 – EIA
Nonfossil Sources Accounted for 20% of US Energy Consumption in 2019 – EIA The energy transition is happening. “Several energy sources hit record consumption values in 2019, based on data in the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Monthly Energy Review: natural gas, nuclear, wind, and solar.” You can read the full report here.