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Green energy in agriculture, sustainability for all– Redirected
July 10th, 2018John Diener has spent a lot of time and personal energy getting down to the true cost of lowering his carbon footprint, which now equates to zero net energy usage.…
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Bill Gates-led investors back two startups targeting energy storage
July 9th, 2018An investment group led by Bill Gates has confirmed it is allocating a portion of a billion-dollar fund to support two startups developing novel methods…
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Is time-of-use pricing fair? Experts weigh in
June 25th, 2018Is time-of-use pricing fair? Critics of the system argue demand charges are just a way for utilities to make more money, while advocates claim demand charges give customers more control over their bills and can even help the environment.…
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Renewable energy still impacts the environment
June 20th, 2018When it comes to generating electricity, it’s a given that renewable energy sources produce lower amounts of global warming emissions than fossil fuels This, of course, has made renewables a popular alternative. But are some harmful aspects of renewable energy production being overlooked?…
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Are renewables making electricity more expensive?
June 19th, 2018Renewable energy sourcing from wind, solar and even geothermal power has grown exponentially in the past decade. Since 2004, global investments in these alternative energy sources have exceeded $2.9 trillion.…
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Running late? It could be the power grid’s fault
June 18th, 2018Always running late? Take caution – a faulty electric clock could make your punctuality problems even worse.…
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Everything you need to know about smart meters
June 8th, 2018According to the EIA, installations of smart meters have more than doubled since 2010, and almost half of all U.S. electricity customers now have them. Residential smart meter adoption rates vary by state, but it is clear that energy consumers are embracing this technology.…
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Is the California solar panel mandate a good idea?– Redirected
June 6th, 2018California always has been at the forefront of renewable energy. The state is fourth in installed wind capacity and first in installed solar capacity, and…
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Fracking debate shows no sign of relenting– Redirected
May 24th, 2018Questions on deep fossil fuel drilling came up again at the recent Long Beach (CA) State of the Environment Conference, during which panelists covered global warming concerns and how to lead communities toward clean energy choices.…
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Tesla planning to triple energy storage in 2018
May 23rd, 2018The energy storage market is expanding rapidly around the world, and Tesla hopes to lead the pack with an ambitious plan to grow the amount of megawatt hours of energy it can store with its products in 2018.…
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