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Dumbing down the electric grid: the answer to cybersecurity concerns?– Redirected
April 5th, 2018In the wake of news that Russian cyber attacks in 2017 compromised some American and European power plants, U.S. lawmakers have advanced a bill that…
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How to choose a retail energy provider– Redirected
April 2nd, 2018With the news that Lubbock, TX, is joining the deregulated energy market – and Nevada may soon follow – millions of people could have energy choice for the first time.…
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Jobs in clean energy and sustainability
March 30th, 2018Over 4 million people work in the clean energy and sustainability economy in the U.S., according to the 2017 Energy and Employment Report by the Department of Energy.…
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Microgrids: Learning from the past to provide a better future– Redirected
March 30th, 2018Smaller scale microgrids can provide more efficient and environmentally friendly energy while decreasing the chances of widespread power outages.…
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Maximizing solar cell efficiency through singlet fission– Redirect
March 29th, 2018A team of researchers hopes to push solar cell performance to the limit through a process that better exploits the visible light spectrum. Northwestern University researchers, in partnership with energy giant Exelon, want to increase the maximum of efficiency of solar cells from 33 percent to 45 percent. …
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Upliftca.org makes the best of a bad thing – pollution
March 28th, 2018Pollution is never a good thing, but there is some good coming out of it – namely billions of dollars to help some of the…
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New study: Americans aren’t enthusiastic about coal
March 27th, 2018Coal has long been a leading source of power in the United States. However, with newer, cleaner energy sources infiltrating the nation’s power grid, our country’s dependence on – and opinion of – coal has fallen over the years.…
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Overloading your home’s outlets can lead to a fire
March 23rd, 2018This year, NBC’s hit show This is Us put a spotlight on house fires and electrical safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more…
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What is wave energy?– Redirected
March 22nd, 2018Wave energy is a simple concept with a multitude of complex applications. At its essence, wave energy utilizes the power of ocean waves to create usable electricity.…
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What is the future of renewable energy?– Redirected
March 21st, 2018Wind, solar, geothermal, and other green sources still in the works.…
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