The electric grid brings electricity from its sources to those who consume it. As we decarbonize our energy mix, the demands of the grid are evolving. Understanding even the basics of the grid makes it easier to understand the discussions about the grid taking place, and the impact it has on our everyday lives. What is the electric grid anyway?
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If the benefits of rooftop solar are to be realized on a larger scale, regulators need to come up with a more consumer friendly way for consumers to be paid for their surplus electricity while utilities and investors see a fair return on their investment for maintaining, expanding, and upgrading the distribution grid.
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Energy and Power are related but different. By knowing the difference between energy and power, you'll have a better understanding of the magnitude of the effort needed to decarbonize our generating of electricity.
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Are hydrogen cars a challenge to battery electric vehicles (BEVs)?
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If you want to better understand why transmission lines are such a big deal, listen to these Volts podcasts from David Roberts.
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See what the scientists are claiming to be the sea level changes under different scenarios with the NASA Sea Level Projection Tool.
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The US Department of Energy is funding research into carbon capture. To understand where the research may go, check out the CDR Primer by J Wilcox, B Kolosz, & J Freeman.
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One reason for decarbonization journey's complexity is due to the diverse key roles and their relationships. Understanding their contributions provides insight into where the bottlenecks will occur as we decarbonize.
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Having a feel for how much electricity is expected from solar and wind power and how much land it requires makes you better informed in participating in discussions about or perhaps contributing to the implementation of solar and wind power.
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Is nuclear energy vital for decarbonization or are we kicking a serious nuclear waste issue down the road?
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