Decarbonization Today

Understanding the conversion to a non-carbon energy future.

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It is crucial to recognize the pivotal role courts play in our journey toward carbon-free energy. Their impact can either validate our progress or, at times, inadvertently impede the transition. Two examples  illustrate how the legal system has shaped our path toward embracing clean energy.

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Looking for solar generated electricity but can't have or don't want the solar panels on the roof?  Then Community Solar is no-brainer and the real deal.

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Dismissing carbon capture and turning our backs to those that know how to store it does not make sense.

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The promise of hydrogen energy for transportation should not be overlooked.  You will be surprised to learn its potential as a transportation energy source with this three minute read.

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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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The New York Times published an interactive piece titled, "Postcards From A World On Fire" by the Editorial Board that provides visual postcards from around the world showing what climate change is all about - right now. 

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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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