To those who criticize renewable energy subsidies because they distort the market...I say, "Bring on the subsidies!"

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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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 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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Carbon Tax vs Cap 'n Trade:  Who knew a Yogi-ism could provide insight into addressing decarbonization?

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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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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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LCOE is ubiquitous in energy systems analysis. Understanding what it is, its components, assumptions, and shortcomings provides valuable insight into decarbonization.

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