Decarbonization Today

Understanding the conversion to a non-carbon energy future.

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This updated research note from EnergyInnovation.org models final IRA provisions and improves on the previous note’s methodologies and assumptions.

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

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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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Think you understand congressional redistricting?  I thought I did. However, I learned a thing or two from this interactive piece from The New York Times. 

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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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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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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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