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?
____________________________________________________________
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.
____________________________________________________________
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.
____________________________________________________________
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.
____________________________________________________________
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.
____________________________________________________________
Carbon Tax vs Cap 'n Trade: Who knew a Yogi-ism could provide insight into addressing decarbonization?
____________________________________________________________
Are hydrogen cars a challenge to battery electric vehicles (BEVs)?
____________________________________________________________
If you want to better understand why transmission lines are such a big deal, listen to these Volts podcasts from David Roberts.
____________________________________________________________
See what the scientists are claiming to be the sea level changes under different scenarios with the NASA Sea Level Projection Tool.
____________________________________________________________
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.
____________________________________________________________