As mentioned in our previous post “The Duck Curve Part 1: The Challenges of Demand Flexibility,” the Duck Curve is a result of when large amounts of renewables, particularly solar, are added to a power system. Now, let’s build on what we learned in Part 1 and discuss ways in which we can possibly “smooth” Read more →
With any new technology or industry disruption there are myths that sprout up and need to be addressed. Here are explanations that dive deeper into four of the more prevalent renewable energy myths raised by those who are anti-renewable energy. (Yale Climate Connections, February 2019) Myth #1: Wind and solar are more expensive ways to Read more →
Part 1 of a 2-Part Series Read Part 2: “Smoothing Out the Curve” What is a Duck Curve, and what does it have to do with renewable energy? One of the more interesting terms unique to the energy industry is the ‘Duck Curve’ – when taken at first glance one wonders what a duck, an Read more →
Facebook, Amazon, and Anheuser-Busch continue to take significant steps to reach their clean energy goals. Read how these companies use solar and wind: Facebook’s Utah Solar Project The Utah Solar Project of First Solar Inc. will deliver clean energy to Facebook’s Eagle Mountain Data Center in Utah via a power purchasing agreement with PacifiCorp’s Read more →
Commitments to more renewable forms of electricity generation are made for greater sustainability, to reduce costs, and to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions, key contributors to global warming. (Annenberg Learner) Understanding Renewable Industry Terms It’s important to understand the differences between energy industry descriptors like carbon neutral, zero net carbon, carbon Read more →
More than 100 cities in the U.S. are leading the transition to 100% renewable energy. (Energy Manager Today Dec 2018). Communities are committing to 100% clean energy or carbon-free energy to power their municipal buildings and fleets. States mandating 100% renewable or carbon-free generation for all users include California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and New Mexico. And Read more →
The rapid expansion of renewables into the energy market in recent years has led to cheaper electricity for utilities, greater savings for consumers, and reduced emissions. The growth in wind output in particular has been staggering; wind capacity stood around 40 Gigawatts in the U.S. in 2010, and by late 2016 it had nearly doubled Read more →
Capacity. System Load. Base load. Not your everyday household terms. However, the transition to renewables for reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly energy generation, makes it important that we understand the meaning behind power industry terms. Feel free to recommend other helpful terms on our Path to 100% social media pages. Balancing Describes the challenge utilities Read more →
Our growing dependence on electricity for work, home, and play is undeniable. Computers, assembly-line robots, tools, automated logistics and inventory systems, video games, electric cars, and flash water heaters, require more reliable, affordable power 24/7. Utilities, communities, and regulators are finding solar and wind power are key to meeting increased power demand while reducing the Read more →
The accelerated closure of coal plants across America fuels a new era of green initiatives, clean energy production, investment, and jobs. Economic Impact of Green Initiatives Last year more than 20 coal plants, representing about 16 Gigawatts of power, either switched to natural gas or shuttered their doors altogether due to cheap gas and renewable Read more →
