How has energy use changed throughout U.S. history?
Check out this great EIA report on annual U.S. energy consumption 1776-2023.
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Drought and electricity prices (Brazil)
Drought and electricity prices (Brazil) This is a recurring theme in my posts, as the chances of a drought occurring are increasing according to assessments by the main climate analysts in Brazil. Faced with this increasingly strong possibility, I launch a challenge for corporate and institutional energy consumers: what actions are being taken to mitigate this risk? Those who approach..
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South Australia | Green iron and steel strategy
South Australia | Green iron and steel strategy The steel industry worldwide is one of the biggest global carbon emitters. Decarbonising this industry will have a significant impact on international ambitions for tackling climate change. As the world decarbonises, green iron demand is forecast to surge. South Australia has a unique combination..
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Discovery of Rare Bee Species in Con Edison’s Transmission Right-of-Way Creates a Buzz
Biologists’ most exciting discovery to date is a male Nomada electella, a species that had never been recorded in New York. “The discovery of regionally rare bee species on transmission corridors is incredibly important for pollinator conservation,” said Molly Jacobson, native pollinator ecologist, SUNY-ESF. “These rare bees rely on very specific resources, like..
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Identifying control system cyber incidents requires expertise not readily available and government reporting changes
Identifying control system incidents as being cyber-related is difficult. It is complicated when government and industry organizations rush to judgement by stating that incidents weren’t cyberattacks without knowing the actual cause or set reporting thresholds that exclude many actual control system cyber incidents. Consequently, it is difficult to identify trends when so many real cases..
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Maybe it will not be batteries…
Several teams are working hard on supercapacitors, currently a distant second when it comes to energy density, and a higher cost system. Super capacitors provide close to unlimited charge and discharge cycles and very fast charging (lab works says you could charge a Model 3 in under 5 minutes or faster). One research group has found a potential low cost set of materials for super..
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