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What Will It Take to Catalyze the Energy Transition?

Kat Friedrich
February 12, 2019
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Vastly higher clean energy targets are essential to empower the international community to make the leap to a sustainable future, according to Richard Heinberg, coauthor of “Our Renewable Future: Laying the Path for One Hundred Percent Clean Energy.” In this interview, he delves into the practical challenges involved in the global transition to renewable power sources.
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The Role of Community Microgrid Champions

Sara Harari, Nate Grady
December 18, 2018
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Community microgrids can be initiated by a wide range of individuals or organizations. They include mayors and utilities. They also may include “anchor” off-takers like hospital management, development companies, or community organizations. But to succeed, they require that at least one person really take the lead and energize the project.
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Data Visualization Tools that Can Guide Energy and EV Development

Maggie Yuan Yao
December 04, 2018
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The versatile online State Energy Analysis Tool produces visuals and data analyses on energy and climate at the state level as well as the national level in the United States. This information allows states to explore their potential for renewable energy and carbon markets. It provides powerful data visualization for users to access information on clean energy, carbon emissions, and industry regulations.
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Energy Storage Catalysts and Barriers

Alex McRae
November 13, 2018
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Because energy storage can help the power industry with many problems ranging from intermittency issues hamstringing renewables to energy crises threatening entire population centers, it is being acclaimed by many as the linchpin of tomorrow’s clean energy future.

Can Electrification Short-Circuit the Utility Death Spiral?

Kat Friedrich
July 10, 2018
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The road to electrifying heating and transportation in the United States is being mapped out by Electric Power Research Institute and The Brattle Group. Their forecasts show that different paths may yield a range of environmental, business and health benefits. Electrification could also stoke the fire of utility profits, which has dimmed in recent years.

Climate Solutions Catalyze Debate at Bloomberg Summit

Anastasia Kiryushkina
June 20, 2017
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The Future of Energy Summit, which was hosted by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) in New York City on April 24-25, brought together hundreds of industry and government leaders and professionals eager to learn about the future of clean energy and share their expertise.
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