Can the US Cut its Energy Use in Half by 2050?
Five years ago, ACEEE found that energy efficiency could reduce projected 2050 US energy use by 40-60%. As a result, ACEEE established a strategic goal to reduce projected 2050 energy use by 50%. We thought it was time to check on our progress and ask whether our goal still seems reasonable. We find that energy use has been stable in recent years, reversing historical growth, a very positive development that is due in significant part to increasing our energy efficiency. But if we want actual de...
Here Comes the Sun: The Falling Price of Solar Power
As concerns about the effects of climate change have increased and the global economy has slowly began to shift away from fossil fuels, investments in solar power have ramped up and led to significant price drops. In fact, IBISWorld estimates that the average price of photovoltaic (PV) panels has been declining at an annualized rate of 4.4% during the past three years, with the price of solar panel installation falling at an estimated annualized rate of 14.2% during the same period. Underpinn...
Fluor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Clean Energy Future for New Gas-Fired Power Stations in Ohio
IRVING, Texas - Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today the company signed a memorandum of understanding with Clean Energy Future, LLC, to provide development support for the Trumbull and Oregon Energy Centers natural gas, combined-cycle stations in Ohio. As part of the agreement, Fluor will provide initial permitting and development support services for the projects. After the projects have received all permits and regulatory and financial approvals, Fluor will provide engineering, pro...
Nanoparticle Boost for Solar-powered Water Heating
A highly-efficient, nanoparticle-based method for heating water and generating water vapor from sunlight is demonstrated by WPI-MANA scientists. Solar energy could provide a renewable, sustainable source of power for our daily needs. However, even the most state-of-the-art solar cells struggle to achieve energy conversion efficiency of higher than 30%. While current solar-powered water heaters fare better in terms of energy efficiency, there are still improvements to be made if the systems ar...
Digging Deep: A New White Paper Analyzes the Market Opportunity for Cross Bore Inspection Services
RANDOLPH, NJ—November 2016 — With continued reliance on trenchless methods for gas utility installation, cross bores remain a constant risk for communities. When gas lines inadvertently intersect sewer lines it creates the potential for an explosion, so eliminating cross bores is a top priority for the sewer and utility industries. Yet, finding a cross bore inspection contractor is increasingly difficult. In a new white paper, Envirosight reveals the growing market for cross bore inspection serv...
Nuclear Key to a Clean Energy Future: IEA World Energy Outlook
Nuclear energy is an important pillar of a future energy system aimed at meeting the world’s growing energy needs and avoiding the worst effects of climate change, according to a new report published today by the International Energy Agency. The World Energy Outlook 2016 450 scenario, aimed at limiting an increase in global temperatures due to climate change to less than 2 degrees C, shows global nuclear generation output increasing by almost two and a half times by 2040, compared to the pres...
Ubisense Digitizes Gas Survey and Inspection for Unitil
Cambridge, UK – Ubisense Group plc (AIM: UBI), a leader in enterprise location intelligence solutions, has completed installation of myWorld Inspection & Survey at Unitil, a utility business committed to delivering safe and reliable energy to more than 180,000 customers across New England. A flexible platform that enables operations teams to create, optimize and perform all required field inspections and surveys digitally, myWorld Inspection & Survey is being used by Unitil field wor...
UK will Account for Majority of Crude and Natural Gas Projects in North Sea, with 22 Operations Expected to Commence Operations in the Region by 2025, says GlobalData
A total of 32 crude and natural gas projects are expected to commence operations in the North Sea region by 2025, with the UK claiming the highest number at 22, followed by Norway and Denmark with nine and one respectively, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. This estimate is down slightly from GlobalData’s previous estimate of 36 new projects. The change in planned project count is mainly a result of the start of production at several projects. The company’s report state...
IRENA/ADFD Open Fifth Round of Funding for Renewable Energy Projects
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., 14 November, 2016 – The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) have officially opened the fifth round of funding for renewable energy projects in developing countries. The funding round of approximately USD 50 million is part of ADFD’s USD 350 million (AED 1.285 billion) commitment offering concessional loans to renewable energy projects endorsed by IRENA. Since 2012, the IRENA/ADFD Project Facility has enabled USD 333 mi...
SPIDERS Smart Grid Demonstration Project Wins Federal Award
PASADENA, CA – Parsons is pleased to announce that the Smart Power Infrastructure Demonstration for Energy Reliability and Security (SPIDERS) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) has received a 2016 Federal Energy and Water Management Award. SPIDERS was a collaborative effort by the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and Department of Homeland Security to develop innovative microgrid solutions to improve the energy security of critical assets at U.S. military bases. Parsons...
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