We don’t normally think of Iran when we think of the energy transition to renewables, but the Climate Action Programme website reports on a new study that explains the benefits that could come if they decide to follow that path. 100% renewables makes financial sense for Iran According to a new study, if Iran … Continue reading Going the renewables path can bring many benefits to Iran
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Energy transition in the US shows impact of wind power
There was an important development in the energy transition in the US recently. A major 14-state power pool had half of its electricity come from wind power recently. Scott DiSavino explains in a news item in The Independent. Wind power provides half of the electricity on US grid for first time ever Wind briefly … Continue reading Energy transition in the US shows impact of wind power
Evidence that the sustainable energy transition can lower costs
The energy transition is still in early days but we are getting more and more proof of the benefits. Frank Jossi writes on the Midwest Energy News website in the United States about the benefits that have come to Minnesota. Are we seeing similar experience elsewhere? As energy mix becomes cleaner, Minnesotans paying less … Continue reading Evidence that the sustainable energy transition can lower costs
Energy trading in the twenty-first century
Diane Cardwell write in the New York Times about a neighbourhood in the New York that has created a virtual trading platform for solar energy producers to sell excess electricity. Is this the model for the future? Solar Experiment Lets Neighbors Trade Energy Among Themselves Brooklyn is known the world over for things small-batch … Continue reading Energy trading in the twenty-first century
Power dressing
How we dress says much about the person. With new developments underway in India, our closes will soon be able to be mini power plants. Sovi Vidyadharan explains in an article on the New Indian Express website. Now, wear power-packed dress and meet your energy needs on the move Has your mobile phone run … Continue reading Power dressing
Indigenous communities in Australia form new alliance to promote sustainable energy
It is encouraging to read this article by Dyani Lewis in The Guardian about how indigenous communities in Australia are coming together to form an alliance to promote sustainable energy. While the focus is Australia, there is also reference to similar activities underway in Canada. How an Indigenous renewable energy alliance aims to cut … Continue reading Indigenous communities in Australia form new alliance to promote sustainable energy
The dynamics of Australia’s grids – renewables versus fossil fuels
There is on-going concern about the effect of renewables on our grid systems. Giles Parkinson writes a good article on the REneweconomy website arguing that the biggest risk to grid security is coal, gas settings, not wind or solar. Biggest risk to grid security is coal, gas settings, not wind or solar The biggest … Continue reading The dynamics of Australia’s grids – renewables versus fossil fuels
How one California county is addressing its energy transition
Joe Naiman writes in the Fallbrook and Bonsall Village News about recent developments for the San Diego County to implement its renewable energy plan. It is a good story for all of us. Supervisors support comprehensive renewable energy plan program The San Diego County Board of Supervisors held a hearing on Phase I of … Continue reading How one California county is addressing its energy transition
The impact of renewables on the US economy
We are reading so much lately about what is happening in the US on sustainable energy and climate policies and programmes. It seems as if the policy gyrations will continue for some time. Michael McDonald writes from Oilprice.com on the Yahoo Finance website, showing data that dispels the myth that shifting to a green economy … Continue reading The impact of renewables on the US economy
Communities are increasingly involved in the energy transition
Every day we are reading about how communities are playing an increasingly significant role in the energy transition. We read about how the larger cities through C40 or other actions through the Covenant of Mayors in Europe or Energy Cities are having an important impact. Karen Percy writes on the ABC website about what one … Continue reading Communities are increasingly involved in the energy transition
