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The Carbon Footprint of Wind Energy

The carbon price of fossil fuels and conversely, the carbon footprint of wind energy would jump out at us in stark relief,…

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Energy

Gas: More Efficient than Coal but not a Transition Fuel

Many energy companies, their industry associations and trade groups advocate for use of natural gas (methane) as a transition fuel (or bridge…

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Energy

Why cheap wind and solar costs the same as fossil fuel electricity

Many people who are worried about fossil fuel use have switched to domestic providers who offer expensive yet cheap wind and solar…

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Economy Energy

The Humble Flywheel – Energy Storage part 2

The flywheel, feature of every Industrial Revolution museum, could save the electricity grid with its energy storage capabilities. If you’re not an…

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Energy

The Energy Storage Issue

Houston we have a problem. It turns out that all those climate deniers who didn’t want us to invest in renewable energy…