Physics World

OCTOBER 28, 2021

First up I look at some of the latest developments in energy research – wind, solar, nuclear and energy storage. I’m joined by Daniel Kammen from the University of California, Berkeley, in the US, whose research interests span renewable energy, nuclear power and public policy.

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Nuclear Power Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy Climate Change 94

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The Grohnde plant is one of the German nuclear power plants which is due to shut down at the end of 2021. A recent report has shed light on the scale of the climate cost of Germany decommissioning its nuclear power plants. Photo credit: Preussen Elektra. By Anders Lorenzen.

Nuclear Power 98

Nuclear Power 2028 Fossil Fuels Natural Gas 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 31, 2022

It issued five Flex Alerts in 2020, eight in 2021, but there’s only been one so far this year. As California decarbonizes its economy, the state will build enormous amounts of renewable energy and energy storage to clean up the electricity sector. heat pumps !).

Solar Power 248

Solar Power Fossil Fuels Electricity 2020 248

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% Energy Information Administration. from other sources. Read more here.

Electricity 96

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 96

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

Change #1: 100% clean energy goals have spread At the beginning of 2018, the only state in the country with a 100% clean or renewable energy goal was Hawaii. Now, 22 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have 100% clean energy goals on the books. The list goes on, but you get the point.

2018 216

2018 Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity 216

Physics World

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Those findings might surprise physicists, who will be aware that the energy density of nuclear fission is so high that just a fingertip of uranium has an energy equivalent of 5000 barrels of oil. In it, we emphasize that nuclear is not only a low-carbon source of energy, but is also widely available, scalable and deployable.

Nuclear Power 140

Nuclear Power Clean Energy Greenhouse Radiation 140

Vermont Law

JUNE 29, 2020

To stimulate change in the state, Virginia needs steadfast change to its energy sector. which set a 30% renewable energy goal by 2030 and a 100% carbon-free goal by 2050 for Virginia. A coalition of the renewable energy industry and environmental groups put forward the Clean Economy Act (“CEA”). other energy bills.

2020 52

2020 Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2030 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2023

. -- LOLA Energy Petroco LLC - Polaris Well Site: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with chloride, manganese, strontium, vanadium for the well site in Oakland Township, Butler County. ( PA Bulletin, page 1771 ) Erosion & Sedimentation Permits -- Coterra Energy, Inc.: Greene County. ( Greene County. (

Natural Gas 75

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste 2023 75

Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

To do so, this mechanism will mobilise at least €100 billion in investments over the period 2021-2027 (p.1). Interestingly enough, article 5 of the proposed regulation sets a list of activities the JTF shall not support and it includes the decommissioning or construction of nuclear power stations.

Fossil Fuels 130

Fossil Fuels Regulations 2020 2030 130

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Maine passed a constitutional amendment in 2021, called the “Right to Food” amendment, to address the high amount of food insecurity and users of state and federal food assistance programs that are vulnerable to political shifts, funding, and increasing disruptions to food systems caused by climate change. In Maine, it is.

2024 40

2024 Ocean Conservation Paris Agreement 40

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

A 2021 North Carolina law requires the N.C. More below on the requirements of Session Law 2021-165 (also referred to as House Bill 951) and NCUC action in response. More below on the requirements of Session Law 2021-165 (also referred to as House Bill 951) and NCUC action in response. January 22, 2023.

Law 52

Law 2021 Natural Gas 2030 52

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Testimony before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce For a hearing on “Power Struggle: Examining the 2021 Texas Grid Failure” Written statement submitted by: Michael D. Some have argued that weather-dependent energies would, paradoxically, make electricity even more reliable.

2021 113

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 113

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

At RePlanet Nederland, we are delighted that the European Commission has proposed, on December 31, 2021, to include nuclear energy in the sustainable finance taxonomy. Yet, we believe that in its current form the proposal would underachieve the goal of encouraging private investment in nuclear energy as a sustainable activity.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2022

In calendar 2021, DEP received 741 unconventional well permits , far less than half the number needed to adequately support the program. Related Article: -- IFO: 2021 Act 13 Drilling Impact Fee Revenue $233.8 There has been no increase in fees for conventional oil and gas drillers since 2014.

2022 98

2022 2020 2014 Law 98

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The rest of our power comes from a mix of nuclear power, renewables like hydro, wind and solar power, and biofuel. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 . It’s mostly due to a combination of poor planning coupled with an ideological opposition to renewable energy. Source: IESO [link].

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hydrogen Production and Challenges In 2021, the U.S. Without incentives, hydrogen production with natural gas is typically cheaper than via electrolysis with renewable energy, even if it includes carbon, capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). Value of the hydrogen PTC according to GHG emissions of the production process.

Fossil Fuels 78

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 78

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

Congress took questions relating to the security of America’s electricity supply seriously before more than a dozen states experienced energy shortages last month, but those events make this hearing all the more urgent. In that same time, EIA projects renewable electricity will rise from 28 percent to 50 percent of global generation. [6]

Electricity 101

Electricity Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2019 101

A Greener Life

JUNE 18, 2021

Part of this plan will be to make greater use of so-called green bonds, which will be issued to fund specific climate change and renewable energy projects. It also argues that the share of renewable energy in its total energy mix is over 25% because of hydro and nuclear power.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Politics Paris Agreement 2014 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 1464 ) -- Kevin Eshbaugh/LOLA Energy Petroco LLC - Polaris Well Pad: DEP did NOT approve A Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with chloride in Oakland Twp., PA Bulletin, page 1474 ) -- PA General Energy Co., Susquehanna County. ( Butler County. ( Westmoreland County. ( Lycoming County. ( Tioga County. (

Natural Gas 70

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Regulations 70

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Of Health: Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Near State's 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. For Virtual Ohio River Basin Conference Oct. 27 Hearing On Biosolids Permit Revisions [PaEN] -- House Adds Sept. For Virtual Ohio River Basin Conference Oct. 27 Hearing On Biosolids Permit Revisions [PaEN] -- House Adds Sept.

Nuclear Power 62

Nuclear Power Climate Change Renewable Energy Natural Resources 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2023

Energy Information Administration (EIA)-- -- Natural Gas: Pennsylvania’s marketed natural gas production, primarily from the Marcellus Shale, reached a record 7.6 Note: Sen. . -- Electricity Exporter: Pennsylvania is the second-largest net supplier of total energy to other states, after Texas. Energy Information Administration.

Nuclear Power 94

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 94

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2022

Washington Landmark -- TribLive: Westmoreland Recycler Salvages Old Electronics; Donates Laptops To Shelter -- MCall: Earth Day: Your Guide To Events, Cleanups In Lehigh Valley Area -- LancasterOnline - Sean Sauro: Lancaster County Farm Kills 1.4

Earth Day 62

Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change Nuclear Power 62

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

“Panther Creek has committed at least seven violations related to unpermitted air pollution issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and the vast majority of those violations came after Stronghold Mining acquired the Panther Creek Tower Plant in late 2021,” said Zerbo. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Air Pollution 107

Air Pollution Electricity Environmental Protection Waste 107

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Subsidies and mandates for renewables result in higher electricity prices and the net transfer of wealth from lower to upper income citizens. Like taxes on food, taxes on energy are regressive. Finally, the premature closure of nuclear power plants, often in the name of fighting climate change, results in greater air pollution.

2020 92

2020 Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Gas 92

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

The European Union is set to unveil an energy plan this week to accelerate a transition to clean, renewable energy and to “reduce permanently our dependence on imports of natural gas.” The Independent Fiscal Office reported during the fourth quarter of 2021, 10,322 horizontal gas wells were producing natural gas.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2008 Nuclear Power 94

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The poll found an almost even divide on nuclear power-- 37 percent more emphasis and 34 percent less. Republicans, in particular, were supportive of placing more emphasis on natural gas (61 percent), solar (59 percent), hydropower (51 percent), nuclear (47 percent) and wind (45 percent)-- in that order.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Climate Change Conservation Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2022

Yet look at prices at the pump, and you’ll see why we can’t drill our way to true energy security.” -- Yahoo!News: Senate Candidate Carla Sands Voted By Mail Twice In 2021, But Now Wants To Outlaw Mail-In Ballots -- Post-Gazette - Brandon McGinley: Republicans Sen. Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park , Centre Hall, PA. to 4:00 p.m.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy 62

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2022

Of Revenue Reports State Collected $2.7 Billion In General Fund Revenue During July -- Gov.

Politics 62

Politics Natural Gas Renewable Energy Law 62

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 22, 2022

House Republicans Pass Bill Exempting Conventional Oil & Gas Wells From Plugging Bonds Sticking Taxpayers With $5.1 Billion In Cleanup Liability [PaEN] -- Independent Fiscal Office Projects Up To $24.3 What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Politics Nuclear Power 2020 62

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There are now only three conventional coal-fired power plants left in Pennsylvania that have not announced plans to retire or stop burning coal. In his budget address in 2021, Gov. percent to the Energy Communities Trust Fund; -- 12.5 At least $12.5 Read more here. Neither bill went anywhere.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Nuclear Power 52

Acoel

APRIL 8, 2022

To be sure, Congress deserves credit for a partial response to the climate crisis by enacting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in December, 2021, with 19 Republican votes in the Senate. None of these provisions sets a price on carbon or requires energy users to increase the use of renewable energy.

Climate Change 40

Climate Change Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Carbon Dioxide 40

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2021

House Resolution 106 (Benninghoff-R-Mifflin) is on the House Calendar that would, they say, terminate some, but not all the provisions of the declaration and extend it to October 1, 2021. Coal-fired power plants were the biggest losers in the auction market clearing 8,175 MW less power than during the last auction.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Politics 2020 Regulations 52

Legal Planet

MARCH 14, 2024

Cornyn’s Senate website emphasizes expansion of fossil fuel production but also touts Texas as a “trailblazer in renewable energy.” In 2021, however, when asked about Biden’s plan to eliminate electricity-related emissions by 2035, Cornyn said, ““It’s pure fantasy. John Thune (SD).

Renewable Energy 229

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Biofuels Fossil Fuels 229

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2023

Yaw Proposes Independent Energy Office To Promote Development Of PA’s Diverse Energy Portfolio - Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: Smoke Stacks From Closed Hatfield’s Ferry Coal-Fired Power Plant Demolished, Closing Chapter In PA Industrial History In Greene County : ‘I’m Ecstatic.

Politics 89

Politics Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels 89