Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study shows that it would take less than 1 percent of the land in the Lower 48—that’s an area comparable to or even smaller than the fossil fuel industry’s current footprint. NREL found that total US transmission capacity would have to increase by 1.3 times current levels by 2035.

Electricity 351

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 351

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2022

A 2021 report by the US Department of Energy’s Solar Futures Study estimates that as much as 1,600 GW of storage could be available by 2050 in a decarbonized grid scenario if solar power ramps up to meet 45 percent of electricity demand as predicted. Currently only 4 percent of US electricity comes from solar.

Clean Energy 295

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Technology Technology 295

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

24 Organizing Black Birders Week Webinar With Tykee James -- Keep PA Beautiful Local Affiliates Recycle 1.1 24 Organizing Black Birders Week Webinar With Tykee James -- Keep PA Beautiful Local Affiliates Recycle 1.1 17; Loving The Land Thru Working Forests Conference Sept.

Conservation 64

Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change 64

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Washington -- TribLive Guest Essay: Protecting Our Firefighters From PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ And Other Dangerous Chemicals -- LancasterOnline: ‘Wishcycling’ Or Willful Disregard For Recycling Practices? -- PA Capital-Star: House Committee Revisits Water Utility Privatization Law As Consumers Face Soaring Water, Sewer Bills -- National Assn.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Conservation Solar Power Climate Change 84