Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Penn State Extension Energy Essentials: Unraveling Hydrogen Rainbow; Renewable Energy On The Farm; Carbon Markets, Climate-Smart Forestry

The latest
Penn State Extension Energy Essentials newsletter includes articles on unraveling the hydrogen rainbow; renewable energy options on the farm, carbon markets and climate-smart forestry and much more!

Hydrogen Rainbow

Hydrogen, often referred to as the "fuel of the future," has gained significant attention for its potential to revolutionize the energy landscape. 

Understanding the basics of green, blue, and gray hydrogen is essential as we explore the hydrogen rainbow. Each color represents a distinct production method, offering unique advantages and challenges.

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Renewable Energy On Farms

In today's rapidly evolving world, the farming community is embracing renewable energy as a pathway to a sustainable and economically viable future. 

Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and biofuels, offer numerous benefits to private farm operations and large-scale commercial agriculture. 

In this article, we will explore these renewable energy options and delve into how they positively impact the economics of the farming industry, along with possible funding opportunities.

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Carbon Markets/Climate-Smart Forestry

This article contains links to resources for woodland owners and managers. 

The resources were produced by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education Program and Pennsylvania State University. 

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Solar Panel Safety

Solar energy is considered a cleaner energy alternative to coal and natural gas. However, some people are concerned that solar panels are dangerous due to toxic materials within them. 

Though the health and safety of our communities are good things to be concerned about, solar panels are not a danger.

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Read The Entire Newsletter

Click Here to read the entire Extension Energy Essentials newsletter.  Click Here to sign up for your own copy (bottom of the page).

Upcoming Events

-- February 15: Large-Scale Solar In PA - 2024 General Update Webinar, Noon

-- February 20: Policy Landscape For Livestock Anaerobic Digesters Webinar, 1:00 p.m.

-- February 26: Climate-Smart Ag Conservation Practices Webinar, Noon

Visit the Penn State Extension website for more information on a wide variety of educational opportunities.

Related Article:

-- Penn State Extension March 14 Webinar On Oil & Gas Wastewater Management - Project PARETO  [PaEN]
[Posted: February 13, 2024] 
PA Environment Digest

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