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NREL researchers point toward building energy efficiency instead of long-term storage

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Incorporating energy efficiency measures can reduce the amount of storage needed to power the nation’s buildings entirely with renewable energy, according to analysis conducted by researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). —Sammy Houssainy, co-author.

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Study suggests widespread use of EVs may negatively impact land use

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This study aims to start a discussion on the topic by exploring three relevant issues: the impact of EVs’ operating costs on urban size, the space requirements of charging facilities, the land demand of energy production through renewables. Lyon, France; Tampa, FL, USA), a mere 0.5 % increase of these would imply the loss of 1.5

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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National Renewable. resulting in reduced cost for renewable solar electricity. Florida, Tampa). transportable like fuels, 100% renewable, rechargeable like a. use of renewable resources. to the Integration of Renewable Generation Charles River Associates will develop decision support. University of Houston.

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DOE NETL selects 12 fossil-fuel power systems projects for funding

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The Regents of the University of Colorado. DOE: $749,322 Non DOE: $255,131 Total: $1,004,453 (25% cost share). Research Triangle Institute.

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IEEE Unveils Honorees for Excellence in Engineering and Technology

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GITLIN University of South Florida Tampa For high-impact contributions to communications systems and networks. ISSA BATARSEH University of Central Florida Orlando For pioneering contributions to the advancement of renewable energy systems through significant improvement in the overall energy efficiency of microinverters.

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What EV has the Best Bang for the Buck?

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Bronson, Tampa, FL With some 43 new battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) debuting in the U.S. Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Dear EarthTalk : Which of the EV models now available in the U.S. provide the most bang for the buck? Is now a good time to finally make the upgrade from my internal combustion car?

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Vacation Rentals: How to Shrink Your Carbon Footprint

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Airbnb’s rental categories can help travelers find off-the-grid options, highlighting more than 9,000 listings that rely on renewable energy sources or have no electricity, and Earth Homes , a set of accommodations built with organic materials such as mud or rammed earth.

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