2018

All posts published in 2018

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Approves Energy Regulations

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Massachusetts approves energy regulations for cannabis cultivation. What are the implications? Written by Sam Milton, Climate Resources Group, March 1, 2018 In its final day of deliberations after a wide-ranging nearly 6-month regulation-development process, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) just raised the bar on cannabis cultivation in the state. In short, the Commission agreed to include all … Read more

Floating Wind Farm in Scotland Provides a Peek into the Power of Offshore Wind

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Scotland’s floating wind farm is showing how powerful offshore wind can be The turbines withstood some serious gusts. Ars Technica, March 4, 2018 The world’s first commercial floating offshore wind farm, called Hywind, started sending electricity to the grid last October. Since then, the six-turbine, 30MW installation has been working well. Really well. In fact, Hywind … Read more

Future Energy Efficiency Trends Make Impact Today

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Five energy industry trends of tomorrow impacting companies today Energy is a long game, and all stakeholders have made a long-term affirmation that we are headed toward a more renewable future, REC Solar Senior Vice President Alan Russo writes. Utility Dive, February 28, 2018 It’s plain to see that the energy market is rapidly evolving, … Read more

Solar Farm to Launch at Site of Chernobyl

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A Visit to Chernobyl as It Transforms Into a Solar Farm Energy production is about to resume at the site of the worst nuclear accident in history. Atlas Obscura, February 28, 2018 In April 1986 the nuclear accident at Chernobyl devastated a large swathe of land in the north of Ukraine. The workers’ city of Pripyat was evacuated, … Read more

ComEd Approved to Develop a Microgrid in Chicago

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Illinois regulators give controversial ComEd microgrid the green light Energy News Network, February 28, 2018 The Illinois Commerce Commission Wednesday granted ComEd’s request to develop a microgrid on Chicago’s South Side and bill ratepayers for the $25 million project. Opponents including the Illinois Attorney General’s office have long argued the microgrid is too expensive and … Read more

Money Proves an Obstacle in Restoring Energy Efficiency Projects

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Lawmakers Want To Restore Energy Efficiency Funds, But Don’t Know Where To Find The Money Hartford Courant, February 13, 2018 Connecticut energy contractors and a bipartisan group of lawmakers called Tuesday for restoration of $175 million in state energy efficiency program funding that was taken by the General Assembly to help solve a massive budget deficit. But the same … Read more

Choosing the Right Heat of Compression Dryers to Maximize Efficiency

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Everything You Need to Know about Heat of Compression Dryers The Compressed Air Blog, February 15, 2018 Compressed air systems can be sensitive to even the smallest amounts of moisture. The presence of liquid in the system can cause premature rusting, remove lubrication in production equipment and cause manufacturing processes to malfunction. To achieve energy efficiency … Read more

2018 Expected to Be the Year of Electric Vehicles (EV)

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As electric vehicles gain favor, utilities can accelerate EV adoption ACEEE, Februray 13, 2018 As new models with longer ranges, state-of-the-art features, and lower prices enter the market, 2018 is widely expected to be the year of the electric vehicles (EV). US auto companies now offer more than 40 plug-in vehicle models, with more to come, and … Read more

MIT Researchers Found a Cheap Way to Use Old Molten Salt Batteries Technology to Store Energy

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MIT discovery resurrects potential of molten salt batteries for grid level power storage New Atlas, January 22nd, 2018 One of the primary problems with renewable energy, particularly wind and solar, is that power gets generated when the wind or sun is available, rather than when it’s most needed. This problem would more or less disappear if … Read more

The History of Air Conditioning and the Future of Thermal Design

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Jesse Remillard, ERS, for Zondits A recent episode of the 99% Invisible podcast explores the origins of air conditioning (A/C) and how the widespread adoption of central air systems affected building designs thereafter. The 99% Invisible podcast is all about the things that largely go unnoticed but are essential to the modern world we live … Read more