Data That Matters August 2019

Fossil fuel subsidies are ~3.7 times greater than subsidies for renewable energy. The cost of gun deaths in the US Continue reading →

Replacing Dams With Panels

Solar power is becoming so competitive it is now challenging another renewable energy source: hydroelectric dams. Dams were the champion Continue reading →

Wind Cheaper Than Gas

At least in the US, electricity from wind is now cheaper than electricity from natural gas ($20/MWhr). Subsidies skew such Continue reading →

Changing Energy Subsidies

Subsidies encourage policies that can be mutually exclusive. Renewable energy subsidies are noticeable because they visibly go to people who Continue reading →

Data That Matters July 2019

Alaska land temperatures exceeded typical highs by 25F and water temperatures by 20F. Carbon emissions from power production in the Continue reading →

UK Hits 2030 CO2 Targets Early

Congratulations to the UK. At least for the end of June, they reduced CO2 emissions to the levels targeted for Continue reading →

American Renewable Energy Excels

“For the first time ever, renewable electricity generation beat out coal-fired electricity generation on a national level, according to the Energy Continue reading →

Energy Emissions Rise

Despite advances in renewable energy, most efficient appliances and vehicles, and saner lifestyles, carbon emissions grew 2% last year. Part Continue reading →