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States betting on giant batteries to cut carbon
Some states and electric power companies are rolling out a new weapon against fossil fuels — giant batteries.
Bobby Magill

Jun 29, 2017

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Commentary

Perry’s claims about reliability of renewables immediately debunked by regulator
US energy secretary says “baseload” coal is critical to functioning of the grid. Energy regulator says that is “absolutely not” the case.
Mark Hand

Jun 28, 2017

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Policy & Planning

South Korea to scrap coal and nuclear power
South Korea move marks first major new international commitment away from coal since Trump pulled out of Paris climate agreement.
Damian Kahya

Jun 21, 2017

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Renewables

Storage as “second revolution” driving interest in Australian renewables
Germany’s BayWa becomes latest to tap demand for battery storage in Australian solar market.
Jonathan Gifford

Sep 9, 2016

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Renewables

Watch out for virtual utilities, virtual power plants
Startups are figuring out ways to beat incumbents in their own game. Virtual power plants may be the answer.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Jul 28, 2016

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3 reasons why the EPA should do more to reduce carbon pollution from power plants
Increasingly cost-effective efficiency and renewable energy opportunities mean that the EPA can and should require even greater emissions reductions.
Michael Obeiter and Kevin Kennedy

Dec 5, 2014

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