Support for InfrastructureUSA.org
has been provided by these organizations and individuals:

John Hennessy III,
P.E.

Posts Tagged ‘Renewable Energy’

View the newest posts »

Guest on The Infra Blog: Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016

“Fossil fuels, which provide 85% of our current energy, suffer from two fatal drawbacks. One of which is the fact that they produce greenhouse gasses that are undermining the viability of our climate and therefore our future of industrial society…The other drawback of fossil fuels is that fact that these are depleting, non-renewable resources…So one way or another we will be moving away from fossil fuels as time goes on, it’s just a question of whether we do it in a planned and organized way, or just wait until we can no longer afford to extract the stuff that’s left.”

View this complete post...

Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in Energy, Environment, Guests on The Infra Blog, Pollution, Sustainability, Technology, The Infra Blog

Comments Off on Guest on The Infra Blog: Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute

We Have the Power: 100% Renewable Energy for a Clean, Thriving America

Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
Figure ES-1: Comparison of Renewable Energy Technical Potential and Current Consumption (Data: NREL)

ENVIRONMENT AMERICA
Our transition to a clean energy system has already begun. But, with the need to reduce the pollution that causes global warming growing more urgent every day, we need to step up the pace. To maximize the benefits of moving to 100 percent renewable energy, leaders at all levels must act to accelerate our progress. America’s energy policy should facilitate mass deployment of clean energy solutions, support research and development of new clean energy technologies, and keep much of our coal, oil and gas reserves in the ground.

View this complete post...

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Clean Air, Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Infra Views, National, Policy, Sustainability, Technology

Comments Off on We Have the Power: 100% Renewable Energy for a Clean, Thriving America

Corporate Demand for Renewable Energy in Michigan

Monday, February 8th, 2016
Figure 1. Annual Large Corporate Electricity Consumption, by State

ADVANCED ENERGY ECONOMY (AEE)
Leading corporations nationwide have demonstrated their desire to purchase renewable energy. As of 2014, 43% of Fortune 500 companies and 60% of Fortune 100 companies have set climate and/or clean energy targets,1 and as of December 2015, 49 major corporations, representing a market cap of $15 trillion, have signed on to the Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers’ Principles (see appendix).

View this complete post...

Tags: , , , , ,
Posted in Energy, Environment, Infra Views, Local, Private Investment, Sustainability

Comments Off on Corporate Demand for Renewable Energy in Michigan

NREL: Renewable Energy & Small Businesses

Monday, January 25th, 2016

As part of the Small Business Vouchers (SBV) Pilot to help advance the clean energy economy, DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) is funding up to $20 million worth of vouchers to eligible small businesses. These vouchers allow businesses to access world-class researchers, facilities, and expertise at national laboratories across the country. The Wind and Water Power Program at NREL is well positioned to work for small businesses both as part of and outside of the SBV. This video, featuring Dr. Robert Thresher, presents NREL’s experience and capabilities in supporting small businesses in both the wind and water power sectors.

View this complete post...

Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Energy, Environment, Policy, Show Us Your Infra, Sustainability, Technology

View 2 Comments on this post »

Competitiveness of Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency in U.S. Markets

Friday, June 26th, 2015
Figure A. Actual vs. Projected U.S. Installed Solar Power Capacity

ADVANCED ENERGY ECONOMY INSTITUTE
Questions have been raised about whether renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) resources can provide substantial emission reductions at reasonable cost under EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan (CPP). These concerns reflect fundamental misperceptions about the performance and cost of today’s renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, rooted in outdated information and perpetuated by inaccurate official market projections. This paper shows that RE and EE are competitive resources in today’s marketplace that will not only be cost-effective mechanisms for CPP compliance but should also be expected to grow strictly on the basis of competitiveness.

View this complete post...

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Energy, Environment, Infra Views, Sustainability, Technology

Comments Off on Competitiveness of Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency in U.S. Markets

Guest on The Infra Blog: Vice Admiral Dennis V. McGinn, American Council On Renewable Energy

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn (USN, ret.) is the President of the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE). Topics include:
The Truth About Renewable Energy
Clean Energy Meets the Challenges
Energy Security Trust
Do We Really Need More Disasters?
Renewable Energy Knowledge Breeds Demand

View this complete post...

Tags: , , , , ,
Posted in Clean Air, Economic Stimulus, Energy, Environment, Green, Guests on The Infra Blog, National, Policy, Smart Grid, Smart Growth, Sustainability, The Infra Blog

Comments Off on Guest on The Infra Blog: Vice Admiral Dennis V. McGinn, American Council On Renewable Energy

The Carbon Footprint of Grid Energy Storage

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

Researchers are developing new batteries capable of delivering stored solar- and wind-generated electricity when sunlight and wind are in short supply. But the fossil fuel required to build these storage technologies could outweigh the environmental benefits of installing new solar and wind farms, says Stanford postdoc Charlie Barnhart of the Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP).

View this complete post...

Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in Energy, Show Us Your Infra, Smart Grid, Smart Growth

Comments Off on The Carbon Footprint of Grid Energy Storage

Ann Arbor, MI: Climate Action Plan – Buildings and Energy

Wednesday, December 26th, 2012

CITY OF ANN ARBOR Buildings accounted for 41 percent of the primary energy consumption in the United States (22 percent from residential buildings and 19 percent from commercial buildings) in 2010. The energy used in buildings contributes significantly to GHG emissions in the City of Ann Arbor and makes up 77 percent of the City’s […]

View this complete post...

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Climate Change, Energy, Infra Views, Policy, Sustainability

Comments Off on Ann Arbor, MI: Climate Action Plan – Buildings and Energy

Renewable Energy in the 50 States

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012

AMERICAN COUNCIL ON RENEWABLE ENERGY User’s Guide OverviewThis report is intended to provide an executive summary on the status of renewable energy implementation at the state-level. To accomplish this objective, the report provides a two-page, high-level overview on the key developments that have shaped the renewable energy landscape in each state, including information on installed […]

View this complete post...

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Accountability, Clean Air, Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Green, Infra Views, Smart Growth, Sustainability

Comments Off on Renewable Energy in the 50 States

2011 Massachusetts Clean Energy Industry Report

Monday, October 24th, 2011
2011 Massachusetts Clean Energy Industry Report

MASSACHUSETTS CLEAN ENERGY CENTER
Massachusetts has a long history of innovation. From computers and information technology to life sciences and defense, the Commonwealth has spawned numerous companies and industries focused on developing game-changing technologies that have altered the way people throughout the world live. Given this track record, the state’s world-class colleges and universities, and its vibrant venture capital community, it is not surprising that Massachusetts has been at the forefront of clean energy research and development for decades.

View this complete post...

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Clean Air, Energy, Environment, Green, Infra Views, Jobs, LEED, Local, Pollution, Smart Grid, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Technology

Comments Off on 2011 Massachusetts Clean Energy Industry Report

« More posts
View the newest posts »
Follow InfraUSA on Twitter Facebook YouTube Flickr

CATEGORIES


Show us your infra! Show us your infra!

Video, stills and tales. Share images of the Infra in your community that demands attention. Post your ideas about national Infra issues. Go ahead. Show Us Your Infra!  Upload and instantly share your message.

Polls Polls

Is the administration moving fast enough on Infra issues? Are Americans prepared to pay more taxes for repairs? Should job creation be the guiding determination? Vote now!

Views

What do the experts think? This is where the nation's public policy organizations, trade associations and think tanks weigh in with analysis on Infra issues. Tell them what you think.  Ask questions.  Share a different view.

Blog

The Infra Blog offers cutting edge perspective on a broad spectrum of Infra topics. Frequent updates and provocative posts highlight hot button topics -- essential ingredients of a national Infra dialogue.

Dear Friends,

 

It is encouraging to finally see clear signs of federal action to support a comprehensive US infrastructure investment plan.

 

Now more than ever, our advocacy is needed to keep stakeholders informed and connected, and to hold politicians to their promises to finally fix our nation’s ailing infrastructure.

 

We have already engaged nearly 280,000 users, and hoping to add many more as interest continues to grow.

 

We require your support in order to rise to this occasion, to make the most of this opportunity. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to InfrastructureUSA.org.

 

Steve Anderson

Managing Director

 

SteveAnderson@InfrastructureUSA.org

917-940-7125

InfrastructureUSA: Citizen Dialogue About Civil Infrastructure