How Biden’s “Invest in America” Agenda Helps Texas

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 02:00:48 +0000

On June 12, 2023 through June 13, 2023, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm will travel to Texas to meet with utility and industry leaders to discuss the positive impacts President’s Investing in America agenda will have for businesses and residents of Texas. The Secretary will also join the Department’s Energy Justice to the […]

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$13.5 Million Investment to Equitably Grow Energy Workforce from Biden-Harris Admin

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:48:03 +0000

solar power plant Nevada jobsFunding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Support Creation of Quality, Clean Energy Careers, and Supercharge America’s Clean Energy Future WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced 12 projects, whose work will span more than 13 states, selected for negotiation […]

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Methanol & Ammonia Tell A Good Shipping Fuel Story, But Stop Before The Tragic Finale

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:35:52 +0000

DALL·E generated image of A bottle of alcohol and a bag of fertilizer telling each other stories, digital artIn sales pitches for methanol and ammonia for maritime fuels, the numbers don’t add up, and the omissions are glaring.

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Clean Condo Life: EV Charging Is A Process & An Inevitability

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:03:42 +0000

DALL·E generated image of an electric vehicle with sparks in front of a condo building, digital artStratas without charging have units that sell for a bit less than stratas that have it

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New Report: Carbon Capture & Storage Serves California Communities, Environment, & Economy

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 26 May 2023 14:53:42 +0000

LLNL and the Clean Air Task Force have released a new report “Sharing the Benefits: How the Economics of Carbon Capture and Storage Projects in California Can Serve Communities, the Economy, and the Climate,” that examines the costs of carbon dioxide capture, transportation, and geologic storage in California.

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Capping Oil & Gas Wells In Texas Could Create Tens Of Thousands of Jobs

Credit to Author: Nexus Media| Date: Sat, 20 May 2023 02:06:18 +0000

A study published by the University of Texas finds that regulating methane pollution from oil and gas sites in Texas could create as many as 35,000 jobs. Texas is the top methane polluting state in the country, and the state’s Permian Basin is one of the largest oil and gas producing regions in the world. […]

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Clean Condo Life: Taking Heat Pumps To My Vertical Village’s Council

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 20:50:58 +0000

DALL·E generated image of a diverse group of people meeting on a reddish tinged cloud, digital artClean condo life is messy. It takes time. There’s conflict involved sometimes. Emotions can run high. These are our homes we’re talking about, after all.

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Clean Condo Life: Heat Pumps Are Great, But Adding Them To Condos Requires Care In Installation

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 16 May 2023 19:35:30 +0000

DALL·E generated image of a wall mounted heat pump air exchange unit blowing cool blue curls of air into a condo living room, digital artAs a resident of a condo without central air conditioning, I’ve been feeling the harsh effects of climate change, particularly during the sweltering summers. With climate change, population growth, and urbanization being the key megatrends, it’s clear that air conditioning is transitioning from a luxury to a necessity. For instance, in my Vancouver condo, the […]

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Clean Condo Life: Getting Heat Pumps For Buildings Without A/C

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 16 May 2023 10:50:42 +0000

DALL·E generated image of a condo building balcony with a heat pump, digital artHeat pumps are added to condos all the time, increase the sales value, can save you a bit of money in the wintertime, and will give you blessed comfort on hot days in the summer.

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Clean Condo Life: Adapting Existing Buildings To A Changing Climate

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 15 May 2023 16:35:31 +0000

DALL·E generated view of a downtown 19 story condo building in vancouver from above with reddish heat tones, digital artIt takes work. It takes planning. It takes time. It takes a bunch of people agreeing. It takes someone to recognize the problem, admit to themselves that they have to help solve them, and start moving the ball forward.

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