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Discussing the Politics of PA’s Energy Future
. When I informed the gentleman that his time had run out, he grumbled and ... front row and immediately started heckling the next commenter, a Clean ... commenters. The CPP supporter continued, and seconds later, my friend
Gas Trust Fund to Help Communities Faces Uphill Battle
can help states adapt to both variability (e.g., commodity prices) and anticipated change (e.g., demographics). The Highway Trust Fund and the Social ... severance and other taxes on natural gas production. Communities in shale
U.S. Offshore Wind Power: An Industry in Motion
, Irish, and Baltic Seas; and the Atlantic Ocean) held 4,149 grid ... , and NIMBYism issues. However, offshore wind developers in the U.S. must ... ; and the intricacies of securing not only approvals from local, state
Decarbonizing the Energy Sector with Fossil Fuel Technology
renewable energy industry—and arguably for good reason. As a result, communication between the two groups is limited and contentious. But the potential ... Offshore wind has enormous generating potential due to faster and more
A Primer on Carbon Dioxide Removal
strategy is well known, and involves shifting away from today’s fossil-fuel dependent energy system, and toward a future where nearly everything will run ... today’s CO2 emissions, and might some day even be able to turn back the
Biomass Energy: Climate Solution or Potential Catastrophe?
and predictable energy source; it is particularly useful in industries where wind and solar are impractical, such as transportation and shipping ... has subscribed to this view and currently defines biomass as carbon
Lessors of Two Evils
limits the amount of oil that can be extracted and increases the cost to ... least 39 oil and gas-producing states have passed forced pooling laws ... power and property rights. Often, drillers use the threat of forced
Do Credit Constraints Explain the Energy Efficiency Gap?
are more expensive than potential alternatives, and the argument can be ... appliances and hybrid vehicles—cost more upfront than less efficient ... products a “win-win”—they save consumers money and use less energy. Sounds
Summer Fellowships Support the Next Generation of Energy Scholars
want to work in energy industry, and I wanted to experience more policy ... Agency (IEA) and the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA), gave the students ... research published, and make connections that will last throughout their
What COP26 Coal Commitments Reveal
: 3 countries, China, South Korea, and Japan, who together represent ... countries and several development banks signed the Statement on International ... ending new direct public support for foreign coal projects and diverting