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DOE: US wind power capacity grew 8% in 2014 to ~66 GW, 2nd in world; meets 4.9% of end use demand; lowest prices to date

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According to the 2014 Wind Technologies Market Report released today by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and its Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, total installed wind power capacity in the United States grew at a rate of 8% in 2014 and now stands at nearly 66 gigawatts (GW)—ranking second in the world (to China) and meeting 4.9%

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Study finds lead from leaded gasoline persists in London air despite ‘90s ban

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They explained that lead from leaded gasoline once settled in the environment and is steadily re-suspended into the air through wind and vehicle movement, providing a constant background level and remobilization mechanism.

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EIA: US energy-related CO2 dropped 2.7% in 2015; of end-use sectors, only transportation increased

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from 5,405 MMmt in 2014. The 28% decrease in gasoline prices (in nominal dollars) from 2014 to 2015, along with the continued economic recovery, led to higher fuel consumption. from 2014 levels. between 2014 and 2015. This decline occurred despite growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) of 2.6% Electricity.

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NRG and GenOn to Merge to create largest competitive power generation company in the US; 47,000 MW net combined capacity

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The combined company, which will retain the name NRG Energy, will become the largest competitive power generation company in America with approximately 47,000 MW of fossil fuel, nuclear, solar and wind capacity across the merit order, situated almost entirely in the three premier competitive energy markets in the US.

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IEA: Global oil discoveries and new projects fell to historic lows in 2016 while US shale surged; “two-speed” market

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There, investment rebounded sharply and output rose, on the back of production costs being reduced by 50% since 2014. Exploration spending is expected to fall again in 2017 for the third year in a row to less than half 2014 levels, resulting in another year of low discoveries. With global demand expected to grow by 1.2

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FAA awards $100M to 8 companies for CLEEN II development; lower fuel consumption, emissions and noise

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The CLEEN II solicitation was posted in October 2014.). Flight Management System: CLEEN II funding will assist in efforts to optimize cruise/descent performance as well as wind-optimized cruise efforts to improve fuel burn and reduce NO x emissions and noise. Earlier post.)

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ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

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Vehicle penetration 2000 to 2040. Renewable energy supplies—including traditional biomass, hydro and geothermal as well as wind, solar and biofuels—will grow by nearly 60%. Wind, solar and biofuels are likely to make up about 4% of energy supplies in 2040, up from 1% in 2010. Source: ExxonMobil. Click to enlarge.

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