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How renewables could beat natural gas in US generating capacity within 3 years – in numbers

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Photo courtesy of Tom Brewster/BLM California US renewables’ electrical generating capacity could be close to – and may even surpass – natural gas within three years, according to FERC data. Three megawatts each of new biomass and oil capacity plus 1 MW each of new hydropower and natural gas capacity made up the balance.

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Scenario study suggests increased vehicle electrification in Europe increases demand for gas in power sector; limited ability for power-to-gas

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A study published by the Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) has explored the possible impact of increased electrification of road transportation and domestic heating and cooking on the energy system (electricity and gas), as well as on CO 2 emissions and on GDP.

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Navigant forecasts global medium- and heavy-duty alt powertrain sales to exceed 820K units in 2026

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According to a new forecast report from Navigant Research, global commercial alternative powertrain medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) sales will grow from about 347,000 vehicles in 2016 to more than 820,000 in 2026, representing a CAGR of about 9%. Medium- and heavy-trucks represent 4.3% of vehicles in the US, drive 9.3%

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Solar to displace natural gas in the daytime + in summer on the Texas grid

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Solar is forecast to displace natural gas in the middle of the day and in the summer on the Texas grid, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). With more solar energy on Texas’ ERCOT grid, the EIA expects less natural gas use when solar generation displaces it in the middle of the day. Get started here. –

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ExxonMobil: diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one global transportation fuel by 2020

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Diesel demand accounts for 70% of the growth in demand for all transportation fuels through the forecast period to 2040. About 80% of the growth in commercial transport demand will come from developing nations, according to the forecast. Mix of the global vehicle fleet. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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US renewables’ installed generating capacity beats coal

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The new solar capacity reported for January was accompanied by 320 MW of new wind capacity, as well as 44 MW of natural gas, 2 MW of oil, and 3 MW of “other.” Moreover, FERC forecasts that utility-scale solar capacity should also exceed that of wind within the next two to three years. Installed utility-scale solar capacity (104.61

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ExxonMobil projects 25% energy demand increase between 2014-2040, 50% decline in carbon intensity; hybrids to be 40% of new car sales

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Global energy demand will increase 25% between 2014 and 2040, driven by population growth and economic expansion, ExxonMobil forecasts in the 2016 edition of its annual The Outlook for Energy. The company forecasts modest gains for plug-in electric cars, with cost and functionality remaining barriers. Source: ExxonMobil.

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