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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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The solicitation was designed as a call for early-stage clean energy innovations that fall within five defined technology areas: energy efficiency; energy storage; AI/machine learning; advanced power electronics/power conditioning; and zero- and negative-carbon emission generation.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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This year, we have increased our focus on waste reduction, recycling, energy conservation, and exploring more sustainable materials to incorporate into our products. Unlike conventional cars, they don’t release as much heat, which can be a problem in cities where streets and buildings trap heat, making the region hotter.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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Energy-saving tips One action is to use less electricity, Rahman said, noting that dimming lights by 20 percent in homes, office buildings, hotels, and schools could save 10 percent of electricity. Another is switching to LEDs, which use at least 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs. Though small, SMRs are powerful.

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Obama Announces $3.4B Investment in Smart Grid Technologies and Projects

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Speaking at Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, President Barack Obama announced $3.4 Building a Smart Grid Manufacturing Industry: $26 million. Click to enlarge. Making Electricity Distribution and Transmission More Efficient: $400 million.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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Many future owners may be driving EVs in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint and charging at home could give them the opportunity to control the source of the energy that goes into their car. For instance, they may have solar panels on their roof or could, via their utility, opt for energy from renewable sources.