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California agencies release report charting path to 100% clean electricity; need to triple grid capacity by 2045

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The California Energy Commission (CEC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) released the first joint agency report and a summary document examining how the state’s electricity system can become carbon-free by 2045. About 36% of that comes from renewable sources, predominantly wind and solar.

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US DOE releases Grid Energy Storage report

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its Grid Energy Storage report to the members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. of total electric production capacity) of grid storage, 95% of which is pumped storage hydro. Europe and Japan have notably higher fractions of grid storage. —“Grid Energy Storage”.

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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

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Jenkins has also helped push Congress to think more seriously about the power grid, releasing a report last year that showed that much of the 43 percent emissions reduction expected by 2030 would be squandered if the United States doesn’t double the pace of transmission upgrades. power-grid transmission.

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Deutsche Bank CCA report highlights Chinese global leadership toward a low-carbon economy; 12th Five-Year Plan

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The many new and expanded strong policy initiatives and green targets in China’s 12 th Five year Plan, released on 5 March 2011, provide “ clear evidence ” that China’s low-carbon policies remain global best-in-class, according to a new report from DB Climate Change Advisors (DBCCA). Source: DBCCA.

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New E3SM exascale modeling system for earth simulation released to scientific community

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The E3SM release will include model code and documentation, as well as output from an initial set of benchmark simulations. The high-resolution E3SM earth system model simulates the strongest storms with surface winds exceeding 150 mph—hurricanes that leave cold wakes that are 2 to 4 degrees Celsius cooler than their surroundings.

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EPA proposes rule for nationwide 30% cut in GHG from existing power plants by 2030 relative to 2005

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This entails leveraging re-dispatch over the grid to substitute generation at the most carbon-intensive affected EGUs with generation from less carbon-intensive affected EGUs (including natural gas combined cycle [NGCC] units that are under construction). the remainder from other sources, including wind and solar. billion kWh).

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The Climate Change Caravan

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Say Hello to Guest Blogger Alexis Ringwald - with this first dispatch from the Climate Change Caravan in India. Both Caroline and I live in India and joined our friends at the Indian Youth Climate Network to implement this project. More soon … Follow our Climate Solutions Road Tour at: [link].