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BNEF: wind and solar boost cost-competitiveness versus fossil fuels

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The levelized cost of electricity analysis for H2 2015 shows onshore wind to be fully competitive against gas and coal in some parts of the world, while solar is closing the gap. Our report shows wind and solar power continuing to get cheaper in 2015, helped by cheaper technology but also by lower finance costs.

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IBM introduces new wind and solar forecasting system for utilities; big data analytics and weather modeling to predict output

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The solution combines weather prediction and big data analytics to forecast accurately the availability of wind power and solar energy. By utilizing local weather forecasts, HyRef can predict the performance of each individual wind turbine and estimate the amount of generated renewable energy.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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There are four guidelines to follow: Refrain from using or burning oil, gas or coal. If an EV is charged with electricity that is generated from renewable sources (such as solar, wind, geothermal, or hydroelectric), then there are no fossil fuel emissions associated with that charging or driving process. They’re safer.

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SGH2 building largest green hydrogen production facility in California; gasification of waste into H2

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Fluor, a global engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance company, which has best-in-class experience in building hydrogen-from-gasification plants, will provide front-end engineering and design for the Lancaster facility. Waste is a global problem, clogging waterways, contaminating oceans, packing landfills and polluting skies.

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EPRI assesses status of 8 key power generation technologies for US; estimates of capital cost and levelized cost of electricity

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The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) represents an annualized cost of generating electricity over the lifetime of the unit, including initial capital, return on investment, and costs of operation, fuel and maintenance. emissions capture and storage, new emissions controls regulations, and increasing capital costs.

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Why Schools Should Electrify Their Bus Fleets

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If an EV is charged with electricity that is produced by burning fossil fuel such as coal or natural gas, there are still greenhouse gas emissions associated with running the vehicle. While electric school buses cost more than diesel buses to purchase, the savings in fuel and maintenance costs even out over the lifetime of the bus.

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President’s Jobs Council recommends an “All-in” energy strategy; from fossil fuels and pipelines, to efficiency, renewables and vehicle electrification

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The council recommended: Allowing more access to oil, natural gas and coal opportunities on federal lands. The Council said it believes the US needs policies that encourage private companies to invest in R&D and the deployment of new power generation technologies such as wind, solar, advanced nuclear and coal gasification.

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