"The solution, according to Gates, is creating better technological alternatives where it is the same price or cheaper to accomplish the same goal in a climate-conscious way. Gates has long talked about the space between the cost of how something is conventionally done and the way it should be do in a decarbonized way the 'green premium.' To make meaningful change on climate change, that green premium has to slowly reduced and then eliminated in all sectors of the economy, according to Gates."
"Federal weather officials believe that, on balance, this winter will be colder than last and require more energy to heat homes. Though milder temperatures are expected in the Southwest and along the Atlantic Coast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts colder weather in the frigid parts of the country, where the most heating fuel is consumed."
"Solar paired with storage fared relatively well during Hurricane Ida in Louisiana in September 2021, including at a 50-unit affordable apartment building that kept power as the storm knocked out transmission lines carrying electricity into New Orleans."
"For storm intensity forecasts in particular, NOAA has been developing a new system known as HAFS — the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System — and hopes to implement it next spring. HAFS will 'provide an operational analysis and forecast out to seven days' and allow scientists 'to see multiple storms at once to understand how they interact,' NOAA says."
"Fervo Energy brings a variety of innovative technologies to the geothermal power space including horizontal drilling and distributed fiber optic sensing that it uses to deliver more reliable and cost-effective projects. This approach makes geothermal power accessible in far more places than before and dramatically increases its potential as a widespread energy source."
With immediate fixes for high prices in short supply, policymakers can deliver energy relief by repealing the antiquated Jones Act.
"Today, Propagate announced a $10M Series A fundraise to propel this vision to commercialize its agroforestry-focused software, development, and financing ecosystem. The round was led by Belgium-based The Nest and also included Agfunder, the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good, Techstars, and Neglected Climate Opportunities, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust, and more."
"Electra is planning to complete the build of its first iron ore refining pilot plant at its headquarters in Colorado next year, as it pushes forward with its broader aim to have its first commercial-scale plant up and running before the end of the decade. The firm said it is also aiming to forge additional partnerships across the entire steel value chain in order to accelerate the transition to green steel."
"To address climate change, we need a rational, realistic approach that prioritizes both people and planet, one that recognizes the human life inhabiting our world is what makes it special and worth protecting. We need an all-hands-on-deck approach that values action over rhetoric. We need a climate commitment .
SMRs are ready to play a key role in achieving a clean energy future.
