Category: Policy

The US Interconnections

The US Interconnections

The US Interconnections

01/15/19

“How is the US power grid divided up?”

 

The United States is a large country. Spanning between two major oceans, it is truly a wonder to behold. But this might be too large for a single interconnection. Instead, the US is divided up into multiple separate interconnections, which together make up The US Interconnections. It is mainly divided between the Western and Eastern Interconnections, with the Texas Interconnection being a small subset.

 

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The Circular Economy

The Circular Economy

The Circular Economy

01/13/19

“How do we need to rethink our approach to consumption?”

 

Widespread industrialization has lead economically developed societies to think of products of having a finite linear lifespan. However, with the advent of climate change, this needs to change drastically. Instead, manufactured products will need to be recycled and reutilized in a Circular Economy. This will ensure maximum resource utilization and minimize carbon emissions.

 

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Dispersed Generation

Dispersed Generation

Dispersed Generation

01/06/18

“How can we have hyper distributed electricity generation?”

 

With the advent of climate change, distributed energy resources are proliferating at ever-expanding rates. However, sometimes this decentralized generation must be taken to the utmost levels to ensure infrastructure vitality. Anything of less than or equal to 500 kW of distributed energy generation is known as Dispersed Generation. An Example of dispersed generation includes rooftop photovoltaics.

India’s National Power Grid

India’s National Power Grid

India’s National Power Grid

12/29/18

“What connects all of India’s electricity sector together?”

 

India is one of the largest countries in the world and is about to become the most populous as well. And it must find a way to meet the electricity needs of its citizens. This is done through a National Power Grid, which connects 5 regional grids through high voltage electricity. This allows for power trading and stabilization when necessary.

 

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RESCOs

RESCOs

RESCOs

12/23/18

“Are there companies dedicated to providing renewable energy?”

 

ESCOs are great for providing energy access. ESCOs that provide energy exclusively from renewable energy sources are known as RESCOs and are pivotal for the next energy paradigm.

Energy Service Companies

Energy Service Companies

Energy Service Companies

12/21/18

“How can a company provide energy solutions?”

 

Energy is just as dependent on economics as physics. As a result, electricity needs to be generated and distributed through a variety of manners. One of through an Energy Service Company, a commercial or non-profit organization that provides a vast array of energy services whether it be service implementation or retrofitting.

How Urban Densification Will Build Fire Resilience in California

How Urban Densification Will Build Fire Resilience in California

How Urban Densification Will Build Fire Resilience in California

12/20/18

“Why is urban density a good way to protect against wildfires in California?”

 

California is experiencing two major existential problems. First of all, runaway housing prices are placing an economic burden on millions all over the State. Second, Climate Change is exacerbating wildfires to catastrophic levels. But the Golden State has the golden opportunity to kill two birds with one stone by densifying its cities. Not only will this lower housing prices, but it will also limit suburban sprawl flooding people into fire-prone areas. This is How Urban Densification Will Build Fire Resilience in California.