Category: Policy

Energy Poverty

Energy Poverty

Energy Poverty

09/30/18

“What happens when a community lacks sufficient access to energy resources?”

 

In the developed world, it is hard to imagine not having access to electricity. But in many parts of this the developing world, this is a pure reality. When a community lacks sufficient access to energy, they are said to be in Energy Poverty. Energy poverty can affect all factors of human development, such as emergency medical situations not having enough power or children not being able to do homework at night because of lack of access to lighting.

 

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Vehicle Emission Standards

Vehicle Emission Standards

Vehicle Emission Standards

09/27/18

“How can we regulate vehicle emissions?”

 

Much of the debate around decarbonization centers around the energy sector. But in some areas such as California, the transportation sector have become the highest emitter of CO2 emissions. To combat this, governments can adopt Vehicle Emissions Standards which regulate how polluted vehicle emissions can be.

How Electric Vehicle Charging Forecasting will Help with Net Zero Emissions Policy

How Electric Vehicle Charging Forecasting will Help with Net Zero Emissions Policy

How Electric Vehicle Charging Forecasting will Help with Net Zero Emissions Policy

09/20/18

“How can predicting electric vehicle charging help with environmental policy?”

 

Electric Vehicles are one of the fastest growing market segments in the world. Their smaller pollution factor will greatly help in decarbonization policy. But they have one catch to them. Because they require a great deal of charging and might replenish their energy at non-peak generation times, they have the potential to cause great harm to the grid. But if we can predict when and how EVs will charge it can allow us to plan out policies to achieve balance. This is How Electric Vehicle Charging Forecasting will Help with Net Zero Emissions Policy.