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Pathways to a Clean Energy Future
The Clean Energy Transition Institute commissioned an economy-wide deep decarbonization pathways study to serve as a blueprint for how Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington might achieve a low-carbon, clean energy economy...
Eileen V. Quigley
8/12/2019
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Dealing with Range Anxiety
Although an electric vehicle’s (EV) speed, quiet ride, and smooth handling make it highly enjoyable to drive, many potential drivers may avoid EVs because of concerns about EV battery capacity, ready availability of public charging stations...
Nicole Larson
8/12/2019
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Deep Decarbonization Study Conclusions
The results of Meeting the Challenge of Our Time: Pathways to a Clean Energy Future for the Northwest demonstrate the feasibility of Northwest states to achieve deep decarbonization by mid-century, even if we postulate...
Eileen V. Quigley
8/5/2019
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A Beginner’s Guide to Alternative Fuel Vehicles
As the climate crisis grows, transportation sector emissions must be addressed. The transport sector in Washington and Oregon accounts for nearly half of all energy-related CO2 emissions.
Nicole Larson
8/5/2019
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Deep Decarbonization Cost Assessment
The scope of costs in "Meeting the Challenge of Our Time: Pathways to a Clean Energy Future in the Northwest" is limited to energy system costs, which represent the annual cost of producing, distributing, and consuming energy.
Eileen V. Quigley
7/29/2019
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The Role of Emerging Technologies
A variety of new and emerging technologies will be required to meet electricity demand in the 2040-2050 timeframe. Below is a brief discussion of those that the Northwest deep decarbonization pathways study identified.
Eileen V. Quigley
7/22/2019
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Eight Decarbonization Scenarios
Meeting the Challenge of Our Time: Pathways to a Clean Energy Future for the Northwest explores multiple pathways for decarbonizing the region’s energy system, while addressing policy questions and potential implementation challenges in ...
Eileen V. Quigley
7/15/2019
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Five Deep Decarbonization Strategies
The deep decarbonization framework for the Northwest deep decarbonization pathways study, Meeting the Challenge of Our Time: Pathways to a Clean Energy Future for the Northwest centers around five decarbonization strategies ...
Eileen V. Quigley
7/8/2019
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Pathways Study Methodology and Emissions Target
Prior to commissioning Meeting the Challenge of Our Time, the Clean Energy Transition Institute convened a Deep Decarbonization Pathways Working Group and conducted numerous interviews with Northwest stakeholders ...
Eileen V. Quigley
7/1/2019
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Meeting the Challenge of Our Time
Today, the Clean Energy Transition Institute released Meeting the Challenge of Our Time: Pathways to a Clean Energy Future for the Northwest, the first economy...
Eileen V. Quigley
6/5/2019
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Out of Thin Air: BC Start-Up Aims to Produce Jet and Other Fuels from Atmospheric Carbon, Water, and Renewable Energy.
BC Start-Up Aims to Produce Jet and Other Fuels from Atmospheric Carbon, Water, and Renewable Energy.
Ross Macfarlane
6/4/2019
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Funding Workforce Development for Retiring Coal Plants
Hundreds of coal plants across the country have closed, with more shutdowns in the last two years than the previous decade.
Nick Montoni
6/4/2019
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