energy infrastructure
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Substantial growth in U.S. renewable-energy capacity will undoubtedly have a positive environmental impact. But the reduction in carbon emissions renewable-energy advocates aim to achieve does not exclude potential benefits to consumers. Because as renewable-energy generating capacity has expanded significantly over the last decade, household energy costs have decreased. DON'T MISS: Wind energy capacity in Europe now exceeds total coal output That's the conclusion reached in an energy-industry factbook (pdf) published by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Bloomberg New Energy...
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World to have 5,000 hydrogen fueling stations by 2032: study
To achieve mass adoption, fueling infrastructure for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will have to be hugely expanded. It's a problem similar to that faced by battery-electric cars, but charging stations are far cheaper and easier to install—and can rely on existing grid infrastructure for their...
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Hydrogen cost could equal 50-cent gasoline, with renewable energy: study
Renewable energy could dramatically lower the cost of hydrogen, a new study says.
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Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle landscape truly changed, says longtime expert
Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles are getting a more concrete commitment from policymakers, says one longtime expert.
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VT electric utility sells Tesla Powerwall batteries to its customers
Vermont utility Green Mountain Power is selling discounted Tesla Powerwall battery packs to its customers.
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Solar roads coming to Route 66 via photovoltaic pavers
Solar Roadways will install solar panels on a section of Route 66 in Missouri.
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Tesla and SolarCity will construct a combined solar farm and energy storage array in Hawaii.
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French oil company Total agrees to buy battery maker Saft
Energy storage has never been the subject of more research, capital investment, and business interest than it's experiencing in this decade. With lithium-ion cells at the forefront of both electric cars and stationary batteries used to store renewable energy for later use, batteries are hot. Now...
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True Zero to be brand for hydrogen fueling stations from First Element Fuel
First Element Fuel will operate its 15 California hydrogen stations under the True Zero brand.
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North America's largest coal power plant to become 44-MW solar farm
The site of an Ontario power plant will become a solar farm.
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Nissan: your electric car is the fuel station of the future (video)
Nissan believes future electric cars will be more connected to grid infrastructure.
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France Will Pave Roads With 620 Miles Of Solar Panels
France's environment agency wants to pave roads with solar panels.
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Two California utilities have received approval to build electric-car charging stations.
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Battery-Based Energy Trading: Next Step After Reverse Metering?
Energy trading could allow consumers to sell electricity to each other, cutting out utilities.
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Why Do West-Coast Gas Prices Differ From Rest Of U.S.?
Gasoline remains more expensive on the West Coast than the rest of the country.
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Full-Retail Hydrogen Stations Now Coming Online In California
A California advocacy group tracks fueling station construction.
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Small Islands Are Biggest Beneficiaries Of Renewable Energy
A wind farm for an island off the New England coast is expected to dramatically lower residents' electricity bills.
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Computers To Heat Your Home? Startup Nerdalize Distributes Server Farms To Dutch Residences
A Dutch startup uses servers to heat homes.
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SolaRoad says results from six months of operating its prototype bike path are encouraging.
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How Shell Oil Sees The Future Of Energy And Vehicle Fuels In 2050
It's always good to understand how the huge global energy industry views the worlds of today and tomorrow. At last month's Shell Eco-Marathon fuel-efficiency competition, sponsor Shell Oil provided seminars for attending journalists to explain how the company views the energy landscape from now...
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Despite Quick Charging, Toyota Exec Says Electric Cars Won't Work For Long Ranges
The Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car's chief engineer criticizes battery-electric cars.
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What Future For Coal In The U.S.: Slow Decline Or Faster Retreat?
Coal could remain a significant energy source for decades to come, a new report says.
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What Country Powered Itself Entirely On Renewable Energy For 75 Days?
Costa Rica claims to have powered itself entirely with renewable sources, mostly hydroelectric.
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Natural Gas Continues To Replace Coal: 'Bridge' Fuel To Lower-Carbon Energy
Natural gas is displacing coal in U.S. electricity generation.
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