Cost of Transitioning to 100-Percent Renewable Energy
Jul 15, 2019 · There are several studies that indicate it would cost the United States trillions of dollars to transition to an electric system that is 100-percent renewable.
The Environmental Impact of Lithium Batteries - IER
Nov 12, 2020 · During the Obama-Biden administration, hydraulic fracturing was accused of causing a number of environmental problems—faucets on fire, contamination of drinking water, etc.—but the administration’s own Environmental Protection Agency could not validate those accusations.. Now Biden is planning to transition the transportation sector to electric vehicles that are powered by lithium ...
World Natural Gas Use to Hit a Record in 2024 - IER
Oct 11, 2024 · Global gas demand is set to hit a record high in 2024 and then again in 2025. The global gas balance, however, is “fragile” as limited LNG production growth keeps supply tight amid rising global demand, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its annual Global Gas Security Review, the IEA noted that following the supply shocks of 2022-23, gas markets returned to more ...
New York Needs Natural Gas But Bans Hydraulic Fracturing …
Apr 24, 2020 · Several U.S. states—Vermont, Washington, Maryland, and New York—have banned the use of hydraulic fracturing technology to obtain oil and natural gas from shale basins, but among them, New York is the only state with enormous energy potential. Hydraulic fracturing technology spurred the energy renaissance in the United States and made the nation effectively energy independent in 2019 for ...
Wind Turbine Collapses are Supposedly Rare, but Several Have …
Jan 30, 2023 · A wind turbine in Wisconsin collapsed, leaving a crater and debris strewn across a field.The blades and top portion of the wind turbine collapsed in Dodge County, near the town of Herman in southern Wisconsin.The GE turbine, which is part of the Butler Ridge wind farm, stands about 400 feet above the ground. The collapse was so massive that it caused nearby houses to shake.
Graphite, Dominated by China, Requires the Largest Production
Jul 7, 2023 · China dominates the world’s production and processing of graphite, which is the largest component by weight in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and one of the most pure forms of carbon. Minerals.net describes it as follows: “Graphite is a mineral composed exclusively of the element carbon. Graphite has the same chemical composition as diamond, which is also pure carbon, but the molecular ...
New Report Proposes Regulatory Reforms to Streamline US LNG …
Nov 22, 2024 · 3. A new report from Tristan Abbey of the National Center for Energy Analytics offers policy solutions that President-elect Trump should consider to ensure the U.S. achieves its LNG potential.
Wisconsin - IER
Wisconsin lacks fossil fuel resources. About 80 percent of the coal used in Wisconsin is imported from Wyoming. Natural gas is delivered to Wisconsin through pipelines, primarily from Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas with the remaining gas coming from Canadian sources.
Electricity Rates are Expected to Climb as Biden-Harris Climate ...
Sep 20, 2024 · Since President Biden took office, residential electricity prices have surged by 23%, largely driven by the climate policies of the Biden-Harris administration.U.S. utility regulators are now considering further rate hikes as electric utilities seek to fund investments necessary for transitioning to wind and solar technologies. These technologies, often located far from demand centers, require ...
An Overview of Federal Government Support for Electric Vehicles
Jul 27, 2023 · Electric vehicles (EVs) have been heralded as the eco-friendly saviors of our transportation landscape, promising to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, dependence on fossil fuels, and combat climate change.