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Clean energy investments 2 messages
The world is decarbonizing. Clean energy spending matches fossil fuels for the first time. Global investments in low-carbon energy topped $1 trillion in 2022, an all-time record. China extended its le
The world is decarbonizing. Clean energy spending matches fossil fuels for the first time. Global investments in low-carbon energy topped $1 trillion in 2022, an all-time record. China extended its le
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Larry
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VPP Program 5 messages
Are any of you familiar with this new VPP program? Is it legitimate? Can it work even if you're signed up for a NEM program through another electricity provider? Texans can now sign up for virtual pow
Are any of you familiar with this new VPP program? Is it legitimate? Can it work even if you're signed up for a NEM program through another electricity provider? Texans can now sign up for virtual pow
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Mark Witte
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Texas Solar Energy Society 2023 Annual Meeting Recording
From TXSES via LinkedIn: "If you were unable to join us on today, January 28, 2023 for our annual meeting, no problem! We recorded it for you! Thanks to all our keynote speakers and to our regional ch
From TXSES via LinkedIn: "If you were unable to join us on today, January 28, 2023 for our annual meeting, no problem! We recorded it for you! Thanks to all our keynote speakers and to our regional ch
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James Orenstein
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Buildings UP Equitable Energy Efficiency & Building Electrification Upgrades Program
Buildings UP is designed to accelerate the transformation of U.S. buildings into energy-efficient and clean energy-ready homes, commercial spaces, and communities. The Buildings Upgrade Prize (Buildin
Buildings UP is designed to accelerate the transformation of U.S. buildings into energy-efficient and clean energy-ready homes, commercial spaces, and communities. The Buildings Upgrade Prize (Buildin
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James Orenstein
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Energy Myths
Very interesting graphs, especially the graph that charts the amount of coal burned vs. useful energy vs. renewable energy. Myths about fossil fuels and renewable energy are circulating again. Don’t b
Very interesting graphs, especially the graph that charts the amount of coal burned vs. useful energy vs. renewable energy. Myths about fossil fuels and renewable energy are circulating again. Don’t b
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Mark Witte
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Wind energy could power human habitations on Mars
You might need to set up a free account to read this: https://physicsworld.com/a/wind-energy-could-power-human-habitations-on-mars/
You might need to set up a free account to read this: https://physicsworld.com/a/wind-energy-could-power-human-habitations-on-mars/
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Bill Byrom
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Multimeter? IR camera? And other assistance 5 messages
Tracy Wallace has shared a OneDrive for Business file with you. To view it, click the link below. Finding rafters Oct 2021.jpg Good afternoon! Green Careers Dallas needs to finish testing some donated
Tracy Wallace has shared a OneDrive for Business file with you. To view it, click the link below. Finding rafters Oct 2021.jpg Good afternoon! Green Careers Dallas needs to finish testing some donated
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Tracy Wallace
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Ultra Efficient Lighting 3 messages
The new lightbulb efficiency standards will ultimately save a lot of energy - and money. US Government to Crank Lightbulb Efficiency Up to 120 Lumens Per Watt US Government to Crank Lightbulb Efficien
The new lightbulb efficiency standards will ultimately save a lot of energy - and money. US Government to Crank Lightbulb Efficiency Up to 120 Lumens Per Watt US Government to Crank Lightbulb Efficien
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Mark Witte
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The Dunkelflaute Problem 2 messages
Solar panels and wind turbines are great, so long as the sun shines and the wind blows. But what if they do not? Well, then we store the energy. But how?In this video I explain how high the risk of a
Solar panels and wind turbines are great, so long as the sun shines and the wind blows. But what if they do not? Well, then we store the energy. But how?In this video I explain how high the risk of a
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Jim Duncan
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Octopus Energy US is partnering with Enphase Energy to create a virtual power plant (VPP) in Texas.
Renewable energy retailer Octopus Energy US is partnering with Enphase Energy, Inc., a supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, to create a virtual power plant (VPP) in Texas. With t
Renewable energy retailer Octopus Energy US is partnering with Enphase Energy, Inc., a supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, to create a virtual power plant (VPP) in Texas. With t
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Jack Smith
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How solar panels might help fix California’s drought 4 messages
I heard this story this morning on KERA-FM: Water officials in California's Central Valley plan to cover some of their canals with solar panels, hoping the devices will conserve water by preventing ev
I heard this story this morning on KERA-FM: Water officials in California's Central Valley plan to cover some of their canals with solar panels, hoping the devices will conserve water by preventing ev
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Bill Byrom
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Energy Efficeincy
Nice article about energy efficiency: https://cleantechnica.com/2023/01/22/the-unsung-success-story-of-increased-efficiency-and-why-we-all-need-more-of-it/ Mark
Nice article about energy efficiency: https://cleantechnica.com/2023/01/22/the-unsung-success-story-of-increased-efficiency-and-why-we-all-need-more-of-it/ Mark
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Mark Witte
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This is an era of plentiful, cheap, renewable energy, but the fossil fuel dinosaurs can’t admit it 3 messages
A friend shared this article about renewable energy in the UK. Many similarities to our situation in Texas. Change a few names and it could be about Texas! www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/2
A friend shared this article about renewable energy in the UK. Many similarities to our situation in Texas. Change a few names and it could be about Texas! www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/2
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Larry
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Help with events 2 messages
To all. This is the start of a second year as an event coordinator at NTREG. The plan is to use the experience from last year and improve the events and the organization around them. This requires vol
To all. This is the start of a second year as an event coordinator at NTREG. The plan is to use the experience from last year and improve the events and the organization around them. This requires vol
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Robert Lagerblad
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Photos of Field Trip to UTD Wind Energy Labs
[Moderator comment: Photos below have been posted by permission of Dr. Todd Griffith, Ph.D., Host and Presenter at NTREG's January 2023 meeting.] Speaker said not to share video but did not say no to
[Moderator comment: Photos below have been posted by permission of Dr. Todd Griffith, Ph.D., Host and Presenter at NTREG's January 2023 meeting.] Speaker said not to share video but did not say no to
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Mellen West
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Lewisville - ColorPalooza 4 messages
I wanted to provide this info to the NTREG officers for review and consideration - ColorPalooza event in Lewisville Happy New Year, and thank you for your previous participation in ColorPalooza! The C
I wanted to provide this info to the NTREG officers for review and consideration - ColorPalooza event in Lewisville Happy New Year, and thank you for your previous participation in ColorPalooza! The C
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Larry
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Go to Texas to see the anti-green future of clean energy 11 messages
Lessons for liberals from climate-sceptic wind ranchers The Economist - Jan 12th 2023 For more than 140 years John Davis’s family has owned the Pecan Spring Ranch on the prairie lands of West Texas. H
Lessons for liberals from climate-sceptic wind ranchers The Economist - Jan 12th 2023 For more than 140 years John Davis’s family has owned the Pecan Spring Ranch on the prairie lands of West Texas. H
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Skip Cave
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Dallas Shines in Brookings Report on City Climate Plans
Thanks to Brad Boa for posting on LinkedIn! Article: "Not according to plan: Exploring gaps in city climate planning and the need for regional action" 9/22/22: https://www.brookings.edu/research/not-a
Thanks to Brad Boa for posting on LinkedIn! Article: "Not according to plan: Exploring gaps in city climate planning and the need for regional action" 9/22/22: https://www.brookings.edu/research/not-a
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James Orenstein
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Report to be released on the future of geothermal in Texas
A report entitled “The Future of Geothermal in Texas: The Coming Century of Growth & Prosperity in the Lone Star State” is being published after more than a year of multi-disciplinary, cross-collabora
A report entitled “The Future of Geothermal in Texas: The Coming Century of Growth & Prosperity in the Lone Star State” is being published after more than a year of multi-disciplinary, cross-collabora
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Lissa
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How your house of worship can go solar
For the first time, faith-based, tax-exempt entities can directly take advantage of federal solar tax incentives https://environmentamerica.org/texas/articles/how-your-house-of-worship-can-go-solar/ -
For the first time, faith-based, tax-exempt entities can directly take advantage of federal solar tax incentives https://environmentamerica.org/texas/articles/how-your-house-of-worship-can-go-solar/ -
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Luke
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