Electric Reliability Council of Texas Renewable Energy News: Supply Analysis Working Group Rooftop Photovoltaic (Solar) Forecast and High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Line Option in the Long-Te

This is commendable progress. Just need to dramatically increase solar generation.

Assuming that this worthwhile in the pursuit of Energy Efficiency (and Solar Energy along with it) does anyone know of: 1) References showing which states or other jurisdictions have adopted the 2018

Ref: https://www.dallasclimateaction.com/environmentalcommission Link: https://27aabd9a-6024-4b39-ba78-f6074e2fc631.filesusr.com/ugd/349b65_3cc829254aad4505a09e432aa80df625.pdf Agenda also includes li

First thank you for excellent presentation at the recent NTREG meeting about the Feb 2021 freeze. I was alarmed too about what and how the disaster unfolded. Thanks to ERCOT for saving us from a compl

Most of the time it's good to take care of tasks in a timely manner. Occasionally, procrastination has its benefits. This is one of those rare instances where slow would have been advantageous. Moment

Registration is free and includes access to video for viewing at a more convenient time. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/code-red-for-humanity-what-municipalities-can-do-tickets-224359825277?aff=calt

January has traditionally been NTREG's "Field Trip" month. Everything was in place for 2022. Covid changed things when Dallas County health regulations forced a cancellation of our field trip. Thanks

For many years, January has been NTREG's "Field Trip" month. This month was no exception. Weeks ago, a site was selected, necessary arrangements were made, and we received formal approval from our pro

For 2022, please consider watching to the end to learn about we the people. https://www.pbs.org/video/earth-emergency-6njifx/

We have recently had some trees die out, which has led to more sun exposure on our south facing roof. Consequently, I've renewed my interest in roof mounted solar PV. If you have had good experience t

The Dallas Environmental Commission was created by City Ordinance to “advise on the CECAP implementation and environmental issues which arise in the city”, per ordinance 31847: https://www.dallasclima

We completed year 25 in our passive/active solar home. For 2021 we had $0 energy bills (only the base fee). The house is performing better than the rigorous Passive House standards (our use: 6.6 kBtu/

The Dallas City Council ENVS (Environment & Sustainability) Committee meeting scheduled for 9:00 am next Mon. 1/3/22 has several items that may be of interest. For details see the agenda with links to

Interesting view on EVs from Toyota: https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-is-right-on-their-stance-towards-electric-vehicles-ar194002.html Skip Skip Cave Cave Consulting LLC

Anyone on here tried Bi-Facial panels? On maybe ground-mount arrays, or Agriculture shading? Maybe with reflectors (mirror or white) to boost the bottom side? Thanks, Phil.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has issued it's latest Estimated US Energy Consumption series of flowcharts. Included is the same estimated flowchart for all the US states. https://flowcharts.l

This is similar to my previous post, but involves a coating (such as for roofs): https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abf7136 Abstract The sky is a natural heat sink that has been extensively u

From the latest issue of Science magazine (AAAS): https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abg0291 Passive radiative cooling technology uses the infrared atmospheric window to allow outer space to

So. What all was lost with the crash of Build Back Better? Asking the net results of: + Infrastructure Bill - (minus) Build Back Better = (?) as far as Renewable, Energy, Transportation, Electricity,