Posts Tagged ‘Renewable Energy’
Net Zero – What Does It Mean?
What does “Net Zero” mean? Many corporations and government leaders recognize that to avoid worsening climate impacts, global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will need to drop 50% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.1 Achieving net zero emissions occurs when human-caused GHG emissions are balanced out by removing GHGs from the atmosphere, using a carbon…
Read MoreImportance of Energy Storage in Stabilizing Electricity Grids
The devastation of a winter storm in Texas provides further evidence that the country needs to provide the resources and infrastructure for energy storage systems to prevent future crisis. Extreme weather has become a bigger risk in recent years; including raging wildfires in California that we’ve seen in the past. The problem is not just…
Read MoreHow to Apply for Emission Reduction Alberta’s Energy Savings for Business (ESB) Program
We are excited to announce that N-Sci has been approved as an eligible Contractor of Emission Reduction Alberta’s Energy Savings for Business (ESB) Program. About the Program Energy Savings for Business will help eligible Alberta businesses reduce emissions, decrease operating costs, grow their operations and become more competitive, while creating skilled jobs and boosting economic…
Read More2021 Renewable Energy Trends You Need to Know About
We have gathered the latest news and trends surrounding renewable energy over the past few weeks, and we’d like to highlight the most important renewable energy trends that you need to know about. We’ve researched and compiled the best trends for 2021 in one comprehensive space, and you can find all citations to their original…
Read MoreCritical Minerals: How can they lead us to a clean future?
You may have noticed more and more chatter about critical minerals and how they’ll lead us to a clean energy future. What are critical minerals? What are they used for? We’re glad you asked! What are critical minerals? According to Geoscience Australia, a department of the Australian Government, critical minerals are “metals and non-metals that…
Read MoreWhat is Net Metering?
Thinking of using a renewable “green” energy technology to generate your own electricity and reduce your monthly costs? Net Metering might be the ideal solution for you. A Little Background on Electricity Markets Most consumers get their electricity from a utility, which is a regulated public or private entity that sells electricity to energy consumers.…
Read MoreSummer Newsletter 2020
Our Summer Newsletter is here! While we’ve all been quarantining and working from home, the renewable energy news hasn’t stopped. Check out some of the latest news here! Renewable Energy provides all new US generating capacity in April According to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the Federal Energy…
Read More2020 Renewable Energy, Utilities Industry Outlook
Considering adding renewable power to your organization? We’ll tell you why it’s a good idea. The power and utilities industry started strong in the new decade. Trends around climate goals, DER, and growth are expected to continue; however, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the path of the clean energy transition1. Is this a positive change?…
Read MoreHow Solar Energy Can Benefit YOU
Are you thinking about adding solar energy to your organization? Wondering who is the best to talk to, what your options are, or how solar energy works? Look no further! What is solar energy? Solar is a renewable resource and does not emit any greenhouse gases in the energy generation process. However, the cost of solar in relation to…
Read MoreMay 2020 Newsletter
And just like that, May has come and gone! In this month’s newsletter, we look at renewable energy innovations and advancements, as well as the impact that the global pandemic has had on the energy industry. Moving towards 100% renewable power in Hawaii1 The US island state of Hawaii has committed to generating 100 per…
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