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How hydrogen can reduce natural gas CO2 emissions

September 23, 2020 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Canada Energy Regulator on Sept. 23, 2020. Hydrogen is becoming increasingly important in global green energy strategies, and could play a significant role in Canada’s own carbon-emission reduction goals. One potential [Read more]

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EIA’s 50% Carbon Free Generation side case projects little effect on CO2 emissions

March 11, 2020 Energi Staff

By Richard Bowers This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on March 11 2020. Last week, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released an Issue in Focus supplement to its Annual Energy Outlook 2020 (AEO2020). [Read more]

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AB methane regulations do not address major emissions sources

January 6, 2020 Energi Staff

Alberta’s current methane reduction targets will fail to meet federal targets, according to the David Suzuki Foundation and Pembina Institute. The two groups argue the province needs to improve its oil and gas methane regulations [Read more]

Innovation

Saudi Aramco looks to improve engines, fuels to sustain business

March 6, 2019 Energi Staff

Saudi Aramco, the state-run oil giant of Saudi Arabia, says it is looking to develop more efficient fuels and sophisticated combustion engines to help reduce CO2 emissions and secure the company’s business. [Read more]

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Railways could provide energy, environment benefits

January 30, 2019 Energi Staff

While railways carry 8 per cent of the world’s passengers and 7 per cent of global freight, they only account for 2 per cent of total transport energy demand.  CP Rail photo. Railways can cut [Read more]

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Trump powerless to stop US coal plants from retiring

January 16, 2019 Energi Staff

During the first two years of the Trump administration, more US coal fired power plants were shuttered than in the entirety of former President Barack Obama’s first term.  Washington Post photo by Meg Kelly. over [Read more] [Read more]

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US power sector CO2 emissions down 28% since 2005

December 27, 2018 Energi Staff

US power sector CO2 emissions on the decline due to slower electricity growth and a shift from coal, oil to natural gas and renewables.  Getty Images photo. By Perry Lindstrom US power sector CO2 emissions [Read more] [Read more]

Opinion

Thanksgiving redux: Embedded energy & carbon emissions of turkey cooking methods

November 21, 2018 Energi Staff

The turkey recipes analyzed utilize a variety of cooking apparatuses and fuels, so the methodology of calculating the total energy use and carbon emissions will vary.  KRCR News photo. Carbon emissions footprint for a traditionally roasted [Read more]

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Innovation

Equinor looks to power offshore platforms with onshore electricity

June 11, 2018 Energi Staff

Equinor says it is hoping to supply three of its offshore platforms currently powered by gas turbines with electricity from onshore.  The switch could cut CO2 emissions from Troll C and Sleipner area by over [Read more]

Opinion

Carbon emissions impact of DC Metro running late for hockey crowd

May 23, 2018 Energi Staff

Matt Chester calculates increase to transportation-related carbon emissions when late-night games and early-closings of the public transit system require fans to find alternative ways home, including taxis or ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft.  Photo Library/Getty [Read more]

In the Spotlight

Huge battery plant subsidies are price Canada pays for lagging in clean energy industry

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

China dominates clean energy industry, US and Europe race to catch up Government subsidies totalling $28.2 billion for two Ontario battery plants require 20-year pay back, according to Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) Yves Giroux. Clean [Read more]

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