The Future of Energy Efficiency
Energy Terminal Weekly Newsletter
July 11th 2022 | Issue #14 | Subscribe here
Happy Monday!
Welcome to the ET weekly, a platform dedicated to elevating the next generation of energy leaders. In this week's issue we cover:
💡 Energy Security
🔋 The unknown benefit of storing data in the cloud
👨⚖️ The consequences of SCOTUS's decision on climate
⚡ Easing current strains on energy grids
🌏 The relation between geopolitics and the energy transition
🚨EPISODE 11 OUT NOW🚨
In Episode 11, Hope and Michael are joined by the team of Anuranet and Choir, joint hardware and software companies looking to transform the role of energy efficiency in the home to reduce emissions and ease grid strain. With increased electrification as we electrify many processes previously powered by fossil fuels, demand response and distributed energy resources will play an important part in managing stress on the grid. Tune into this episode to hear about frontier energy technology and advice on entrepreneurship and careers from this expert team.
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📚 Reading List (7/4 - 7/11)
Energy security? Community Solar? Mineral mining? Check out this week’s handpicked reading list to learn more about these groundbreaking energy topics 🔥
🎙️Podcasts:
The Carbon Copy, How Bad is the Supreme Court’s Decision on Climate?
Summary 📖 :
On June 30th, the Supreme Court ruled the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) overstepped its authority in regulating heat trapping gasses from power plants
Ruling means it will be extremely challenging for Biden administration to reach 2030 emission targets
There is growing concern that the Supreme Court may now challenge Massachusetts vs EPA, which gives EPA power to regulate greenhouse gasses
Politico Energy, Biden’s Frustrating Offshore Oil Lease Plan
Summary 📖 :
Further exacerbating uncertainty in the oil & gas market, the Interior Department proposal could allow for between 0 and 11 new oil leases
Oil & gas companies worry about the restriction of new leases, while environmental advocates are concerned about the possibility of up to 11 new leases
The proposal has been delayed approval pending further review
TED Talks Daily, The blind spots of the green energy transition
Summary 📖 :
To harness renewable energies we need to mine minerals (lithium, graphite, cobalt)
Power relations change when energy systems change
China dominates the processing and exportation of minerals, so they will potentially have control of this rebalancing of power
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ties into this as well – Ukraine is mineral rich
📰️ Articles:
Wall Street Journal, The EU Gets Real About Energy Security
Summary 📖 :
European Parliament votes to classify certain nuclear and natural-gas based projects as environmentally sustainable
Europe continues to rely on Russian gas flowing in despite Putin’s February invasion because alternatives are hard to come by
Putin may resort to energy blackmail to end strong European support for Kiev, Ukraine
Canary Media, What is Community Solar? And How Can You Sign Up?
Summary 📖 :
“Community solar refers to moderately large solar projects — usually up to 5 megawatts — that a number of customers…subscribe to or jointly own.”
A democratized alternative to rooftop solar that minimizes financial barrier to entry and allows people whose living situation is not suitable for solar (renting, shade) to join
Check EnergySage Community Solar Marketplace to see if there’s an opportunity to invest in community solar near you
TheStreet, Microsoft Wants to Share its Climate Secret
Summary 📖 :
Storing data in Microsoft’s cloud service Microsoft Azure leads to companies cutting energy usage by 65% and carbon emissions by ~84%
Companies that show high ESG performance have a 2.6x higher shareholder return
In 2019, 72% of Microsoft new power generation was from renewable resources
Microsoft has a goal of 100% renewable energy supply in its data centers and buildings by 2025
And head here to check out previous reading lists !
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