cleanenergy
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Are We Ignoring a Crucial Clean Energy Tool?
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Joe Rogers is an MBA candidate at the University of Chicago. There is bi-partisan support surrounding the United States’ transition to a 100% clean electricity grid by 2035. Carbon-free electricity is an important component of the United States’ broader carbon abatement strategy, and our rapid deployment of renewable energy is…
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Advancing Energy Equity and Climate Solutions in Chicago
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Briana Parker works at Elevate, a community-centered organization focused on fighting for policies that help people keep the lights and heat on. For 4.8 million American households facing energy insecurity in the country, cost surges – up to 30% this winter for gas-powered heat – are a growing crisis. Nationwide,…
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A Decarbonized Grid by 2035: Necessary, Dependable, and Affordable
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There is a growing consensus among scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders that society must become more reliant on renewable energy in order to mitigate the effects of climate change. However, the method of and timeline for renewable energy reliance remain unclear and subject to political whims. The plummeting costs of wind…