Yu Xu
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The Cost of Wind Energy: Tradeoffs between Energy Storage and Transmission
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New research finds that transmission costs must be at least $600/MW-km and energy storage must cost at most $100/kW h in order for wind energy storage to be economical.
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Dreaming of Blue Skies: The Impact of Winter Heating on Air Quality in Northern China
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Winter heating is linked to higher ambient concentrations of total suspended particles (TSP) and a reduction in life expectancy in northern China.
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Japan’s Highly Energy Efficient Transportation Sector: Is It Possible for the US to Replicate?
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A new study compares transportation sectors in the US and Japan, suggesting that potential crossover for American policymakers is minimal.
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More Efficient Energy Efficiency: Smarter Program Targeting Means Higher Savings
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New research shows that targeting high energy customers is an effective way to achieve substantial energy savings in utility conservation and efficiency programs.