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De elektrische truck: goed laadplan kan veel geld besparen
Tijdens de pandemie zijn we veel meer thuis én bestellen we meer online. De bestelbussen in de straat zijn daarom een steeds zichtbaarder onderdeel van de logistieke keten. De meeste CO2-uitstoot en geluidsoverlast van transport komt echter van vrachtwagens. View Summary +
“十四五”规划：西北地区电力行业转型下一步怎么走？
在国际能源转型的大浪潮下，制定中国电力行业低碳发展路线的工作也在逐步深入。习近平总书记在2020年底气候雄心峰会上宣布，到2030年，中国单位国内生产总值二氧化碳排放将比2005年下降65%以上，非化石能源占一次能源消费比重将达到25%左右，风电、太阳能发电总装机容量将达到12亿千瓦以上。这已成为中国落实碳达峰的中期目标，然而，未来要实现碳中和，建立以非化石能源为主体、安全高效的电力系统仍然充满了挑战。 2021年3月两会审议通过的“十四五”规划和2035年远景目标纲要，设定了包括单位GDP能源消耗、二氧化碳强度和空气质量在内的“十四五”能源和环境约束性指标，但并未提出具体煤电退出的要求。与之前“十三五”规划相比，新的规划纲要在实现低碳转型和完善系统的能源安全方面进行了部署，这主要体现在：… View Summary +
The Unsung Hero of the Climate Fight: Energy Efficiency
It’s official: There is absolutely no time to waste, and our mission is clear. Whether or not you were surprised by the key findings from the recently released Working Group 1 contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report of… View Summary +
Environmental Regulations and the “No Regrets” Approach: A Refresher for Utility Generators
Many of us have a hard time keeping track of where our federal government stands on environmental issues, especially when viewed through a political lens or from the perspective of the popular press. For example, in 2016 we signed… View Summary +
让热泵“热”起来
热泵作为节能、高效的可再生能源利用技术设备，正逐渐为决策者和民众所认知。在“双碳”目标及能源危机的背景下，热泵的作用进一步凸显。但要激发其巨大的市场潜力，仍需更多配套政策支持。 2022年9月，睿博能源智库（RAP）专家与合作伙伴在《自然》杂志能源子刊发表“全球热泵市场升温”（“Heating up… View Summary +
The Duck is Learning to Fly in California and Hawaii
I took a look at electricity data recently from California and Hawaii and I saw a duck that was learning to fly. Well, what I saw was that the so-called Duck Curve–the load shape some grid operators… View Summary +
Utilities Can Get a “LEG” Up with Beneficial Electrification—But Regulators Also Have to be Ready
In a series of blog posts over the last several weeks, RAP has spotlighted the opportunities associated with beneficial electrification—the practice of electrifying appliances and machines that are currently powered by fossil fuels. Embracing beneficial electrification provides a significant opportunity… View Summary +
Preparing for Emergencies with Wind, Solar, Energy Storage, and Microgrids
Resilience is a character trait that is universally admired and respected in people. In recent years, it has also gained attention as a new imperative for infrastructure planning and development. In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and other recent natural… View Summary +
Spotting Opportunities to Innovate
Two years ago, RAP produced a Menu of Options for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the power sector for the National Association of Clean Air Agencies. The report contains 26 detailed chapters, 25 of which look at proven… View Summary +
Excess Rooftop Solar Generation, A Source of Help for Neighbors
It seems that almost overnight, huge numbers of American electricity consumers have become electricity producers, mostly via their rooftop solar systems. Today, these Americans aren’t just pulling electrons from the grid, they are adding to the supply of… View Summary +
