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The Health and Environmental Benefits of Wind and Solar …

WEBWind and solar energy provide public health and environmental benefits to the United States. However, not only do these benefits vary dramatically by region, they also vary …

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Report Highlights Technology Advancement and Value of …

WEBThe market value of wind generally increased in 2022, driven higher by high natural gas and wholesale power prices. The highest wind values were in New England …

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The environmental and public health benefits of achieving …

WEBWe estimate the environmental and public health benefits that may be realized if solar energy cost reductions continue until solar power is competitive across the U.S. without …

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The Environmental and Public Health Benefits of …

WEBThis study finds that a future U.S. electricity system in which solar plays a major role—14% of demand in 2030, and 27% in 2050—would result in enduring environmental and …

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The climate and air-quality benefits of wind and solar …

WEBWind and solar energy reduce combustion-based electricity generation and provide air-quality and greenhouse gas emission benefits. These benefits vary dramatically by …

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Land-Based Wind Market Report: 2022 Edition

WEBThe U.S. Department of Energy's 2022 edition of its Land-Based Wind Market Report provides an overview of key trends in the U.S. wind power market, with a focus on 2021. …

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U.S. Power Sector is Halfway to Zero Carbon Emissions

WEBThe U.S. cut power sector emissions by 52% below projected levels – we are now ‘halfway to zero.’”. According to the study, relative to projected values, total consumer electricity …

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New Berkeley Lab Report Looks at How Low- and …

WEBAs concerns about social equity and clean energy rise, a growing number of state and local governments, utilities, and non-profit organizations are promoting solar …

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New journal article in Nature Energy estimates $88 billion …

WEBWe are pleased to announce a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Energy, focused on the benefits of wind and solar energy in reducing air …

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Distributional Equity Analysis for Energy Efficiency and …

WEBThe burdens of the energy system do not fall equally on all electricity and gas utility customers. The production, delivery, and consumption of electricity and gas causes …

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Land-Based Wind Market Report Energy Markets & Policy

WEBThe highest market value averages were in New England and California (above $75/MWh), with the lowest values in the Southwest Power Pool ($18/MWh). The average levelized …

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The Health and Climate Benefits of Economic Dispatch in China’s …

WEBChina’s power system is highly regulated and uses an “equal-share” dispatch approach. However, market mechanisms are being introduced to reduce generation costs and …

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Benefits of Utility Efficiency Programs Go Beyond Direct Energy …

WEBAvoided energy and capacity costs are the primary yardstick utilities use to determine which energy efficiency programs are cost-effective for their customers.

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Applying Non-Energy Impacts from Other Jurisdictions in Cost …

WEBApplying Non-Energy Impacts from Other Jurisdictions in Cost-Benefit Analyses of Energy Efficiency Programs: Resources for States for Utility Customer-Funded Programs

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Pathways to Atmanirbhar Bharat: Harnessing India's Renewable …

WEBPrime Minister Modi’s commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat aims to make India energy independent by 2047. However, India currently imports 90% of its oil and 80% of …

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Solar Demographics Trends and Analysis Energy Markets & Policy

WEBThe report is based on household-level income and other demographic data for residential solar adopters across the United States, and is intended to serve as a foundational …

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Halfway to Zero: Progress towards a Carbon-Free Power Sector

WEBBy this metric, in only 15 years the country’s power sector has gone halfway to zero emissions. Other metrics also evolved differently than projected: total consumer …

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U.S. ESCO Industry Research Energy Markets & Policy

WEBA cross-divisional LBNL team assesses ESCO industry performance and market trends and manages the largest databases of ESCO projects in the world.

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Accelerating China's power sector decarbonization can save lives

WEBChina, the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter in 2022, aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. The power sector will play a major role in this decarbonization process due to …

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