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Amazon pledges zero emissions by 2040

Oct 24, 2019 8:45:00 AM / by Tim Sylvia, pv magazine posted in Renewable Energy, Amazon, Reforestation, Climate Plan, Climate Pledge, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Decarbonization, Energy Efficiency, Electric Vehicles, Jeff Bezos, Transportation, Corporate, Investments, Greta Thunberg, Infrastructure, Corporate Goes Solar, Paris Climate Agreement

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Amazon unveiled a gauntlet of new climate initiatives today, including 80% renewables by 2024, zero emissions by 2040, a fleet of 100,000 electric vans and a $100 million investment in reforestation measures.

Peak Demand

Oct 22, 2019 10:45:00 AM / by Paul Fischer posted in Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, California, New York, Solar Industry, Solar Cost & Prices, Decarbonize, Power Generation, Fossil Fuels, Coal, Legislation, Solar Plus Storage, Decarbonization, Infrastructure, Climate Change

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What Is Peak Demand?

Peak Demand is when electrical power demand is the highest. A likely time for Peak Demand to come is during a heatwave, when households and businesses across the nation turn on their air conditioning to stay cool. When peak demand occurs, utilities fire up peaker plants, which are able to meet the increased demand for electricity.