by Jeff Ihnen | Feb 13, 2024 | Energy Rant
Let’s begin with Oxford Dictionary’s definition of decarbonization. Noun: reduction or elimination of carbon dioxide emissions from a process such as manufacturing or the production of energy. Last week, I introduced central or district plants that serve...
by Jeff Ihnen | Feb 6, 2024 | Energy Rant
I would like to see a poll of peoples’ suggestions for decarbonization. My guess is solar panels would be near the top; next, maybe an electric vehicle; after that, maybe electrified appliances and HVAC. Are any of these investments cost-effective? Keeping it simple,...
by Jeff Ihnen | Mar 15, 2022 | Energy Rant
Last week’s Reckoning post featured findings from a Wall Street Journal article that demonstrated our power grid is becoming less reliable, and I added that this would accelerate in the wrong direction over the next ten years. Like the Texas fiasco of February 2021,...