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Solar and wind to account for a third of global electricity by 2030

According to new research by the Rocky Mountain Institute, solar and wind are set to cover a third of global electricity generation by 2030, up from 12% today.

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How can we quickly slash energy consumption is a trillion-dollar question

While the exponential growth of renewables are welcomed news, I believe using much less energy thru efficiency, conservation and sobriety is much needed. Let’s see why.

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America can cut its coal consumption by 62 %

According to a recent study carried out by the Rocky Mountain Institute, the United States could cut their consumption of coal by 62 % before as early as 2020. This would represent savings of 1.2m gigawatt-hours annually. The equivalent of 30 % of the US annual electricity use could be saved by increasing the energy

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