Energy economics
Discipline that includes topics related to supply and use of energy in societies
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| 2025 | International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts renewable capacity will meet 35% of global power generation. |
| January 2025 | Concluded his tenure as director of the Loan Programs Office in the US Department of Energy. |
| 2024 |
Air source heat pump
A study concluded that for the UK, heat pumps with a nominal Coefficient of Performance (COP) between 2.8-3.2 are considered cost-optimal from an energy system perspective, recommending investment in renewable energy generation and storage technologies.
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| 2023 |
The Carbon Principles
JPMorgan Chase published their Carbon Market Principles Report, emphasizing the importance of carbon markets in promoting sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2023 |
Carbon-neutral fuel
A study published by the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence concluded that e-fuels offer a promising decarbonization pathway for military mobility across land, sea, and air domains.
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| 2023 |
Financial incentives for photovoltaics
Typical feed-in tariffs in New Zealand ranged from 7c to 17c per kWh, with electricity suppliers limiting solar connections to a maximum of 10 kW of generating capacity.
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| 2023 |
Financial incentives for photovoltaics
Major electricity retailers in Ireland began offering Clean Export Guarantee tariffs ranging from 18c to 24c per kWh, along with a fixed daily charge for grid connectivity.
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| 2023 |
Air source heat pump
The International Energy Agency (IEA) appealed for better data collection, especially on air-to-air heat pumps.
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| 2023 |
Air source heat pump
UK heat pump sales increased to 60,244 units, showing significant market growth.
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| 2022 | All remaining nine nuclear power plants in Germany are scheduled to be closed, completing the nuclear phase-out as part of the Energiewende strategy. |
| 2022 | UK offshore wind farm support prices fell to £130 per MWh, demonstrating a continued trend of reducing renewable energy costs and increasing economic competitiveness. |
| 2022 |
Carbon-neutral fuel
Zero, a British company founded by former F1 engineer Paddy Lowe, began work on a demonstration production plant for synthetic fuels at Bicester Heritage near Oxford.
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| 2022 |
Feed-in tariff
Vermont's feed-in tariff program capacity increased to a total of 127.5 MW, with annual increments of 5 to 10 MW.
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| 2022 | Continued leadership of Loan Programs Office after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, advancing Biden Administration's clean energy initiatives. |
| 2022 | Nuclear power generates over a quarter of all low-carbon energy worldwide, establishing itself as the second largest source after hydropower. |
| 2022 |
Energy security
The International Energy Agency predicted a global renewable energy capacity increase of 320 gigawatts, which would almost entirely cover Germany's electricity demand.
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| 2022 |
Energy security
Nuclear power provided 10% of the world's total electricity, demonstrating its significant role in global energy production.
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| 2022 |
Air source heat pump
Heat pumps outsold fossil fuel-based heating systems in the US and France.
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| October 31 2022 |
Financial incentives for photovoltaics
Feed-in tariff rates for photovoltaic systems in France varied based on system size, with different rates for excess self-consumption and total sale, ranging from 0.10 €/kWh to 0.2022 €/kWh depending on the system's kilowatt-peak capacity.
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| August 1 2022 |
Financial incentives for photovoltaics
France implemented two distinct feed-in tariffs for photovoltaic systems: one for self-consumption (power exported to grid) and another for total sale (all production remunerated).
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| February 15 2022 |
Financial incentives for photovoltaics
Ireland introduced the Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) Tariff as part of the Micro-generation Support Scheme, marking a significant policy change that allowed residential solar power producers to receive compensation for exported electricity.
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| 2021 | Oversaw significant increase in Loan Programs Office funds from $40 billion to $400 billion following the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. |
| 2021 |
Energy security
Global renewable energy capacity experienced record-breaking growth, increasing by 295 gigawatts despite supply chain issues and high raw material prices.
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| 2021 |
Energy security
The European Union's annual renewable energy additions increased nearly 30% to 36 gigawatts.
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| 2021 |
Home energy upgrades from public utilities
Anaheim Public Utilities' solar and battery storage programs reached a milestone of producing 50,000,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity annually, sufficient to provide year-round electricity for about 4,700 typical US homes.
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| 2021 |
Power purchase agreement
Amazon signed power purchase agreements with 44 renewable energy projects across nine different countries, totaling 6.2 GW, as part of its commitment to power facilities with 100% renewable energy by 2030 and achieve zero carbon emissions by 2040.
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| 2021 |
Power purchase agreement
Over 137 firms across 32 countries reported signing power purchase agreements (PPAs), highlighting the growing global adoption of direct electricity purchasing contracts.
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| 2021 |
Air source heat pump
Asian countries produced three-quarters of the global heat pump manufacturing output, demonstrating significant industrial dominance in heat pump technology.
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| December 20 2021 |
Fuel economy in automobiles
The rollback of fuel economy standards was reversed during the Biden administration.
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| March 2021 | Appointed as director of the Loan Programs Office in the US Department of Energy, leading efforts to commercialize emerging clean energy technologies. |
| 2020 | Renewable energy represents 15% of primary energy supply globally, according to IPCC projections for keeping global warming to approximately 1.5 degrees. |
| 2020 |
Bioeconomy
Global dietary supplements industry reached a valuation of $140.3 billion according to Grand View Research analysis, highlighting the significant economic impact of health-related bioeconomy sectors.
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| 2020 |
Bioeconomy
Biotechnologists reported genetically engineered refinement of PETase and MHETase enzymes, developing a synergistic approach for faster depolymerization of PET and PEF plastics, potentially enabling more environmentally-friendly recycling solutions.
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| 2020 |
Feed-in tariff
Egyptian government's target year to have new and renewable energy account for 20% of the country's total energy mix.
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| 2020 | Electricity comprised 20% of global energy consumption, with plans for ambitious climate policy to double this share by 2050. |
| 2020 | Hydropower supplied 17% of the world's electricity, marking a decline from its peak of nearly 20% in the mid-to-late 20th century. |
| 2020 | Geothermal energy provided less than 1% of global energy consumption, highlighting its limited but emerging role in the renewable energy landscape. |
| 2020 |
Fuel economy in automobiles
European Union established a fuel efficiency target of 4.1 L/100 km based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).
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| 2020 |
Fuel economy in automobiles
United States set a fuel efficiency requirement of 35 mpg for cars and light trucks, applicable from Model Year 2020.
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| 2020 |
Home energy upgrades from public utilities
Energize Connecticut website explained the utility assistance programs, detailing how energy professionals help homeowners save money and use clean energy, including offering no-cost virtual pre-assessment consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| 2020 |
Home energy upgrades from public utilities
Empresas Publicas de Medellín (EPM) published a website detailing their sustainability efforts and support programs for low-income residents in Medellín, focusing on providing security, opportunity, healthcare, and environmental improvements.
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| 2020 |
Home energy upgrades from public utilities
The Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) was working with major California utilities including Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Pacific Gas & Electric to implement homeowner assistance programs.
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| 2020 |
Home energy upgrades from public utilities
Électricité de France (EDF) publicly affirmed its commitment to supporting residential customers' energy-saving plans on its website, offering comprehensive energy efficiency services including home energy performance assessments, smart meter installations, and advice on energy-efficient heating systems.
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| December 2020 |
Home energy upgrades from public utilities
President Biden nominated key cabinet members and officials specifically aimed at implementing comprehensive climate policy, which included home energy efficiency initiatives.
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