Every time microgrid is being discussed, I'm reminded of an interview with Steve Holliday, CEO of National Grid, back in 2015. I thought he had illustrated forward-looking vision of what power grid would/should become. https://t.co/Tn27K4szIK https://t.co/DlfhMjqOhS
“The stick of carbon pricing would make the carrot of subsidies less necessary. Using subsidies without carbon pricing ‘is a sure way to spend more than needed to achieve that desired goal.’” #energy#investment#carbonfee#climate#ira#taxcredits https://t.co/Jg4kiMVz5A
“Japanese communicative culture may place a greater emphasis on the eyes than the mouth… [I]n the West, the shape of the mouth changes the expression, such as: :-P or :-D. In Japan, the eyes do: (><) or ^^… Masks… are thus less of an impediment to socializing.”
New studies cast grim light on the heat waves of the future. "[W]e haven’t seen anything close to the most intense heat waves possible," said @erichfischer. "We need to plan for events that shatter the records we have seen over recent decades." https://t.co/Xwgikmcoc9
Welcome to the Doodle Champion Island Games!
In this interactive #GoogleDoodle, join calico (c)athlete Lucky as she explores a 🌎 filled with sports, legendary opponents, and daring side quests.
Are you feline Lucky? 😸 The epic adventure starts now → https://t.co/vwQJuO8FjM
MPD seeks the public’s assistance in identifying suspects and a vehicle in reference to an Assault With Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on 7/22/21 in the area of 14th and Riggs St, NW.
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411
Release: https://t.co/wS7FFr6I1p
On Earth Day, the Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temple in Thailand lit 330,000 candles in the shape of a meditating Buddhist monk and planet Earth with the message, ‘Cleanse the mind, cleanse the world.’ The installation broke the Guinness World Record for the largest candle display 🌍🕯
Buddhist monks of the Dhammakaya temple and other people light 330,000 candles arranged in the shape of the earth to set a Guinness World Record during #EarthDay2021 , in Pathum Thani province, Thailand April 22, 2021.
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@GWR
Between 5-6a on Friday, THREE things to look for in predawn sky:
* SpaceX rocket launch (weather permitting)
* Lyrid meteor shower
* International Space Station pass
https://t.co/RZnY3r8V7B
In two states—Iowa and Kansas—wind is the most prevalent source of in-state electricity generation. In both states, #wind surpassed #coal as the state’s top #electricity generation source in 2019. https://t.co/e1TXvqoobt
“It used to be you could do just fine working hard to afford a home. I think that’s going to change. This is a profound transformation.”
I think so,too, and it worries me. https://t.co/w4m4S5WY50
Of the 4.5 GW of small-scale #solar capacity added in the United States in 2020, California accounted for 31%, the largest share by far. https://t.co/1BXiIuOWmf #renewables