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What Is a Commercial Energy Broker? A Guide for Businesses
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A commercial energy broker is someone who plays a key role for organizations. They negotiate better energy rates to save their clients money on energy bills. These brokers work for a wide range of companies in states with deregulated energy markets, where market participants (customers) can choose their own electricity provider. You may be wondering…
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What Is the Impact of Energy on National Security and Foreign Policy?
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It probably doesn’t feel like your country’s national security interests are at play when you start up your automobile for the daily commute or charge your cell phone. But, like it or not, humans are addicted to the fossil fuels that power our vehicles, homes, and industries. In fact, fossil fuels account for 84.2% of…
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Arctic Oil: Ownership, Drilling, and Environmental Risks
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The Arctic region is known for its vast oil and natural gas reserves, which have become increasingly valuable in recent years. However, the ownership of these resources is a complex issue that involves legal, political, and environmental considerations. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) governs the Arctic region, establishing the…
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Energy Harvesting: What Is It and How Can It Help?
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We harvest crops to provide food to the masses, but we can also harvest the energy surrounding us and convert it to renewable energy. This is where the process of energy harvesting comes into play. Also known as energy scavenging, energy harvesting is harnessing the energy produced in the world around us and then using…
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Were There Any Improvements on the Texas Grid After the Storm?
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The Texas power grid is the most self-reliant electricity grid in the U.S. While most parts of the country are on either the Western Interconnection or the Eastern Interconnection, the state of Texas has its own power grid called the Texas Interconnection. The state’s power grid is managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas…
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Fission vs. Fusion: Understanding the Two Types of Nuclear Power
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Quick summary: Fusion and fission are related but, in some ways, opposite principles, representing two different potential means of nuclear energy production. Nuclear energy accounts for about 20% of U.S. energy needs, but there are two kinds of nuclear power — fission and fusion. Both have the potential to generate massive amounts of electricity, but…
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What Is Distributed Energy and How Does It Work?
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With electricity prices going up and rolling blackouts on the rise in different parts of the country, some energy experts are asking whether it’s time to rethink the structure of the power grid. Although consumers have the power to choose their electricity provider in some states like Texas, you can’t easily choose your power grid…
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Waste to Energy Systems: Can Landfills Be Used for Electricity?
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Running out of room to dispose of solid waste is a growing problem in many parts of the world. A report by Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Performance (SWEEP) found that U.S. landfills could run out of capacity in less than two decades. But landfills aren’t the only way to dispose of garbage, and some regions…
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The Home Generator Buyer’s Guide: Types, Price, Fuel Sources, and More
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With power outages and rolling blackouts on the rise in many parts of the country, some homeowners are taking things into their own hands and purchasing home generators to give them peace of mind. Home generators can be used as a backup power source or simply to reduce reliance on the power grid. But before…
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Decomposition Energy: What It Is and What It’s Used For
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From composting bins in the kitchen to dead leaves rotting on the forest floor, decomposition plays an important role in many natural cycles. Decomposition can turn waste (like organic food matter) into something more useful and can even be used to produce electrical energy in the process. But how can decomposition be used to produce…
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