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What does Coalition’s plan to ditch emissions target mean for ag? Delve into the implications of the Federal Opposition's proposed changes to emissions targets and energy policies on the agricultural sector. Explore the potential effects on renewable energy adoption, carbon offset initiatives, carbon capture projects, and the introduction of nuclear power. As policy discussions evolve, understanding the intersection of energy and agriculture is crucial for stakeholders navigating future challenges and opportunities.

Electric vehicles and generative AI are steering us toward a crucial conversation on the supply of electricity. As emission reduction targets loom closer, the need for more energy clashes with the commitment to cleaner sources. It's a conundrum: quick fixes like coal and gas clash with cleaner alternatives like wind, solar, and nuclear, which can't scale fast enough. The likely solution? A hybrid approach. Short-term demand may rely on fossil fuels, while we steadily integrating cleaner options. But let’s not forget about energy transmission, which often gets overlooked. Expanding clean energy production capacity is one thing; ensuring it can be used efficiently is another. We need to be able to have sunny days in Arizona power rainy days in Seattle. We can't afford skyrocketing prices in the short term, and we shouldn't completely halt progress on the clean energy transition during short-term demand spikes. Instead, let's aim for a middle ground. It's about fostering cleaner, more efficient systems, while meeting today’s immediate needs. https://lnkd.in/eUu4UTcv #WSJ #EnergyTransition #Finance #CleanEnergy

What does Coalition’s plan to ditch emissions target mean for ag? Delve into the implications of the Federal Opposition's proposed changes to emissions targets and energy policies on the agricultural sector. Explore the potential effects on renewable energy adoption, carbon offset initiatives, carbon capture projects, and the introduction of nuclear power. As policy discussions evolve, understanding the intersection of energy and agriculture is crucial for stakeholders navigating future challenges and opportunities.

As Utility Dive says in a recent article, state utility regulators are battling load growth, reliability and permitting amid energy transition. Utility regulators are facing competing pressure as the energy transition continues, including the need to balance state and corporate clean energy targets while prioritizing reliability, affordability and orderly infrastructure buildout. At the same time, highly anticipated load growth seems to be complicating efforts to decarbonize even further. With affordability at the top of a regulators' mind, the need for optimizing clean energy, capacity, and infrastructure investments has never been more important. View the Utility Dive story here: https://lnkd.in/gggkrrqa

The energy sector surged the day after Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), representing energy stocks in the S&P 500, climbing nearly 4%. #renewables #power #energy #wind #offshore #onshore #solar #hydropower #floating #nuclear #geothermal #efficiency #transition #susteinability #circular #economy #esg #clean #decarbonization #electrification #climate #hydrogen #mobility #greensteel #ammonia #transportation #storage #fuelcell #smartgrid #der #powersystem #generation #transmission #distribution #electricity #machines #drives #sensors #iot #education #engineering #innovation #entrepreneurship #creativity #technology #digitalization #cybersecurtity #metering

You lump all your talk as Nuclear (meaning only Fission) and fail to talk about fusion. You are, as the nuclear fission industry is, ignorant of what's happening around you. Pull your uranium heads out, start adjusting your industry to fusion energy and start preparing to enter the commercially growing fusion energy industry. As it dawns on Earth like the sun. Great Headline Guardian on Nuclear fission. https://lnkd.in/g8sMZtpR Fission is moving towards obsolescence at an accelerated pace, as it is "out of step, out of time, out of place," and merely a temporary industry globally. https://lnkd.in/gbd_mZqk Commercial fusion electrical generation is a promising and innovative method of producing sustainable and clean energy. By 2028, Helion is expected to start producing electricity from its first fusion commercial power plant, which will provide electricity to Microsoft. The plant will produce at least 50 MWe after an initial ramp-up period. https://lnkd.in/gY9J3MQY Now see what news is happening in the Fusion industry in the world. https://lnkd.in/g9hMBD7a As fission trebles, fission fuel shortage is increasingly real, as linked below. https://lnkd.in/gze5rwpr

Commentary by Ivy Main in The Virginia Mercury on Dominion Energy’s 2024 #IRP, with reflections on SCC and #CEUR related actions. Click into the article to find the memo being discussed. “The SCC is not alone in its concerns about Dominion’s cavalier approach to its IRP obligations. Last year, with a goal of improving utility oversight, the General Assembly revitalized its Commission on Electric Utility Regulation, which formerly served as a graveyard for utility reform bills. (CEUR used to be pronounced “sewer,” but commission members would dearly love it if you would now call it “the cure.”) In a September 16 memo, CEUR director Carrie Hearne recommended members consider a list of reforms that would, among other things, require Dominion to include in its IRP “a VCEA conforming scenario that does not assume to exercise an immediate exemption due to reliability concerns.” This scenario would have to incorporate the social cost of carbon, meet energy efficiency metrics (another area where Dominion has fallen short), plan for the retirement of fossil fuel plants targeted for closure in the VCEA, and assume an “unobstructed” buildout of renewable energy and storage (removing the artificial caps Dominion currently employs). In other words, CEUR would like Dominion to follow the law.” https://lnkd.in/eGnGQqe3

What are the key challenges to operating a data center? Part I Operating a data center involves several complex challenges that require careful management and strategic solutions. Here are the most significant challenges and their solutions: 1. Power Management and Energy Efficiency. The massive energy consumption of data centers presents a major challenge. Data centers typically require enormous amounts of power for both computing equipment and cooling systems. Solutions include: - Implementing advanced Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) monitoring systems - Adopting renewable energy sources like solar and wind power - Using sophisticated power distribution units (PDUs) to optimize power allocation - Implementing hot/cold aisle containment to improve cooling efficiency - Deploying energy-efficient servers and equipment with advanced power management features. 2. Cooling and Temperature Control. Maintaining optimal temperature is crucial for equipment longevity and performance. The challenge intensifies with increasing server density. Solutions include: - Implementing liquid cooling systems for high-density racks - Using advanced Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) units with precise control - Deploying sensor networks to monitor temperature and humidity across the facility - Implementing free cooling systems that use outside air when conditions permit - Using computational fluid dynamics to optimize airflow patterns. 3. Physical Security and Access Control. Protecting sensitive data and equipment from unauthorized access and physical threats is paramount. Solutions include: - Implementing multi-factor authentication systems - Installing comprehensive video surveillance systems - Using biometric access controls - Establishing multiple security perimeters with different clearance levels - Regular security audits and penetration testing. 4. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity. Ensuring continuous operation during disasters or equipment failures is critical. Solutions include: - Implementing redundant power systems with multiple backup generators - Maintaining geographic redundancy with multiple data center locations - Regular backup and failover testing - Developing and regularly updating comprehensive disaster recovery plans - Installing advanced fire suppression systems. 5. Capacity Planning and Scalability. Managing growth while maintaining efficiency presents significant challenges. Solutions include: - Implementing sophisticated Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software - Using modular data center designs that allow for flexible expansion - Regular capacity planning meetings and forecasting - Adopting virtualization and cloud technologies to optimize resource usage - Implementing automated provisioning systems.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released proposed guidance on the Clean Electricity Production Credit and Clean Electricity Investment Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). #renewables #power #energy #wind #offshore #onshore #solar #hydropower #floating #nuclear #geothermal #efficiency #transition #susteinability #circular #economy #esg #clean #decarbonization #electrification #climate #hydrogen #mobility #greensteel #ammonia #transportation #storage #fuelcell #smartgrid #der #powersystem #generation #transmission #distribution #electricity #machines #drives #sensors #iot #education #engineering #innovation #entrepreneurship #creativity #technology #digitalization #cybersecurtity #metering