How a Capacity Market Works electricity capacity markets

By Adam James
I have a confession to make. I am one of those folks who consistently write on wonky energy things without ever taking the time to write out simple explanations of the basic concepts or why they matter.
So, this piece will give a brief description of what electricity capacity…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/international-news/how-a-capacity-market-works-electricity-capacity-markets/ Biofuels, capacity market, capacity markets, Carbon and De-carbonization, Cleantech, Climate, Coal, electrical system, Electricity, Energy, Environment, natural gas, Nuclear Power, Oil, power plants, Solar Power, Sustainability, Wave & Tidal, Wind

Six Reasons Arctic Offshore Drilling Cannot Be Done Safely Shell’s reckless attempt to drill for oil wild and remote Arctic Ocean.

The Coast Guard recently wrapped up a hearing about the Shell drill rig that ran aground in December. The rig and its tow vessel were part of Shell’s reckless attempt to drill for oil in the wild and remote Arctic Ocean. Witnesses described the uncertified equipment that broke off the tow,…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/oil-gas-energy/six-reasons-arctic-offshore-drilling-cannot-be-done-safely-shells-reckless-attempt-to-drill-for-oil-wild-and-remote-arctic-ocean/ America’s national heritage, Arctic offshore oil drilling, Canada’s National Energy Board, Climate, Climate Disruption, e oil industry, Energy and Economy, Environment, extraordinary wildlife, Finance, News, Oil, Politics & Legislation, Reasons Arctic Offshore Drilling, Risk Management, safety, support emergency response

Ministers Against Decarbonization Target Connected to Fossil Fuels 2030 last week in the House of Commons have received support

38 of the ministers who voted against the amendment to set a decarbonisation target for 2030 last week in the House of Commons have received support from, or are in some way connected to, the fossil fuel industry.
Together with other accusations of influence by lobbyists on MPs, and the alleged…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/environment/ministers-against-decarbonization-target-connected-to-fossil-fuels-2030-last-week-in-the-house-of-commons-have-received-support/ Carbon and De-carbonization, Climate, decarbonization, emissions targets, Environment, Environmental Policy, Fossil Fuels, Oil, Politics & Legislation, Target Connected, UK

Replacing Leaded Aviation Gasoline with Renewable Ethanol Federal ‘renewable fuels standard’ program

Under the Clean Air Act (CAA) the EPA is responsible to protect the Public from toxic pollutants including lead in motor vehicle exhausts.  The EPA is also responsible for the Federal ‘renewable fuels standard’  program and setting annual Transportation ethanol blending-consumption…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/oil-gas-energy/replacing-leaded-aviation-gasoline-with-renewable-ethanol-federal-renewable-fuels-standard-program/ Agriculture, aviation fuel, aviation gasoline, Clean Air Act (CAA), Energy and Economy, Environment, Environmental Policy, Ethanol, internal combustion engine’ (ICE), light duty vehicle LDV, Oil, Public Health, technology innovations

High Oil Prices Starting to Affect China and IndiaEnergy Security US Energy Information Administration

The US Energy Information Administration recently released its report showing oil consumption by country updated through 2012. Based on this report, it appears that at current high oil prices, demand in both China and India is being reduced. Thus, for those who are wondering how high oil…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/international-news/high-oil-prices-starting-to-affect-china-and-indiaenergy-security-us-energy-information-administration/ China, economic development, Energy and Economy, Energy Security, Finance, high oil prices, India, Oil, Oil prices, Politics & Legislation, Risk Management, US Energy Information Administration

Could US Oil Trends Alter How Oil Prices Are Set? oil prices are set by the global market,

If you follow energy closely, you’ve likely lost count of the number of times you’ve heard an economist, executive or government official explain that oil prices are set by the global market, and not by oil companies or the US government.  Although somewhat over-simplified, this…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/international-news/could-us-oil-trends-alter-how-oil-prices-are-set-oil-prices-are-set-by-the-global-market/ Department of Energy (DOE), Energy and Economy, Energy Security, Finance, Geothermal Energy, Global Energy, global oil market, News, Oil, Oil prices, Politics & Legislation, US government, US oil production

A Crisis of Leadership? Rebuilding Trust in the Energy Industry [VIDEO]

Energy is a multi-trillion dollar sector and energy products form some of the most basic inputs into our modern industrial society. What’s more, the energy industry sits at the intersection of government policy and complex markets. It’s understandable then that everyone, from consumers to…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/electric-vehicle/a-crisis-of-leadership-rebuilding-trust-in-the-energy-industry-video/ Biofuels, Coal, Communications and Messaging, Energy, Energy Collective Exclusive, Energy Industry, fuels, natural gas, Nuclear Power, Oil, Politics & Legislation, public trust, Renewables, Solar Power, Trust Factor, Wind

Climate Change and Keystone XL: The Numbers Behind the Debate refineries and markets of the American Gulf Coast,

Keystone XL, the proposed oil pipeline connecting Canada’s Alberta tar sands region to the refineries and markets of the American Gulf Coast, has become the front lines in the battle between climate campaigners and the fossil fuel industry.
The pipeline would carry up to 830,000 barrels per…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/international-news/climate-change-and-keystone-xl-the-numbers-behind-the-debate-refineries-and-markets-of-the-american-gulf-coast/ American Gulf Coast, Carbon and De-carbonization, Climate, climate change, Debate refineries and markets, Energy, Energy and Economy, energy facts, Environment, Environmental Policy, environmentally destructive crude, Keystone XL, Numbers Behind, Oil, Oil Change International, Politics & Legislation, tar sands, world’s dirtiest

The New Suburban Poor: More at Risk to Rising Gas Prices by authors Elizabeth Kneebone and Alan Berube of the Brookings Institution

A new book by authors Elizabeth Kneebone and Alan Berube of the Brookings Institution has highlighted an unexpected new trend in poverty in America today — the poor are moving to the suburbs. Enticed by more affordable housing, better schools, safer neighborhoods and new low-wage employment…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/oil-gas-energy/the-new-suburban-poor-more-at-risk-to-rising-gas-prices-by-authors-elizabeth-kneebone-and-alan-berube-of-the-brookings-institution/ automobiles, Brookings Institution, Energy and Economy, energy poverty, Environment, Finance, gas prices, Oil, Politics & Legislation, Risk to Rising Gas Prices, Suburban Poor, Transportation

Oil Limits and Climate Change (Peak Oil Demand is Already a Huge Problem),

They say that every cloud has a silver lining. If future energy consumption (which is mostly fossil fuel) drops because of a financial collapse brought on by high oil prices and other limits, then, at least in theory, climate change should be less of a problem.  One of the important variables…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/international-news/oil-limits-and-climate-change-peak-oil-demand-is-already-a-huge-problem/ Carbon and De-carbonization, Climate, climate change, co2, Energy and Economy, energy consumption, Environment, Finance, future energy consumption, Oil, Oil prices, Risk Management