Comparison: Key North American Carbon Markets

Carbon markets are increasingly popular as a market-based approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They offer financial incentives to companies to decarbonize by placing a cost on carbon emissions while offering credits for overachieving reductions. Active compliance markets There are several carbon market types in action across North America. Some are broader markets, like regional… Continue reading Comparison: Key North American Carbon Markets

The Growth of Power Projects: Follow the Money

Clean power projects, particularly solar and storage, are growing quickly across North America. What are unique ways to capture investor sentiment?  Rule of 40: Typically used to benchmark SaaS companies, investors will add annual revenue growth and operating margins together. The goal is to find companies with either high margins, high growths rates or both… Continue reading The Growth of Power Projects: Follow the Money

North America’s Largest Hydro Dams

North America has a rich history of large-scale hydroelectric projects, which have played a significant role in shaping the continent’s energy landscape. These projects harness the immense power of rivers to generate electricity, providing a renewable and reliable energy source.   Iconic hydro projects in North America Grand Coulee Dam (Washington, USA): The Grand Coulee Dam,… Continue reading North America’s Largest Hydro Dams

Charted: Increased US Cleantech Spending

  Clean energy investment in the US has been growing substantially in recent years, reflecting a broad-based shift towards sustainable energy solutions. Renewables: The cost of wind and solar power has dropped significantly, making them competitive with traditional energy sources. While wind received substantial investment in 2020 and 2021, it has cooled in recent years… Continue reading Charted: Increased US Cleantech Spending

North American Carbon Capture Hubs

Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is a technology aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes and the power sector. The process involves capturing carbon dioxide, compressing it, and then either storing it permanently or using it for industrial or commercial uses. Key components Capture: Carbon dioxide is separated from other greenhouse gases.… Continue reading North American Carbon Capture Hubs

Industrial Heat: It’s Getting Hot in Here

Industrial heat refers to the thermal energy needed for various industrial processes. It’s critical for manufacturing, driving everything from chemical reactions to material transformation. The heat can be used for everything from low-temperature drying to high-temperature metal forging and glass production. How it’s Made Industrial heat is mostly produced through the combustion of fossil fuels,… Continue reading Industrial Heat: It’s Getting Hot in Here

Mapped: Methane Emissions Across North America

Methane poses a critical environmental challenge due to its potent impact on climate change. In both the United States and Canada, key sectors are key contributors for methane emissions, each with its unique regional hotspots. Key sectors contributing to methane emissions Coal mining: Methane is released during activities involved with mining coal, both from the… Continue reading Mapped: Methane Emissions Across North America

Mapped: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Across North America

Carbon dioxide emissions dispersed across North America, though concentrated in regions with high populations and industrial activities. Areas with more aggregated emissions are focus areas for carbon capture technologies, low-carbon fuel development and clean manufacturing. ___ UNITED STATES Emissions are spread across the US, concentrated in regions with significant populations and large industrial or manufacturing… Continue reading Mapped: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Across North America

The 20 Largest: Utilities in North America

By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia Utilities in North America are crucial for providing essential services such as electricity, natural gas, water, and sewage to millions of households and businesses. They are foundational to economic stability, public health, and overall quality of life across the continent.   ___ MAJOR TYPES OF UTILITIES Power: Generate, transmit, and distribute… Continue reading The 20 Largest: Utilities in North America

Visualized: Cleaning Up the US Electricity Sector

By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia The reduction of carbon intensity in the US electrical grid during the 21st century has been a significant focus of environmental policy and technological development, driven by both technology and policy. Shift to renewables: There has been a substantial increase in the use of renewable sources, including wind, solar and… Continue reading Visualized: Cleaning Up the US Electricity Sector

The Adoption S-Curve: Renewables and Batteries

Over the past decade, the US has witnessed a significant shift in its energy landscape, characterized by rapid growth in wind, solar, and battery storage technologies. This transformation is driven by a combination of technological advancements, favorable policies, and a growing recognition of the need for sustainable energy solutions. Wind: According to our project data… Continue reading The Adoption S-Curve: Renewables and Batteries

Clean Energy: Decarbonizing the US Power Grid

By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia Since 2005, the US power sector has made significant strides in reducing emissions, mainly through the transition from coal to natural gas and the widespread adoption of renewables, particularly wind and solar. These changes have played a critical role in creating a more sustainable energy landscape. Coal-to-gas switching: The shift… Continue reading Clean Energy: Decarbonizing the US Power Grid

Charted: Solar Dominates New Power Growth

By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia The landscape of electricity generation in the United States has undergone significant transformations over the past few decades. The timeline showcases the shifts in energy policy, technological advancements, and market demands that have shaped the US’ energy mix. __________________ THE NATURAL GAS BOOM In the late 1990s and early 2000s,… Continue reading Charted: Solar Dominates New Power Growth

CAISO: Mounting Negative Prices

By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia _____________ DATA SPOTLIGHT Negative power pricing in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market occurs when the supply of electricity exceeds demand to such an extent that producers are essentially willing to pay consumers to take their electricity. This phenomenon can be attributed to several factors: Renewable overproduction: California has… Continue reading CAISO: Mounting Negative Prices

Production of the Different RNG Types

By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia _____________ DATA SPOTLIGHT Renewable natural gas (RNG) is an increasingly popular means to decarbonize natural gas systems and reduce waste methane emissions. How it works: Renewable natural gas (RNG) is a sustainable and renewable energy source produced from organic waste materials. RNG is chemically similar to conventional natural gas but… Continue reading Production of the Different RNG Types

Introduction to SAFs

By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia _____________ DATA SPOTLIGHT Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are alternative fuels that aim to reduce the carbon footprint of aviation by using renewable resources. These fuels are produced from sustainable feedstocks and have lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional jet fuels.  HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids): Derived from… Continue reading Introduction to SAFs