The SHSU Institute for Homeland Security hosts technical paper series on our website, ihsonline.org. The non-partisan series features papers with various viewpoints and examines critical and timely issues facing homeland security. In today’s “Research Spotlight,” we feature Benjamin Dierker's paper, “A Unique Win-Win: Bolstering Texas' Energy Security by Leveraging Existing Infrastructure to Effectively Decarbonize." The 2021 Texas Winter Storm Uri was a watershed moment for many Texans regarding energy security. The statewide incident exacerbated an increasing tension between climate-centric sustainability goals and power demands anchored to energy security. While environmental activists saw decarbonization as even more critical, traditional energy advocates saw the need for hydrocarbons and pointed out liabilities created by unpredictable wind and solar. Despite these views, through innovative collaboration, it may be possible to generate a scenario that benefits the Texas economy and delivers on the goals for all advocates. By making prudent use of existing infrastructure and embracing hydrocarbons, Texas can play a significant role in driving an economic resurgence that achieves greater decarbonization than a general shift toward renewables. This report serves as a qualitative review of quantitative data found elsewhere to present a novel framework to achieve multiple industrial and policy goals simultaneously. Dierker, Benjamin (2024) A Unique Win-Win: Bolstering Texas’ Energy Security by Leveraging Existing Infrastructure to Effectively Decarbonize. (Report No. IHS/CR-2024-1002). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security. Click here to read the paper in its entirety: https://lnkd.in/gRXYJ5GN Every Tuesday & Thursday, we’ll spotlight a different research paper from our library. Click the link to visit the SHSU IHS research page. https://lnkd.in/gGtZFrX9 #shsuIHS #IHSResearchSpotlight #EnergySecurity #Decarbonization #TexasEnergy #ClimateSustainability #PolicyGoals #TexasEconomy
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The SHSU Institute for Homeland Security hosts technical paper series on our website, ihsonline.org. The non-partisan series features papers with various viewpoints & examines critical & timely issues facing homeland security. In today’s “Research Spotlight,” we feature, “A Unique Win-Win: Bolstering Texas’ Energy Security by Leveraging Existing Infrastructure to Effectively Decarbonize" by Benjamin Dierker. The 2021 Texas Winter Storm Uri was a watershed moment for many Texans regarding energy security. The statewide incident exacerbated an increasing tension between climate-centric sustainability goals & power demands anchored to energy security. While environmental activists saw decarbonization as even more critical, traditional energy advocates saw the need for hydrocarbons & pointed out liabilities created by unpredictable wind & solar. Despite these views, through innovative collaboration, it may be possible to generate a scenario that benefits the Texas economy & delivers on the goals for all advocates. By making prudent use of existing infrastructure and embracing hydrocarbons, Texas can play a significant role in driving an economic resurgence that achieves greater decarbonization than a general shift toward renewables. Dierker, Benjamin (2024) A Unique Win-Win: Bolstering Texas’ Energy Security by Leveraging Existing Infrastructure to Effectively Decarbonize. (Report No. IHS/CR-2024-1002). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security. Click here to read the paper in its entirety: https://lnkd.in/gETFnB4v Every Tuesday & Thursday, we spotlight a different research paper from our library. Click the link to visit the SHSU IHS research page. https://lnkd.in/g_WqHuq2 #shsuIHS #IHSResearchSpotlight #EnergySecurity #Decarbonization #TexasEnergy #ClimateSustainability #InfrastructureInnovation #RenewableEnergy #TexasEconomy
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Dartmouth College and Stanford University launch a new regional initiative focused on rivers and dams in the U.S. Northeast. The project builds on Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment’s successful “Uncommon Dialogue” program, which facilitated agreements on hydropower, river restoration, and public safety at a national level, resulting in $2.3 billion in federal funding. The Woods Institute's dialogue framework convenes diverse stakeholders, often at odds, to co-developing practical solutions. The new collaboration, led by Dan Reicher, a senior research scholar at Stanford and a senior fellow at Dartmouth, aims to address the 21,000 dams in New England and New York. These dams are key to electricity generation, flood control, and more, but also pose environmental and safety concerns. The initiative will focus on the "3Rs": rehabilitating dams for safety, retrofitting some for power generation, and removing others for conservation. The project seeks to increase funding and improve implementation of these goals, while engaging stakeholders from NGOs, government, academia, and industry. An initial exploratory meeting in June 2024 included prominent figures like U.S. Senator Peter Welch and Representative Ann Kuster. This regional dialogue is expected to further the progress made in previous national initiatives, advancing both clean energy and river conservation. The partnership between The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth and Stanford's Woods Institute aims to create significant environmental and safety outcomes, while supporting the region’s transition to clean energy. Read the full news article at Dartmouth: https://lnkd.in/gi6TC6Yh #hydropower
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A useful read for a branch of law that goes from crawling to walking in Türkiye.
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Years in the making and it only happens a few times in one's career, but along with Aoife Foley and Dylan Furszyfer Del Rio, we have just published a short piece in the top journal for all energy scientists worldwide Nature Energy - entitled "The role of justice is set to shift accountability and responsibility in the energy sector". We look at risk, reward and responsibility and highlight how large energy companies can reduce their risk profile through justice. PM me if you want a copy --- University of Pau and Adour Countries, Centre national de la recherche scientifique, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Energy Justice & the Social Contract Chair) #energyjustice #justtransition #corporatereporting https://lnkd.in/eFdwhq_X
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $41 million to the National Marine Energy Centers (NMECs) to support marine energy research and development. This funding, including $36 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will fuel over 30 R&D projects across 9 universities. https://lnkd.in/gztRPu9W Marine energy—capturing power from waves, tides, and currents—holds huge potential, with U.S. waters offering nearly 60% of the nation’s total power generation capacity. These advancements could significantly impact remote coastal and island communities relying on expensive fossil fuels. #CleanEnergy #MarineEnergy #DOE #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability
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We’re advancing Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) through… ✅ our work on deep #geological exploration ✅ our #environmental consenting and design expertise ✅ our #ProgramManagement of complex, multi-stakeholder #infrastructure projects Integrating capability from strategic partner PA Consulting, learn how we’re supporting the U.K Department for Energy Security and Net Zero with strategic advisory and program management services for the U.K.’s CCUS Program, an essential element of the U.K.’s commitment to deliver a #NetZeroEconomy by 2050. 🤩 http://jcob.co/u2Ve50TC5k1 #BoldlyMovingForward #CriticalInfrastructure #Decarbonization #ClimateResponse
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So this is where he was......I really should pay more attention 😉 Seriously though, this is the future people……we need energy, and we need fusion to work. Have a read, it’s quite interesting 😉 #energy #energyefficiency #fusion #STEPtoFusion #UKAEA #climateaction
A team from UK Atomic Energy Authority has launched a new online tool to support the development of the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) vision for West Burton site, where the prototype fusion powerplant will be built to demonstrate net energy from fusion. Residents and local businesses can see for the first time how UKAEA are approaching the layout of the site, which is underpinned by four key themes: · the environment, innovation and climate change resilience · health and wellbeing · an inclusive economy · identity / distinctiveness, taking into consideration culture and heritage The four themes are supported by eight ‘spatial principles’ which is a planning term for how the site will develop, including sustainable transport, ecology & environment, connecting with communities and clean growth & innovation. Dr James R Cowan, STEP Director Programme Development, said: “One of the most important parts of what STEP will do is to benefit the wider region, and to achieve that, we need to focus on developing the vision specifically for STEP at the West Burton site. “Launching our visual online tool, also accessible in other formats, provides the local community and other stakeholders with an opportunity to help inform and shape how the West Burton site should take shape. “STEP will only be a success with the continued support of the community that it will impact most, so please do provide us with your feedback. We want to hear from you!” The energy transition can make a real difference to individuals as well as the global climate challenge and STEP aims to do that at West Burton, creating thousands of jobs during the construction phase in addition to employment opportunities for generations to come. Fusion energy is based on the same process that powers the Sun and stars and promises to be a safe, low carbon and sustainable part of the world’s future energy supply. UKAEA is actively seeking views from residents and other stakeholders about how the vision for STEP at West Burton site is evolving. Visit https://lnkd.in/ervBgTgv, or request a brochure from [email protected]. Feedback on ‘Developing a vision for STEP at West Burton’ must be received by 31st July 2024. #STEPtoFusion l Midlands Engine l Nottinghamshire County Council l Lincolnshire County Council l Bassetlaw District Council l West Lindsey District Council
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Looking forward to experts from CSIS in discussions on energy security including the geopolitics of electricity which is increasingly important
Join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program on Tuesday, April 23 for the 2024 Energy Security and Geopolitics Conference. This year’s conference will feature keynotes from Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt and Chairman and CEO of PPC S.A. Georgios Stassis and panel discussions with Professor Amy Jaffe, Energy Aspects' Samer Mosis, Chief Sustainability Officer for GE Vernova Roger Martella, and more. Join to hear reflections from senior government leaders, members of the private sector, and think tank scholars on the last two years of policy developments in Europe related to energy security and how energy policy is informing and shaping geopolitical decisions. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ejz7WnUK
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Check out our latest investor briefing note on Advanced #Geothermal Systems and their impact on project feasibility. This quick read explains how permeability affects performance and how Earths Energy could potentially use these advanced systems to optimise it in established, drilled, and tested project areas. More 👉 https://lnkd.in/g675b3pU
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Mexico has banned geoengineering. Solar geoengineering and chemtrails are not the same. The government of Mexico has not outlawed so-called "chemtrails," which experts say do not exist. In January, the government announced a ban on solar geoengineering, citing both regulatory and environmental concerns. #geoengineering #climatechange #weather https://lnkd.in/eh7ZkT66
Fact check: Mexico is banning solar geoengineering, not 'chemtrails'
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Stan Barnes Barnes always gives such a dynamic perspective of the political landscape and how that is impacting energy policy in Arizona. Big impact on our economic development future in Arizona. Excellent perspective on the science of politics and how that dynamic can change our path forward in an instant. We need to pay attention. #renewableenergy #energypolicy #economicdevelopment Arizona Energy Consortium "AEC"
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