Renewable energy - Revision history

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BruceThomas: added nuclear, intermittency, balancing and flexfuel

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added nuclear, intermittency, balancing and flexfuel

BruceThomas: link to Zero Emission Vehicles

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link to Zero Emission Vehicles

BruceThomas: legislation section

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legislation section

BruceThomas: /* PEVs and Solar Power */

2015-02-22T20:24:24Z

PEVs and Solar Power

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2015-02-22T19:58:46Z

PEVs and Solar Power

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2015-02-22T19:51:47Z

PEVs and Solar Power

BruceThomas: PEVs and Solar Power

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BruceThomas: /* PHEVs using renewable fuels */

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 Currently most of our electricity is generated from nuclear energy and from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. In the future we should transition to use of sustainable, renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, tidal and geothermal to generate clean, green, renewable [[electric fuel]] for our electric vehicles. The intermittency of sunlight and wind requires methods for [[electric grid balancing]] (i.e. ensuring that the electric supply always matches the electric demand) to help avoid electric power blackouts.
-PHEVs of the future should be manufactured with flexfuel engines to enable second generation [[Biofuel|renewable biofuel]] to be used as their primary or sole source of liquid fuel to help eliminate use of dirty fossil fuel in transportation.
+PHEVs of the future should be manufactured with flexfuel engines to enable second generation [[Biofuel|renewable biofuel]] to be used as their primary or sole source of liquid fuel. This would help eliminate use of dirty fossil fuels in transportation.
 == PHEVs using renewable fuels ==

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-Currently most of our electricity is generated from nuclear energy and from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. In the future we should transition to use of sustainable, renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, tidal and geothermal to generate clean, green, renewable [[electric fuel]] for our electric vehicles. The intermittency of sunlight and wind requires methods for [[electric grid balancing]] to ensure that the electric supply always matches the electric demand.
+Currently most of our electricity is generated from nuclear energy and from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. In the future we should transition to use of sustainable, renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, tidal and geothermal to generate clean, green, renewable [[electric fuel]] for our electric vehicles. The intermittency of sunlight and wind requires methods for [[electric grid balancing]] (i.e. ensuring that the electric supply always matches the electric demand) to help avoid electric power blackouts.
 PHEVs of the future should be manufactured with flexfuel engines to enable second generation [[Biofuel|renewable biofuel]] to be used as their primary or sole source of liquid fuel to help eliminate use of dirty fossil fuel in transportation.

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-Currently most of our electricity is generated from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. In the future we should transition to use of sustainable, renewable power sources such as wind, solar, hydro and geothermal to generate clean, green, renewable [[electric fuel]] for our electric vehicles. PHEVs should use [[Biofuel|renewable biofuel]] as their sole source of liquid fuel.
+Currently most of our electricity is generated from nuclear energy and from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. In the future we should transition to use of sustainable, renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, tidal and geothermal to generate clean, green, renewable [[electric fuel]] for our electric vehicles. The intermittency of sunlight and wind requires methods for [[electric grid balancing]] to ensure that the electric supply always matches the electric demand.
 == PHEVs using renewable fuels ==

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	* Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)		* Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
	* [[Low Carbon Fuel Standard]] (LCFS)		* [[Low Carbon Fuel Standard]] (LCFS)
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	* [http://www.rnp.org/index.php?q=node/1422 Policies plug into electric vehicle future \| Renewable Northwest Project] "Transportation is one of the leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon. Plug-in electric vehicles offer an exciting solution. They have no tailpipe emissions, making them cleaner to operate than any conventional vehicle. The shift toward electric vehicle adoption, though, is just the first step. Here in Oregon, we can encourage the development and use of technology that enables the charging of electric vehicles with 100 percent renewable energy, so they generally can be zero-emissions vehicles and not powered by an energy mix that includes dirty fossil fuels."		* [http://www.rnp.org/index.php?q=node/1422 Policies plug into electric vehicle future \| Renewable Northwest Project] "Transportation is one of the leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon. Plug-in electric vehicles offer an exciting solution. They have no tailpipe emissions, making them cleaner to operate than any conventional vehicle. The shift toward electric vehicle adoption, though, is just the first step. Here in Oregon, we can encourage the development and use of technology that enables the charging of electric vehicles with 100 percent renewable energy, so they generally can be zero-emissions vehicles and not powered by an energy mix that includes dirty fossil fuels."
	* [http://communiques.gouv.qc.ca/gouvqc/communiques/GPQE/Avril2011/07/c2361.html?slang=en Running on Green Power - ACTION PLAN FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - government of Québec] " 'As the world's fourth-largest producer of hydroelectricity, which is a green and renewable form of energy, Québec has a number of assets that will help stimulate the use of electric vehicles within its territory and make the shift towards a less oil-dependent economy,' said Minister Normandeau."		* [http://communiques.gouv.qc.ca/gouvqc/communiques/GPQE/Avril2011/07/c2361.html?slang=en Running on Green Power - ACTION PLAN FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - government of Québec] " 'As the world's fourth-largest producer of hydroelectricity, which is a green and renewable form of energy, Québec has a number of assets that will help stimulate the use of electric vehicles within its territory and make the shift towards a less oil-dependent economy,' said Minister Normandeau."
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		+	==Legislation==
		+	* Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
		+	* [[Low Carbon Fuel Standard]] (LCFS)

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 ==PEVs and Solar Power==
-Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on home & business rooftops and on parking lot structures are increasingly used for charging of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs, BEVs, PHEVs). This is known as the '''PV4EV strategy'''. During the initial payback time the solar panels reduce the monthly electricity costs to eventually repay the costs of installing the solar panels. After that time owners get many years of no-cost electricity for running their electric vehicles, homes and businesses.
+Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on home & business rooftops and on parking lot structures are increasingly used for charging of all plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs, BEVs, PHEVs). This is known as the '''PV4EV strategy'''. During the initial payback time the solar panels reduce the monthly electricity costs to eventually repay the costs of installing the solar panels. After that time owners get many years of no-cost electricity for running their electric vehicles, homes and businesses.
 * 2015.02.19 - [http://cleantechnica.com/2015/02/19/nrg-kaiser-marry-solar-health-interests/ NRG & Kaiser Marry Solar & Health Interests | CleanTechnica]

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	Fossil fuels and their CO2 greenhouse gas pollution problems could be completely eliminated from the transportation sector using PHEVs and renewable energy technologies that are available today. The electric vehicles we have today will become the low emissions vehicles we need when they are fueled exclusively with renewable electricity and renewable biofuel. (Biofuels absorb CO2 when they are produced to compensate for the CO2 that is released when they are burned.) Renewable fuels enable simple electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to become the [http://automobile.wikia.com/wiki/Andrew_A._Frank#PHEV_Vehicles_of_the_Future vehicles of the future] for a clean, green, sustainable society.		Fossil fuels and their CO2 greenhouse gas pollution problems could be completely eliminated from the transportation sector using PHEVs and renewable energy technologies that are available today. The electric vehicles we have today will become the low emissions vehicles we need when they are fueled exclusively with renewable electricity and renewable biofuel. (Biofuels absorb CO2 when they are produced to compensate for the CO2 that is released when they are burned.) Renewable fuels enable simple electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to become the [http://automobile.wikia.com/wiki/Andrew_A._Frank#PHEV_Vehicles_of_the_Future vehicles of the future] for a clean, green, sustainable society.
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		+	==PEVs and Solar Power==
		+	Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on home & business rooftops and on parking lot structures are increasingly used for charging of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs, BEVs, PHEVs). This is known as the PV4EV strategy. During the initial payback time the solar panels reduce the monthly electricity costs to eventually repay the costs of installing the solar panels. After that time owners get many years of no-cost electricity for running their electric vehicles, homes and businesses.
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		+	* 2015.02.19 - [http://cleantechnica.com/2015/02/19/nrg-kaiser-marry-solar-health-interests/ NRG & Kaiser Marry Solar & Health Interests \| CleanTechnica]
		+	* 2014.12.24 - [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/12/24/how-solar-power-and-electric-cars-could-make-suburban-living-awesome-again/ Solar power and electric cars make suburban living awesome - Washington Post wonkblog]
		+	* 2014.12.23 - [http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/living-the-ev-pv-dream Living the EV/PV Dream: How I Chose to Pair My Solar System With an Electric Car : Greentech Media]
		+	* 2014.12.11 - [http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/11/aussie-solar-pioneer-test-combo-tesla-ev-pv-storage/ Aussie Solar Pioneer To Test Combo Of Tesla EV + PV + Storage - cleantechnica]
		+	* 2014.11.20 - [http://pvsolarreport.com/ev-owners-go-solar-donate-to-sierra-club/ EV Owners Going Solar Save Money While Donating to Sierra Club \| PV Solar Report]
		+	* 2014.07.14 - [http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/this-is-why-it-makes-sense-to-pair-solar-with-electric-vehicles This Is Why It Makes Sense to Pair Solar With Electric Vehicles : Greentech Media]
		+	* 2012.06.28 - [http://theenergycollective.com/chipgaul/88254/complexities-and-payoffs-using-rooftop-solar-panels-power-your-electric-vehicle Why Use Rooftop Solar Panels to Power Your Electric Vehicle? \| The Energy Collective]

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 == PHEVs using renewable fuels ==
 [[Image:PHEV_90-10_infographic.jpg|right|PHEVs fueled with renewable electricity and renewable biofuel.]]
-Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) enable travel to be done using only renewable fuel sources (i.e. no need for fossil fuels). In the future our PHEVs should get most of their fuel (e.g. 90%) as electricity exclusively from renewable sources such as solar, wind, water and geothermal. Simple electric vehicles for short distance travel get 100% of their fuel from electricity. The electric grid infrastructure that is already available throughout society just needs to be extended out to recharge the electric vehicles wherever they are parked (i.e. [[EV Charging at the Workplace|charging at work]], [[EV Charging at Home|charging at home]], [[EV Charging at Public Parking|charging at public parking]]).
+Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) enable travel to be done using only renewable fuel sources (i.e. no need for fossil fuels). In the future our PHEVs should get most of their fuel (e.g. 90%) as [[electric fuel]] exclusively from renewable sources such as solar, wind, water and geothermal. Simple electric vehicles for short distance travel get 100% of their fuel from electricity. The electric grid infrastructure that is already available throughout society just needs to be extended out to recharge the electric vehicles wherever they are parked (i.e. [[EV Charging at the Workplace|charging at work]], [[EV Charging at Home|charging at home]], [[EV Charging at Public Parking|charging at public parking]]).
 Whenever the dual fuel PHEVs need to travel beyond the capacity of their batteries and the [[Infrastructure for EV Battery Charging|recharging infrastructure]], then they can be fueled (e.g. 10%) with renewable liquid [[Biofuel|biofuels]] made from crop residues, algae, etc. We cannot produce enough biofuel for all of our vehicle travel needs, but when all short distance vehicle travel is fueled with electricity, then long-distance travel by PHEVs could easily be fueled with biofuel. In the US and many other countries the gasoline supply already contains 10% biofuel, so all we need to do is eliminate the gasoline and use our existing liquid fuel infrastructure to supply pure liquid biofuel for PHEVs whenever they need to travel long distances.