H2Tech H2 Mobility, Transportation and Infrastructure Beyond ammonia: Rethinking the role for ammonia within a vibrant H2 economy—Part 1 As the world increasingly seeks sustainable and efficient energy solutions, there is a general consensus that hydrogen (H2) will play a significant role. This makes the question of how this product is best transported not just … Continue Reading
Perspectives: War of the Currents
From transmission lines to “Freedom Fuel” BY RINALDO S. BRUTOCO …
Academy response to those agitating to keep Diablo Canyon running for decades: It’s a bad idea!
A 2021 report out of Stanford and MIT argues that in order for California to…
A win in Santa Barbara: Goodbye natural gas
All electric new building construction is now the future of Santa Barbara! We are excited…
“Attempts to Commercialize Microgrids Fall Short in California”
Insight from Academy Associate, Benjamin Schwartz We are pleased to share a piece from an…
Designing the 21st Century Electric Grid
One area that the World Business Academy Staff and Fellows have devoted a tremendous amount…
Advanced Community Energy (ACE): A Winning Hand for Local Energy Development
The increasing prevalence of wildfires (often sparked by utility wires) and other extreme weather events…
PSPS Outages Expected in Santa Barbara This Week (including Montecito)
Southern California Edison (SCE) has recently announced that a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is…
The Resource Adequacy Hurdle to 100% Renewable Energy
By Robert Perry, Director of Research Over the years, I’ve written about Santa Barbara County’s…