CEPM

Center for Energy Policy and Management at

Washington & Jefferson College

Energy Updates

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Distributed Energy Resources Can Provide Benefits for Grid

Distributed energy resources (DERs) have the potential to produce new opportunities and benefits for the U.S. electrical grid, but still...

Sep 17

Returning Carbon to the Soil: Biochar and CCUS

Scientists and policymakers continue to explore tools and strategies to reduce global carbon emissions. One promising approach that has...

Jul 25

Study: Wind Projects Have No Long-Term Effect on Property Values

As the use of wind energy and other renewables continues to increase, a December 2023 study indicates that there is no long-term negative...

Jun 26

EV Tax Credit Has Saved Buyers $1 Billion in 2024

Buyers of electric vehicles have saved more than $1 billion this year using an upfront tax credit discount contained in the federal...

Jun 5

Renewables, Natural Gas Use Will Meet Summer Electric Demand

When the temperatures rise and the air conditioning is cranked up, the increased energy demand will be met largely will electricity...

Apr 10

U.S. Sets Another Record for Clean Energy Additions

The U.S. had a “landmark year” for clean energy in 2023, with more capacity installed than in any previous year. The American Clean Power...

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