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The US has enough renewable energy stuck in the permitting process to fully replace every single gas and coal facility on the current power grid. But the interconnection process, a convoluted analysis of impact, costs, siting and permitting requirements, has become a chokepoint for getting new renewable projects built. Only a percentage of those projects being developed are likely to ever come to completion.

In this episode, Paul discusses some of the reasons as to why the interconnection queue has swelled to more than 2 Terrawatts of proposed capacity - and what we can do about that.

For further research:

"FERC approves PJM’s ‘first-ready, first-served’ interconnection reform plan, steps to clear backlog" - Utility Dive

"Explainer on the Interconnection Final Rule" - FERC

"Why the energy transition broke the U.S. interconnection system" - Utility Dive

"Queued Up: 2024 Edition - Characteristics of Power Plants Seeking Transmission Interconnection As of the End of 2023" - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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In this episode, Paul discusses why the up-front emissions of new products and new construction can be so important in climate activity. These locked-in, embedded emissions could account for up to a quarter of the globe's total carbon - and over 50% of the carbon for construction and buildings.

For further research:

"What is Embodied Carbon?" - Carbon Cure

"What Is Embodied Carbon And Why Does It Matter? - Carbon Herald

"Reducing embodied carbon in new construction" - McKinsey

"Embodied Carbon 101" - Carbon Leadership Forum

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It seems that every day we see another media article about the growth (or demise) of climate action. So - what's really going on? In this episode, Paul provides some perspective and critical analysis of recent media headlines in order to fully understand both the good (and the bad) in today's climate action.

For further reference:

"How EVs became such a massive disappointment" - CNN

"AAA survey confirms the trend: More buyers worry about EVs, favor hybrids" - AAA

"EV Sales Are in a Slump — Why Aren’t More Car Buyers Going Electric?" - Money

CEBA Deal Tracker - Clean Energy Buyers Association

"Amazon Says It Reached a Climate Goal Seven Years Early" - NY Times

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