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COVID-19 Clears the Air

Carbon emissions expected to plummet in 2020
Carbon emissions expected to plummet in 2020 The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a forecast projecting that U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2)… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/covid-19-clears-air/

Will Clearer Skies Lead to a Cleaner Future?

COVID-19 could accelerate air-quality initiatives, including low-carbon fuel adoption
COVID-19 could accelerate air-quality initiatives, including low-carbon fuel adoption In these unsettling times, we could all use a glimmer of good news. With economies shut down… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/will-clearer-skies-lead-cleaner-future/

NBB Releases Data on Bioheat’s Positive Effects on Emissions

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) recently compiled information on the air quality benefits derived from blending biodiesel with heating oil.
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) recently compiled information on the air quality benefits derived from blending biodiesel with heating oil. Commonly referred to as Bioheat®,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nbb-releases-data-bioheats-positive-effects-emissions/

Study Indicates Carbon Benefits of Biodiesel Are Increasing

Biomass-based fuels present a tremendous opportunity to transition toward a more sustainable mix of renewable energy. This was a key theme of an alternative fuels workshop hosted recently by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in Macon, GA. The workshop e…
Biomass-based fuels present a tremendous opportunity to transition toward a more sustainable mix of renewable energy. This was a key theme of an alternative fuels workshop hosted… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/study-indicates-carbon-benefits-biodiesel-are-increasing/

Should We Promote Heat Pumps?

Heat pumps are going through a period of innovation including more widespread availability of ductless, cold climate and gas-fired heat pumps and higher minimum efficiency standards.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is adapted from a May 4, 2016 blog post by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy and is reprinted with permission. Heat pumps are… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/should-we-promote-heat-pumps/