An assessment ranks the feasibility of converting 245 operational coal power plants in the U.S. into advanced nuclear reactors, providing valuable insights for policymakers and utilities to meet decarbonization goals, according to a new study by University of Michigan researchers.

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Climate change will cut hydropower output by up to 23% in the Western Interconnection Grid. The grid will require an additional 139 GW of new capacity—three times California's peak demand—to offset such decrease at the cost of $150 billion.

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Electricity prices across Europe to stabilise if 2030 targets for renewable energy are met. Wholesale prices of electricity could fall by over a quarter on average across all countries in the study by decade’s end if they stick to current national renewables targets.

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**Incumbent energy providers in the US stand to lose massively by allowing the integration of renewable energy into the power grid, creating strong incentives to block new transmission lines. The top four firms in two energy markets would have lost $1.3 billion in 2022 had the market been integrated. ⚡️🌍💰**

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Fossil fuel companies say they support the energy transition. New numbers suggest otherwise. Overall, fossil fuel producers own only 1.42 percent of global renewable energy projects 🌍, and those projects are responsible for a measly 0.1 percent of their total energy production ⚡.

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Many so-called low-carbon projects promoted by major oil and gas companies—including hydrogen, biofuels, carbon capture and storage, and carbon offsetting—operate as false solutions that not only fail to effectively reduce emissions, but also prolong the lifespan of fossil fuel infrastructures. 🌍💨⚠️💡

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✅ The EU has sufficient advanced raw materials to produce "Carbon Neutral Fuels" (CNF) for relevant quantities, even without imports, considering requirements from industry, aviation, and shipping.

✅ By 2030, renewable alternatives could meet 38-55% of EU road transport fuel demand, increasing to 44-67% by 2035. This potential rises to 107% by 2040 using only EU-based raw materials.

✅ Renewable fuels (CNF) are a viable and scalable option for petroleum-free road transport in the EU, aiming for 100% substitution of fossil fuels. While initial imports may be needed, EU-based raw materials can meet full demand by 2040.

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