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Berkeley Lab Applies U.S. Tools and Technologies to Spur Low-Carbon Cities in China

By Guest PostNovember 16, 2012Environmentbenchmark, carbon dioxide, carbon emission, central government, China, china energy group, china today, chinese cities, chongqing, eco city, energy foundation, Environment, green, indicator, industrial activity, intensity, low carbon, low-carbon city, modern urbanites, nan zhou, ndrc, new energy city, province, reduce emission, renewable technology, san francisco, shanghai, urban environment

When eight cities and five provinces in China were asked by the central government to develop a plan to become “low carbon,” many had no idea what to do. Some planted trees. Others decided to build up a solar panel industry. One city even thought about building a lake to be more “green.” Local government leaders were at a loss as to how to reduce their carbon emissions.

In 2008, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiated a joint effort to address energy and environmental challenges facing urban centers in both countries. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s China Energy Group was tasked by DOE to identify and recommend best practices, tools and technologies. With nearly 25 years experience analyzing energy use in China, the China Energy Group has tailored a variety of resources to help local Chinese officials turn government mandates into practical how-to guides for understanding their energy usage and reducing their carbon dioxide emissions. (more…)

Berkeley Scientists at AAAS Highlight Challenges of Meeting State Energy Goals by 2050

By Guest PostMarch 2, 2011Environmentberkeley lab, biodiversity, biofuel crops, biofuels, biomass, california, carbon capture and sequestration, carbon sequestration technology, carbon storage, ebi, energy analyst, energy biosciences institute, greenhouse gas emissions, james mcmahon, jeffery greenblatt, load balancing triangle, low carbon, portraits of the california energy system in 2050, saline aquifers

California is showing the way for the rest of the nation in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, having set an ambitious goal to reduce these emissions to 80 percent below 1990 levels by the year 2050. Given that energy demand is projected to double by 2050, experts agree that the state will have to dramatically overhaul its energy systems to achieve its greenhouse gas emission goals.

At the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, some of the specific challenges and issue ahead were discussed in a session titled “Portraits of the California Energy System in 2050: Cutting Emissions by 80 Percent.” Contributing to this discussion were two scientists from Berkeley Lab and one from the Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI), in which Berkeley Lab is a partner. (more…)

IBM Develops South Korea’s First Renewable Energy Management System

By Guest PostNovember 4, 2010Technologygreen growth, low carbon, management system, renewable energy, smart grid market, south korea

POSCO ICT showcases New Smart Grid System at Jeju Smart Grid Demonstration Complex

SEOUL, South Korea, – 04 Nov 2010: IBM today announced its collaboration with POSCO ICT to develop South Korea’s first renewable energy management system for a smart grid. As part of South Korea’s national Smart Grid initiative to achieve the vision of “Low carbon, Green growth,” the intelligent renewable energy management system will be installed as a showcase at the Smart Grid Demonstration Complex located on Jeju Island. (more…)

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Berkeley Lab Applies U.S. Tools and Technologies to Spur Low-Carbon Cities in China

Berkeley Scientists at AAAS Highlight Challenges of Meeting State Energy Goals by 2050

IBM Develops South Korea’s First Renewable Energy Management System