Sustaining Progress – February 2025 – [Energy & Sustainability Network Community Manager Digest]

​​​​Thank you for checking out the Energy & Sustainability Network Community Manager digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of sustainability, climate and emissions, electric vehicles, and the green side of the utility sector. The articles referred to in this piece are just a small smattering of the content posted on Energy Central, so make sure to check the rest of the site.

Get to Know Your Community Members – This Month’s Member Spotlight

​Spotlight: Paul Meier

What sets Energy Central apart from other online industry outlets is the true community-level feel. To highlight that aspect, this spot each month will feature a quick profile of one of your fellow Community Members for you to get to know and inspire you to reach out to them: leave a comment on their recent Energy Central content, follow their profile, and build a new connection in the industry!

Name and Title: Paul Meier, Clean Energy Consultant

Topics of Focus: The changing energy mix

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Top Content This Month

Nanotechnology in EV Batteries: Paving the Way for Sustainable Energy by Sergej Marojevic

Nanotechnology is revolutionizing EV batteries, enhancing efficiency, lifespan, and sustainability. This article explores how advanced materials at the nanoscale are paving the way for a cleaner energy future.

“As the global community intensifies efforts to combat climate change, the push for electric vehicles (EVs) as a sustainable alternative to traditional automobiles has gained unprecedented momentum. Central to this transformation is the development of advanced battery technologies capable of delivering greater efficiency, safety, and sustainability.”

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California wildfires 2025: a wake-up call for climate action and innovation by Jane Maher

As California faces another devastating wildfire season, the urgency for climate action and innovative solutions has never been clearer. From grid resilience to wildfire prevention technologies, explore how policymakers and industries are responding to this growing crisis.

“The Los Angeles wildfires underscore the intensifying impacts of climate change, highlighting how global warming exacerbates extreme weather events and their cascading effects.”

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Green Hydrogen pathway to sustainable energy transition by Jayant Sinha

Green hydrogen is emerging as a key player in the global energy transition, but what will it take to scale production and make it a viable solution? This article explores the technological advancements, policy support, and market challenges shaping the future of this clean energy source.

“This presentation, delivered in the Institution of Engineers (India) seminar in Nov 2024, discusses innovative use cases of Green Hydrogen in utility and industrial applications.”

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Recent Q&A in the Community

Q: When evaluating near- and medium-term gas prices, do data center developers have a price ceiling ($/MMBtu) or do they just need the power now?

Read submitted answers and or add your own!

Q: How can we expect the Department of Energy under the Trump Administration to view carbon capture and storage (CCS) for power plants and how does it differ from under the Biden Administration?

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Q: How do you anticipate the IRA freeze from the Trump Administration will impact the success of clean energy projects like the Hydrogen Hubs, and potentially, the renewable energy industry as a whole?

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Relevant Recent Episodes of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast

The future of federal energy funding

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