On November 9, 2022, the Great Plains Institute (GPI) hosted a webinar, “Building a Sustainable Domestic Electric Vehicle Supply Chain.” The webinar brought experts together to critically examine and identify actions needed to mitigate supply chain issues in the US. Continue reading »
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New National Academies Report: Industry, Government Must Move on Carbon Utilization Now
December 1, 2022 in Carbon Management Author: Darren Goode
Industry and government must take steps now toward deploying systems that transform carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into useful products as part of a broader effort to enact a net-zero emissions economy, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Calculate Your Fuel Cost Savings from Switching to an Electric Vehicle
November 8, 2022 in Transportation & Fuels Authors: Emmy Curtiss, M. Moaz Uddin
How much money can US drivers expect to save on fuel by switching to an electric vehicle? We explored this question with Heather Brown on CBS News Minnesota, and now our new calculator helps consumers do the math.
The recent increased volatility in gas prices has left many US drivers looking for alternatives. People are driving less and looking for more efficient vehicles. As consumers increasingly consider electric vehicles, they want to know how to calculate the potential costs and savings.
Gas price volatility driving interest in electric vehicles
The average price per gallon of gas skyrocketed 146 percent to $4.75 in June of this year. That’s up from just $1.93 in April 2020, when the prices plummeted in the early months of the pandemic. Continue reading »
Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act’s Electric Vehicle Tax Credits
November 7, 2022 in Transportation & Fuels Author: M. Moaz Uddin
Electric vehicle tax credits expanded significantly with the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act. While the law expands the prior $7500 federal electric vehicle tax credits by lifting the 200,000-vehicle sales cap for manufacturers to be eligible, it also introduces new requirements for eligibility along with expanding the definition for clean vehicles. Now, vehicles fueled by fuel cell motors can also take advantage of the tax credit. The Inflation Reduction Act also introduces a tax credit for pre-owned electric vehicles. In this post, we highlight key eligibility requirements and share additional consumer resources. Continue reading »
Carbon Action Alliance Launches to Spur Carbon Reduction Efforts Nationwide
October 26, 2022 in Carbon Management, News & Press Author: Darren Goode
New network aims to translate federal and state carbon management and industrial decarbonization policies into local opportunity.
OCTOBER 26, 2022, NEW ORLEANS—The Great Plains Institute today launched the Carbon Action Alliance, a new initiative to align and grow a network of government, industry, labor, environmental, and community partners to work together toward a common goal of achieving economywide deployment of carbon management and industrial decarbonization technologies in the United States to achieve net-zero emissions by midcentury. Continue reading »
Advancing CO2 Transport Infrastructure through DOE’s CIFIA Program: A Q&A with Matt Kittell
October 14, 2022 in Carbon Management Authors: Bridget Callaghan, Ryan Kammer
While the spotlight on carbon management often falls on new capture technologies and storage facilities, a robust carbon dioxide (CO2) transport infrastructure is critical to achieving midcentury climate goals. An established CO2 transport infrastructure can help lower the financial risk of capture and storage projects and expand the number of opportunities for carbon management. Continue reading »
GPI to Host Webinar on Building a Sustainable Domestic Electric Vehicle Supply Chain
October 10, 2022 in Transportation & Fuels Author: Katelyn Bocklund
On November 9, 2022, the Great Plains Institute will host a webinar, Building a Sustainable Domestic Electric Vehicle Supply Chain, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. central time. COVID-19 supply-chain disruptions and domestic content provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act are spurring a re-thinking of electric vehicle supply chains and a renewed interest in domestic mining and mineral processing. The webinar will bring experts together to critically examine and identify actions needed to mitigate supply chain issues in the US. Continue reading »
A Road Map for Deploying Carbon Management and Hydrogen in Pennsylvania
October 4, 2022 in Carbon Management Authors: Emma Thomley, Ryan Kammer
Carbon management and hydrogen technologies can help Pennsylvania meet its climate goals and allow its industries to reduce emissions while continuing to provide local jobs. Deploying these technologies requires careful consideration and examination of the commonwealth’s existing infrastructure, resources, and legislation.
The Great Plains Institute (GPI) recently worked with Team Pennsylvania to develop Successful Deployment of Carbon Management and Hydrogen Economies in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a Road Map for Carbon Management and Hydrogen Development in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Continue reading »
Statement on Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework
September 19, 2022 in Communities, News & Press Author: Darren Goode
MINNEAPOLIS—The Great Plains Institute shared the following statement by President and CEO Rolf Nordstrom on the State of Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework, released on September 16, 2022:
“GPI is grateful for the leadership Minnesota is taking to make all our communities more resilient against the growing and immediate threat of climate change. We are proud to have had the opportunity to support the stakeholder engagement process that informed the development of the framework. We look forward to continuing to partner with Minnesota policy makers and tribal, business, nonprofit, and community leaders in pursuing its successful implementation in all corners of the state. This framework is as much about Minnesota’s economic and community health as it is about dramatically reducing emissions. Our long-term prosperity is at stake.” Continue reading »
Q&A: Blackout Risks Underscore Resilience & Reliability Investment Needs for US Power Grid
August 31, 2022 in Energy Systems, Renewable Energy Authors: Brian Ross, Jennifer Christensen, Matt Prorok
The US power grid faces a perfect storm—aging, underfunded infrastructure, extreme weather fueled by climate change, and a changing electricity generation portfolio. Experts warned earlier this year that huge regions of the US could have shortfalls in the power supply during times of high demand, which could lead to rolling blackouts. While blackouts haven’t occurred thus far, the system remains vulnerable to extreme weather events. Continue reading »
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