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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

•Oʻahu is evaluating Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC) / district cooling as a 'targeted efficiency' measure, integrated into a strategic 'fully electrified energy system' framework.
•This initiative aims to significantly reduce electricity demand for cooling, particularly for large commercial and industrial loads, potentially impacting peak demand and energy costs across the island.
•The project is part of a broader policy-driven effort for Oʻahu's energy future, focused on decarbonization and efficiency, excluding military, aviation, and maritime bunkering energy consumption.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

•Gen Z consumers in the US are showing increased interest in Chinese Electric Vehicles (EVs), primarily driven by their affordability.
•Neighboring countries, such as Canada, are actively pursuing trade deals to facilitate the import of these more affordable Chinese EVs, with Canadian PM Mark Carney agreeing to admit a 'small number' during a recent visit to Beijing.
•The potential for widespread adoption of affordable EVs suggests an accelerated increase in electricity demand across North America, impacting grid stability and capacity requirements.

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