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Important notice
On April 1, American Energy Society will launch its new, improved, and significantly upgraded website.
Our new platform will ensure that you receive the best possible support and experience.
Due to this upgrade, the current website will be updated less frequently.
In the meantime, please don't hesitate to JOIN the Society - indeed, new membership levels and fees will be installed when the new website is launched. So take advantage of the low fees (free and $17/year) right now!
Thank you for your patience while we make these important changes.
On April 1, American Energy Society will launch its new, improved, and significantly upgraded website.
Our new platform will ensure that you receive the best possible support and experience.
Due to this upgrade, the current website will be updated less frequently.
In the meantime, please don't hesitate to JOIN the Society - indeed, new membership levels and fees will be installed when the new website is launched. So take advantage of the low fees (free and $17/year) right now!
Thank you for your patience while we make these important changes.
The energy Grab Bag
The energy news you need to know ... because energy always matters.
China's voracious appetite for coal.
Over the last two years, China has added 43 gigawatts of coal-generated capacity, or about the same amount of power consumed by Germany every year. Also, China consumes as much as the rest of the world combined.
Over the last two years, China has added 43 gigawatts of coal-generated capacity, or about the same amount of power consumed by Germany every year. Also, China consumes as much as the rest of the world combined.
Iceland uses more energy mining Bitcoin than powering homes
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Bitcoins are mined by computers. Some of those computers are server farms in locations that have access to low cost electricity. For instance, Iceland’s cheap water power has made it a bitcoin miners’ paradise – so much so that Iceland uses more electricity to mine bitcoins than to power its homes.
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Coronavirus and emissions
The devastating toll on human life should not be ignored; however, the measures to contain coronavirus have lowered China's CO2 emissions by 25%:
The devastating toll on human life should not be ignored; however, the measures to contain coronavirus have lowered China's CO2 emissions by 25%:
- Coal use at power stations at a four-year low.
- Oil refinery operating rates at the lowest level since 2015.
- Output of key steel product lines at the lowest level for five years.
- Levels of NO2 air pollution over China down 36%.
- Domestic flights are down up to 70% compared to last month.
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New issue of Energy Today,
Waste Not! The Circular Economy In case you missed it: Energy Matters.
The energy news you needed to know last week. |
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THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
The official e-magazine of the Society
Scope & Aims: A commitment to independence and integrity, the delivery of high quality content, and a writing style that conveys significance in an engaging way.
Members receive a subscription; Visitors can access the e-magazine. |
Members of AES receive:
- Subscription to Energy Today - Subscription to Energy Matters - Expert Link permission granted - Access to Course Hunter for energy - Special event invitations and discounts - and much more.... 
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The official e-newsletter of the Society
Scope & Aims: Trusted sound-bite summaries of the energy news you need to know right now (... with an emphasis on providing access to primary sources!) Be sure to look at the award winning issue, "The Year In Energy."
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An expert match-making service - Talent search and acquisition - Expert testimony - Technical questions ... Need help? AES has members who can answer any question, solve any problem, or advice for any challenge. All searches are anonymous, ENS compliant, and obligation free.
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Online Professional Development A comprehensive Course Directory of online professional development courses and programs in energy. Listings from over two thousand institutions in the U.S. and abroad are available.
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The AES Event Series The Society hosts small events designed to strengthen regional energy clusters. These events are attended by state and local leaders who know the details of ongoing initiatives and how to leverage them, how to capitalize on the intersections between businesses, universities, and government, and who have in-depth knowledge of their own regional competitive advantages.
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INTRODUCING THE AMERICAN ENERGY SOCIETY'S PARTNER-SPONSORS:
INTRODUCING THE AMERICAN ENERGY SOCIETY'S PARTNER-SPONSORS:
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