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  • Who Gets Watt? Institutional Analysis of Four Community Solar Programs in the U.S.

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    Ostapiej, Julia
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    Solar energy systems purchased in the United States have increased tenfold since 2010. As solar photovoltaics (PV) markets expand, solar energy becomes more affordable. In the last five years, the price of solar has decreased by 40 percent. Despite solar PV becoming more affordable and rising consumer demand, between 50...
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    , Political Science Dr. Vijay A. Satyal, Political Science Dr. Erika Allen Wolters, Public

  • Public Policy Barriers to Carbon Capture and Storage in California

    Creator:
    Andrews, Kathleen M.
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    Many industries in California are difficult to decarbonize, making carbon capture and storage (CCS) essential to reach net zero. California has committed to deliver an enormous 100 thousand tons per year of carbon storage by 2045. Despite much interest in carbon sequestration, there are currently no active geologic carbon capture...
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    Capstone Project
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    a first mover in developing carbon capture projects. The questions asked in this paper are: What

  • Greening a Red State: Understanding the Complexities of Environmental Policy in Florida

    Creator:
    Dearden, Grace
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    In some legislative bodies, the use of terms like climate change and global warming is frequently seen as taboo. In the United States, voters who identify as right-leaning have reported little concern about the environment or climate change. This lack of interest is mirrored by Republican legislators who often publicly...
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    Capstone Project
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    Greening a Red State: Understanding the Complexities of